[Jewelry making - Article 00548] - Re: [Orchid] Arthritic shanks that don't stay closed.

[Jim Reitze]

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    I can think of only 2 reasons a Superfit would not stay closed. 
    Adjustment is first.  By properly adjusting the closing tension by
    reshaping the bottom section, it should stay closed.  If it is too
    loose, or otherwise misaligned, it will open.  The other problem is
    if the top section is too light to hold the tension.  This would
    result from letting the original ring to be the entire structural
    element on the top, which in some cases is incorrect.  IMHO, these
    are one of the best of the arthritic shanks, at least the one I like
    to recommend most often.  I haven't had any trouble with one yet,
    though some have required creative installation to maintain
    structural integrity and therefore proper fit and operation.  If all
    else fails, contact the company and see if they have any ideas (I'm
    assuming you don't have the installation instructions in front of
    you). http://www.superfit.net 

Jim in NC mountains, where the ski season is done and spring is trying
really hard to arrive.


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