[Jewelry making - Article 00020] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Custom titanium bands

[James Binnion]

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>     Correct me if I am wrong here, but I was told that since Titanium
>     is too hard to cut, it should never be used as a ring. What happens
>     if it gets stuck on someone's finger? A very well respected jeweler
>     here in Seattle told me the finger has to go bye bye. 

    Your jeweler is passing on an urban legend. Titanium and its common
    alloys are tough but not particularly hard when compared to steel
    saw blades so you can cut them with a jewelers saw or one of those
    ring removal saws. It will be slower than a precious metal band but
    not too difficult to do. You will want a new sharp blade though. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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