Hi Larry,

Thank you for your input.

I plan on cutting out the pattern and then bending it around with round nose pliers and half-round pliers. Once
aligned I'd solder it and then use a round punch on both ends to make sure it is properly round.

I think you're right about using one of the unwraps to create a template for cutting the silver sheet, I'm just not
sure if it should be the outer or inner? I feel if I use the inner unwarp, it might to too small?

Not sure though but I'll probably give it a go in brass first.

Many thanks Larry!
gunter