DIGGER27
In Memory Of
So I got a set of old family rings that are thick and wide, 14K, you know, like from the 30's or 40's.
Just plain bands, but about 10 grams on the man's and 8 grams on the woman's.
I am also getting hitched next week and me and the little woman decided to use these in the ceremony.
When we get back, we are going to take them to a jeweler and either have them etched with a modern design or just rework them completely.
For now, they will do.
The problem is, mine fits fine, but hers is about a 1/2 size too small.
I called up a local jeweler and they want $45 to enlarge it.
I thought that was crazy because I know there are machines like this tyhat stretch and reduce these things quickly and easily.
I assume most jewelers have these, they are only about $150-$250 for decent looking ones on the net.
Then I called a local Bromberg's Jewelery store and asked them.
they would not give me a price till I insisted they give me a range, at least.
$75-$140!
I asked for their hours, they told me, I hung up and told the fiance we are never going there for anything...ever!
The heck with all this...I got on line, went to Amazon, found a bunch of cheap ring mandrals and a bunch of expensive ones and settled on this...
I just got it and I love it!
It appears I got the wrong one, the picture was different...I think I was upgraded, thanks Amazon!
Heavy steel, knurled handle, solid and seems very high quality.
I am going to have and use this for a long, long time.
I need one of these anyway for some crushed and bent rings I found that I might keep, and to straighten out any future rings I find.
Bragging to you guys is much more satisfying when the pics I post have a nice, round ring in it instead of a bent or crushed one.
I already straightened out another bent gold ring I dug, and later I will work on the wedding band.
I don't have a leather hammer, but I have a hard plastic one for now and it seems to work pretty good.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present, the newest addition to my family of metal detecting tools and accessories...
Mabel the Mandral!
Just plain bands, but about 10 grams on the man's and 8 grams on the woman's.
I am also getting hitched next week and me and the little woman decided to use these in the ceremony.
When we get back, we are going to take them to a jeweler and either have them etched with a modern design or just rework them completely.
For now, they will do.
The problem is, mine fits fine, but hers is about a 1/2 size too small.
I called up a local jeweler and they want $45 to enlarge it.
I thought that was crazy because I know there are machines like this tyhat stretch and reduce these things quickly and easily.
I assume most jewelers have these, they are only about $150-$250 for decent looking ones on the net.
Then I called a local Bromberg's Jewelery store and asked them.
they would not give me a price till I insisted they give me a range, at least.
$75-$140!
I asked for their hours, they told me, I hung up and told the fiance we are never going there for anything...ever!
The heck with all this...I got on line, went to Amazon, found a bunch of cheap ring mandrals and a bunch of expensive ones and settled on this...
I just got it and I love it!
It appears I got the wrong one, the picture was different...I think I was upgraded, thanks Amazon!
Heavy steel, knurled handle, solid and seems very high quality.
I am going to have and use this for a long, long time.
I need one of these anyway for some crushed and bent rings I found that I might keep, and to straighten out any future rings I find.
Bragging to you guys is much more satisfying when the pics I post have a nice, round ring in it instead of a bent or crushed one.
I already straightened out another bent gold ring I dug, and later I will work on the wedding band.
I don't have a leather hammer, but I have a hard plastic one for now and it seems to work pretty good.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present, the newest addition to my family of metal detecting tools and accessories...
Mabel the Mandral!
