[Jewelry making - Article 00061] - Re: [Orchid] Tungsten rings

[Dan Statman]

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    Tungsten rings can be removed by cracking them off with a pair of
    vise-grip pliers.  Although the material is very hard it is also very
    brittle and will break under force.  This is the same technique used
    to remove ceramic rings that are stuck. 

    Here is the link describing this (you may have to copy and paste in
    your browser if the link wraps around): 

http://www2.us.elsevierhealth.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searchDBfor=art&artType=letter&id=a115843

    Titanium rings, even the aerospace alloy of 6/4 Titanium (also
    called grade-5), can easily be cut through with a Beaver style ring
    cutter, even if equipped with a simple HSS (high-speed steel) blade. 
    I have cut several of my rings for demonstration purposes with these
    ring cutters in less than 20 seconds.  It is convenient to dismiss
    these rings as being dangerous, but it really is not the case, and I
    find that I have to fight this battle over and over. 

Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
www.statmandesigns.com
dan.statman AT rennlist.com



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