Lesson 1Measurin an calculatin metal strip length: formulas, allowances, an verification checksDevelop reliable methods to calculate ring blank length usin ring size charts, circumference formulas, an metal thickness allowances, den verify wid mandrel checks an test bands to minimize waste an ensure accurate sizin.
Reading ring size charts correctlyUsing circumference and pi formulasAdjusting for gauge and hardnessAllowances for solder seam filingVerifying length on mandrelLesson 2Post-solder cleanin: pickle handlin, rinsin, neutralizin, an visual inspectionClean di ring safe afta solderin by usin pickle correct, handlin tongs an containers, rinsin an neutralizin acids, an doin visual inspections to confirm all oxides, flux, an residues fully removed.
Safe pickle setup and labelingUsing copper or plastic tongsRinsing and baking soda neutralizingRemoving stubborn flux residuesInspecting seams and porosityLesson 3Surface refinement an texture options: plan fi flat, hammered, or engraved finishes an sequence fi eachPlan an execute surface refinement by levelin tool marks, den applyin textures like flat, hammered, or engraved finishes in a logical sequence dat preserve edges, protect dimensions, an support later polishin steps.
Removing deep scratches and pitsCreating uniform flat finishesHammered texture tools and patternsBasic line and dot engraving passesSequencing texture before polishingLesson 4Roundin an truin: filin sequence, sandin progression (grits) an mandrel techniques to restore roundRefine di ring’s geometry afta solderin by truin pon di mandrel, usin controlled filin an sandin sequences, an correctin flat spots or flares so di ring become evenly round, consistent in width, an structurally sound.
Inspecting for flat spots and twistsUsing rawhide mallet to true shapeFiling high spots and seam flushSanding grits for sidewalls and edgesMaintaining consistent band widthLesson 5Markin, sawin, an initial filin: blade selection, kerf allowance, safe practices, an inspection pointsBuild clean, accurate ring blanks by markin layout lines, accountin fi saw kerf, choosin di right blade, an practicin safe sawin an initial filin techniques dat keep edges square, flat, an ready fi tight solder joints.
Marking layout with scribe or penChoosing saw frame and blade sizeSupporting metal and body postureManaging kerf and cut accuracySquaring ends with flat fileLesson 6Bezel makin an settin (if applicable): formin bezel strip, sizin to stone, solderin bezel, settin, an burnishinIf yuh design include a stone, learn to form an size bezel strip, solder it securely to di ring, den seat, set, an burnish di stone wid proper support, avoidin rockin, gaps, or damage to delicate edges an facets.
Choosing bezel height and thicknessForming and sizing bezel to stoneSoldering bezel to ring basePreparing seat and testing fitSetting and burnishing the stoneLesson 7Solderin technique: torch control, temperature stages, solder placement, an quench/pickle sequenceMaster torch handlin fi ring solderin by controllin flame size, angle, an distance, readin color an flow stages, placin solder efficiently, an managin quench an pickle steps to avoid warpin, cracks, an contamination.
Setting up safe soldering stationNeutral vs reducing flame controlHeating sequence around the bandSolder chip placement strategiesQuench, pickle, and safety timingLesson 8Formin pon mandrel: progressive shapin, annealin schedule, an checkin roundnessShape di cut strip into a ring usin a mandrel an mallet, followin a progressive formin sequence, integratin annealin at di right stages, an checkin roundness an size frequently to avoid work-hardenin an distortion.
Choosing mandrel and mallet typesPre-bending strip into a curveProgressive forming up the mandrelAnnealing schedule during formingChecking roundness and ring sizeLesson 9Final finishin an polishin: compound sequence, polishin wheel selection, steam/ultrasonic cleanin checklistBring di ring to a professional finish by plannin abrasive an polishin compound sequences, selectin wheels an brushes, managin heat, an usin steam or ultrasonic cleanin to reveal a crisp, even final surface.
Planning abrasive progression stepsChoosing buffs, brushes, and mopsUsing tripoli and rouge effectivelyControlling heat during polishingSteam and ultrasonic cleaning checksLesson 10Preparin solder joint: joint geometry, fit-up, flux application, an pre-heatin checksLearn how to prepare tight, clean ring joints by understandin joint geometry, achievin precise fit-up, applyin di correct flux type an amount, an performin pre-heatin checks dat prevent gaps, overheatin, an solder starvation.
Choosing joint style for ring designFiling ends square and flushDry-fit tests and light-check methodsSelecting and applying flux correctlyPre-heating band and joint evenly
