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A friend sent me a couple of broken bracelets that needed two non removable links removing 
The non-removable pins had broke in the middle of the link.
This was the process:
Job done and another bracelet saved






The non-removable pins had broke in the middle of the link.
This was the process:
- Set the bracelet up true in the machine vice on my micro mill (ideal for the small stuff).
- Spot mark the link with a center drill were the non removable pin is/was.
- Start the hole with a solid carbide slot drill.
- Drill through with a HSS drill.
- Ultrasonic clean.
Job done and another bracelet saved





