Metal Ring

by joshuao in Workshop > Metalworking

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Metal Ring

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This plain but fashionable ring is easy to make. It can be made in less than 1 hour. Here's how to make it.

Supplies

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You will need a hacksaw, file, 2 pliers, and a piece of metal pipe. Optional: vice

Filing

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It is easiest to do this first, but it can also be done after the cutting too. Clamp the pipe in the vice and file the end until it shines.

Cutting

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Cut the filed end off to your desired length. This will be the length, or height of your ring.

More Filing

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Clamp the ring in the vice. Not hard, for you will bend it, but firm enlighten to hold it in place. Take a circular file and file the inside smooth.

More Cutting

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Clamp ring in vice again. This time put it in on its side like in the picture. It the ring like in the picture. Then open it with two pliers

Yet More Filing!

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Use the triangular file to file down the sharp edges.

Finishing Touches

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Size the ring by either adjusting it with pliers to match your other rings or just kinda guessing and trying it on.

Sport It!

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Now you're done! Wear it around.