No secret. They are conchos I purchased at a Tandy Leather store. Figuring out how to make them work took some McGyvering but I think I'm onto something that will work. Oh, would you like to know how I do it? I'll try to explain.
I turn the barrel and finish it. Once the clip is on there is no mor finishg. Once the barrel is turned and finished, I tape it to the mandrel with a little of the finial end exposed beyond the mandrel. I use some small tools and turn a shallow counterbore to recess the clip ring (this is the tricky part. I just found out there is tool machinists use called a piloted counterbore that has a short pilot and will cut a counterbore to recess the clip into. I'll be getting one as soon as I find where to get one and exactly what I need. They come in various sizes.) Once the pocket for tht clip is correct, I use the drimmel to cut a slot for the clip to settel into. I glue in a short piece of 1/4" dowell, maybe 1/2" long and glue it flush to the bottom of the clip recess. The concho has a pip on it that slides into a rivit back. I drill a hole in the center of the dowell the size of the rivit pip and use epoxy to glue it all together with a small clamp holding the parts until cured.
The conchos come in various sizes and there may be some that will work on some of the other kits. They have different designs also. Turquiose is next. You know, it is really difficult to explain what is done and get the info out using only words. I hope my explaination makes some kind of sense.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Originally posted by woodscavenger
<br />Nicely done. What's the secret?
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