A SET OF 4 JEWELRY MAKING TOOLS
- Ring Mandrel made of steel graduated with a size range of 1-15 size, the graduations are marked by 1/4 size marks. The mandrel has an overall length of 12” with a knurled handle for firmer grip, surface of the work area is smooth with clear markings. Mandrel can be used to measure ring size, reshape the rings with use of a mallet. JETS # 1302-02020
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- Wide Band Finger Size Gauge for measuring ring sizes, is a metal finger gauge made of metal ring bands plastic with 29 different size rings all are held on a metal ring. Finger ring gauge has a range of sizes from 1 to 15 US Standard Sizes graduates in 1/2 size increments. The wide bands give a more accurate size reading of the finger size. JETS # 0709-145
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- Rathburn Ring Stretcher, enlarger is a basic tool and the simplest way to enlarge jewelry rings, is the most economical and simplest method to stretch rings and it is easy to use. The Rathburn fixture consists of 2 parts, a steel Collet Multi-Stepped Mandrel and Tapered Pin Expander, size range 7-13. JETS # 1801-010
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- Rawhide Mallet is made of tough long wearing water buffalo rawhide with a 1-1/4” face and a 2-1/2” head length. Mallet #1 can be used for resizing and shaping of rings on the mandrel, as well as for the Rathburn stretcher. Mallet is useful in many applications of Jewelry making, with its soft non marring feature. JETS # 0801-16
Note: Place the ring on the stepped collet, choose the size that the rings fit onto, then place the expansion collet on the wooden base. Now insert the Tapered Pin Rod and gently tap the tapered steel Pin by using a mallet or hammer (light Impact). Make sure not to oversize the ring, and cause it to break apart. Mandrel can be removed by simply tapping the opposite end.
Care must be taken whenever stretching a ring. Tool is not to be used with stone set rings, thin shanks, inspect for any solder joints that may break apart when stretching. Tool works well with Bands, may need to anneal to soften the ring to afford expansion of the metal. Generally this tool fixture will not expand more than 1 finger size.
JETSTOOLS KIT # 1020-07204
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