Simple Wrench Ring

by KelseyS36 in Craft > Jewelry

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Simple Wrench Ring

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Two ways to make a stylish ring from a wrench

Supplies

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Small combination wrenches (size ¼in or smaller)

Steel rods of differing sizes for different size fingers

Oxyasettling torch set with number 2 welding tip

Ballping hammer

Pliers

Vice grips

Welding gloves

Striker

Pedestal grinder with wire wheel

Setup

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Use appropriate sizing rod and attach wrench with vice-grips; and pliers.

Shaping (1st Way)

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Light welding torch and heat wrench while using pliers to bend around steel rod until wrench is completely wrapped around the rod.

Shaping (2nd Way)

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Attach wrench to steel rod with vice-grip and pliers. Then use pliers to bend wrench around steel rod.

Removing/Polishing

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Once wrench is shaped to desired size remove ring from steel rod with either pliers or ball-ping hammer. Run hot wrench under water then use pedestal grinder with wire ring to polish and buff the ring.

Finished

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Once ring has been polished you can use sanding paper to polish hard to reach places.

When finished wear the ring and show off your love of tools :)