How to Use the Ring Stretcher Reducer Tool?

Are you refining your skills with a ring sizer tool? As a jeweler, ensuring your ring resizing work is accurate will keep customers returning. Investing in a professional ring stretcher reducer tool can help you master resizing and simplify the process for your clients' requests.

Here’s a guide on how to use a ring stretcher reducer tool, along with some tips to make your process faster and more efficient.

How to Use the Ring Stretcher Reducer Tool

Before You Begin:

• Anneal your rings before resizing. This makes the entire process smoother.
• Keep a marked mandrel (triblet) handy for accurate ring measurements as you work.
• Consider securing your ring stretcher reducer tool to your workbench. This prevents movement when applying pressure.
• Only use this tool for plain ring bands. It is not suitable for rings with stone settings. For resizing rings with intricate features or stones, explore more advanced soldering techniques.

How to Make a Ring Tighter

Reducing the size of a plain band is simple with a ring size reducer. Don’t rely solely on the markings of the tool. Use a mandrel with accurate size marks to check your progress.

1. Place the ring into the reducer by choosing a tapered hole that’s slightly smaller than the band. This ensures a proper reduction.
2. Once positioned, turn the base of the tool until the hole sits directly under the flat plate.
3. Make sure the ring sits flat in the reducer, ensuring proper contact.
4. Pull the lever to apply pressure and reduce the size. Flip the ring and repeat for an even adjustment.

For even pressure and stability, mount the Ring Stretcher Reducer Tool on your workbench. The base has holes for easy attachment, preventing it from shifting as you apply force.

How to Use a Ring Stretcher

The ring stretcher sits on top of the pro tool, functioning like a mandrel. As with reducing, use a trusted mandrel for sizing accuracy before and during the stretching process.

1. Place the ring onto the stretching mandrel loosely.
2. Press the band down slightly so it stays secure.
3. Hold the ring steady with one hand, and apply pressure to the lever with the other. Return the lever to the neutral position, rotate the ring, and repeat.
4. Check your ring size with your mandrel after each stretch. You may need to repeat this process to achieve the correct size.
5. Don’t forget to flip the ring during stretching to avoid uneven sizing or a tapered shape.

Using the Ring Stretcher Reducer Tool can significantly speed up your resizing tasks, giving you more time for the creative projects on your bench.