Product description

• Specification

  The honey bee duo shot plate designs measure approximately:
  Width:  9.6mm
  Height:  9mm
  Depth:  1.1mm

  This duo shot plate is manufactured from mild steel and measures approximately 20mm thick and 50mm in diameter. Made in England, UK.

• Instructions

  Can I use this tool with a hammer and a punch?

  Yes - When using a hammer and punch, it's crucial to work over a solid and rigid surface such as a stump, anvil or a concrete floor. Without a solid surface, no amount of hammering will produce good results! The size of your hammer plays a big part too - a 4lb lump hammer is ideal. Always use a punch when hammering your metal. Be careful to avoid striking the hammer directly on the die or shot plate.

  Can I use this tool with a hydraulic press?

  Yes, all Gemina impression dies and shot plates can be used in a press. Ensure your metal is annealed regularly before you begin. Small designs such as these require careful, gentle pressing. There is no need to use the same amount of force as a larger design.

  Can I use this tool with the YQK-70 hydraulic crimping tool?

  Yes, this plate can be used in the YQK-70 along with our hardened anvil.

  How much silver do I use with this design?

  You can use approximately 1.5g of silver to achieve a solid impression. Flatten your ingot until it covers most of the design. If using sheet, cut sufficient material to cover the design.

  What shape of silver can I use?

  Small flat ingot:

  Forge your metal into a shape that covers most of the design. Press (or hammer) the metal into the die until you have an outline of the design. Trim, anneal and repeat until you have a full depth impression.

  Flat sheet:

  Cut sheet to size so that it covers the design. Press (or hammer) until you have an outline of the design. Trim, anneal and repeat until you have a full depth impression. Remember to use sheet that is thicker than the impression depth of the die. Alternatively, you can use thinner sheet with urethane (or a soft metal pusher) to create a hollow impression.

  Removing your impression from the die

  Occasionally, some dies can 'hold on' to your metal. This is more common when using a press compared to hammering. Ensure the dies are clean before use. If you wish, you can apply a very small amount of oil into the die before forming as this can help removal. Excess metal will create a flange around the design that will aid in removal after hammering or pressing. Carefully use a thin bladed knife under the excess metal to lift the impression out of the die.

  Some additional information can be found here shot plate and impression die tips.

• Additional Information

  Take a look at our other animals and insects shot plates and impression dies.

  If you have a solid and rigid work surface, you could use our Punch (Force) tool with a 2-4lb lump hammer.	Or if you need a pusher for your press, you can buy one from our range of press tools.

• Processing Times & Shipping

  PROCESSING TIMES

  All purchases are made to order and will take 4-5 working days to dispatch. You will receive a dispatch notification via email with your tracking number. All hardened items will take an extra 3-5 working days for the heat treatment process. These times may increase during promotions, sales and holiday periods.

  UK DELIVERY

  UK delivery is free on orders over £30. A delivery charge of £6 applies to orders under £30.

  INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

  Free International Shipping on orders over £125GBP. Orders under £125GBP have flat rate shipping charge of £10-25 (depending on country) for all items in basket. We use UPS/DPD for all international deliveries. The buyer is solely responsible for understanding and complying with the import requirements of the destination country and any duty, VAT, taxes, or clearance charges that may be applicable outside of the UK.

  If you need to have your parcel delivered to a PO Box. Please contact us first.

  For more delivery information, please see our delivery policy.