I'll never do it again!
05-02-2014, 06:06 PM
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I'll never do it again!
Got engaged this past weekend, fellas. Such a terrible experience that I daresay it'll be my last time 
One of the guys I worked with is a machinist and helped me make the ring; it was a pretty cool little project. I've got one more round of polishing but the timing was right so I handed it over. Band is titanium, rock is moissanite:
Cheers to propagating ancient traditions of unknown origins and modern tax exploitation!
One of the guys I worked with is a machinist and helped me make the ring; it was a pretty cool little project. I've got one more round of polishing but the timing was right so I handed it over. Band is titanium, rock is moissanite:
Cheers to propagating ancient traditions of unknown origins and modern tax exploitation!
05-02-2014, 07:19 PM
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Congrats man! I like the fact you made the band yourself. Not many people can or have the means to do that. I think it's pretty freak'in cool.
Did the same a few years ago myself. Got one of them rocks, those ah...Hearts On fire diamonds, that's what it was. She loved it. Still loves it.
Did the same a few years ago myself. Got one of them rocks, those ah...Hearts On fire diamonds, that's what it was. She loved it. Still loves it.
05-02-2014, 07:44 PM
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Congrats Ian! Be sure to post up a picture of the wedding ring she makes for you.
And relax. After one more round of polishing, the hardest part of the whole marriage thing will be behind you.
And relax. After one more round of polishing, the hardest part of the whole marriage thing will be behind you.
05-02-2014, 07:58 PM
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Oh yeah, in case you didn't know, you have to buy her yet ANOTHER ring for the wedding. I know, right? I was like, "What? I just spent thousands of dollars on this ring, and now I have to buy another one!?" Seriously, I honestly did not know. Nobody told me.
05-02-2014, 08:38 PM
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I've been married 45 years and yes after the ring the rest has been a piece of cake. lol
05-02-2014, 08:55 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! As a retired master toolmaker I can appreciate the fine craftsman-ship and the time invested in the production of a VERY nice ring. My very best wishes to you and your bride. My hope for you is that the wedding will be just the beginning of a joy
that will last a lifetime.
that will last a lifetime.
05-03-2014, 02:05 AM
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And relax. After one more round of polishing, the hardest part of the whole marriage thing will be behind you.
Congratulations and I too like the idea of making a ring. As Jcobey says it means more. It's like the difference between a shop bought greetings card and a home made one one where you think up the words.
(:-})
05-03-2014, 09:00 AM
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Nice!
In 1981, I alloyed my own gold and lost-wax cast my wife's wedding ring (I can't wear gold or silver due to skin sensitivity but am not sure about titanium or platinum).
I machined the wax with a cutting bit I ground myself into what could be described as a ball-bearing race which smoothed edges so as not to cut delicate skin.
I hope you left enough "meat" in the ring to remove enough metal to size-up, because after kids and the years and decades go by, most women's fingers get a bit plumper. Seriously...
In 1981, I alloyed my own gold and lost-wax cast my wife's wedding ring (I can't wear gold or silver due to skin sensitivity but am not sure about titanium or platinum).
I machined the wax with a cutting bit I ground myself into what could be described as a ball-bearing race which smoothed edges so as not to cut delicate skin.
I hope you left enough "meat" in the ring to remove enough metal to size-up, because after kids and the years and decades go by, most women's fingers get a bit plumper. Seriously...
05-03-2014, 07:44 PM
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Congrats on the engagement. Very nice ring. I really wanted to make my rings but time just didnt allow.
Yeah, ringmaking is way harder than marriage.....
Depends on the ring and the girl.
Godspeed on your journey.
Yeah, ringmaking is way harder than marriage.....
Depends on the ring and the girl.
Godspeed on your journey.
05-03-2014, 09:02 PM
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Congrats man! Just as long as you didn't make the same mistake I did. Sold my first Hawk to buy a ring. Took several years before I could get another Hawk and she ran off before the big day.
That is awesome you made the ring yourself!
That is awesome you made the ring yourself!
05-05-2014, 01:45 PM
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. Uh, I never said I gave the ring to a girl.
Then it's soft stuff like throw pillows and picnics on grassy knolls, right?
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