What to do with Rings that you've found that are Bent?

ivanq · Feb 9, 2006

I have a few silver rings that the lawnmowers have hit. Do you scrap them, take them to a jewler, repair yourself? I would really like to fix them myself but not sure where to begin. Suggestions maybe?

~Alan~ · Feb 9, 2006

I have seen magazine articles where people show how they have straightened rings out (not literally) :grin:

The process usually involves applying heat to soften the gold, but not too much !
I imagine it would depend on the value of the ring, and if it had settings.

Cfmct · Feb 9, 2006

If they were gold I would try and fix them but silver goes in the strap jar... I do straighten out the gold rings with a tool similar to this:

http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/page/NJS/PROD/ETRST720

leslie(nova scotia) · Feb 11, 2006

a cheap idea I use

From the land of the Bluenose...Stevie O in Tuscun showed me this one...use an old pool cue and a rubber mallet..works but be gentle! Happy hunting! 8)

scott.f · Feb 11, 2006

i straighten all the bent ones of any kind using a ring mandrel and a rawhide leatherworking mallet. Just tap gently and try not to work it down the mandrel too much or you will split it.

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