MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 19, 2011 hardly an expert here, just havin fun. i used a gel type of super glue, i didnt use the hypo cement for crystals. i have it, but it always bubbles and gets "stringy" if that makes sense. i'll get her fixed tonight. just a pain the ass and pissed me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted May 19, 2011 There's your problem mate. Superglue (cyanoacrylate) even the gel type shrinks and deforms as it dries. You want clear jewellers epoxy mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 20, 2011 There's your problem mate. Superglue (cyanoacrylate) even the gel type shrinks and deforms as it dries. You want clear jewellers epoxy mate. +1 Everything that Ska said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 22, 2011 As I have found today yer correct. Let me finish this pearl and show ya the pix B) Thanks guys!!!! I love hearing from the masters of the craft!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted May 23, 2011 That looks way better than the first attempt mike. Does your cam have a delayed-action shutter release? Try to use it, the pics still look blurred.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 23, 2011 That looks way better than the first attempt mike.Does your cam have a delayed-action shutter release? Try to use it, the pics still look blurred.... Nah, iPhone only bro. And yer right they are blurred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Now it looks respectable, and for a 21j under 100 Bux, this is a fine piece!!! Looks much better IMO, not a million times, but dam close!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok, well everything went bad!!! As I clicked the bezel back on, the ENTIRE pearl time warped, lost, gone!!!! I am freaking the fuck out!!!! The good thing, is my buddy down the street has a jewelry shop and will get me tip top, but fuck me, how the hell did a pearl fly out while pressing on a bezel? I had the die over the exact bezel (less the polished arrows parts) and it fucking rocketed off into another atmosphere!!!! This is an inexpensive 21j SA, and frankly has taken more time then it's worth, and I am fucking furious!!! I am not even sure what I did wrong as the die was over Lmost the entire pearl, so how did it come out ?????????? aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SevenSevenFifty 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Ok, well everything went bad!!! As I clicked the bezel back on, the ENTIRE pearl time warped, lost, gone!!!! I am freaking the fuck out!!!! The good thing, is my buddy down the street has a jewelry shop and will get me tip top, but fuck me, how the hell did a pearl fly out while pressing on a bezel? I had the die over the exact bezel (less the polished arrows parts) and it fucking rocketed off into another atmosphere!!!! This is an inexpensive 21j SA, and frankly has taken more time then it's worth, and I am fucking furious!!! I am not even sure what I did wrong as the die was over Lmost the entire pearl, so how did it come out ?????????? aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! That's okay Mike, take longer time if needed . PS I thought it was quartz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Ok, well everything went bad!!! As I clicked the bezel back on, the ENTIRE pearl time warped, lost, gone!!!! I am freaking the fuck out!!!! The good thing, is my buddy down the street has a jewelry shop and will get me tip top, but fuck me, how the hell did a pearl fly out while pressing on a bezel? I had the die over the exact bezel (less the polished arrows parts) and it fucking rocketed off into another atmosphere!!!! This is an inexpensive 21j SA, and frankly has taken more time then it's worth, and I am fucking furious!!! I am not even sure what I did wrong as the die was over Lmost the entire pearl, so how did it come out ?????????? aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! That's okay Mike, take longer time if needed . PS I thought it was quartz? thanks for understanding, i was absolutely shocked. it was in, perfect, and when i licked the bezel on it literally launched into flight. i was speachless for like 2 min and my GF was like, "wtf, what just happened" also, it is a quartz, look at the time i posted that, it was wicked late and i was SOOO tired (worked 11 hr day that day) so, i'll have her tip top soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 27, 2011 did you use that Vigors jewellery epoxy ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimosoft 0 Posted May 27, 2011 That's simply great As some other over here, I LOVE BLUE LUME as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted May 27, 2011 did you use that Vigors jewellery epoxy ? Directly from my local jeweler YES!!!!!! :shoots self in face: :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 27, 2011 this one ? did you mix it the two liquids to 1 : 1 and add lume powder to it ? It is really strange, when I done mine, it is impossible to get it out, only with drilling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaOverlord 0 Posted February 22, 2014 i did this this afternoon, dial, hands, pearl. its not an expensive watch, but it certainly looks great. pix for SevenSevenFifty.......... was this the premixed lume stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted February 22, 2014 You will not be getting an answer to that question. Mr. McNair is no longer operating on this forum. His workshop is closed. We believe that he becomes eligible for parole in 2086, so you may need to be patient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
