k4mrc Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 does any one offer this service - ring enlarging - it's something i keep getting asked for, and saw someone years ago do it - seems straightforward enough to me - are there any pitfalls. i looked on this site for prices - which is not a lot of money for a new service in my shop. http://www.agthomas.co.uk/ring_sizing_tools.htm any info would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I used to do it maually on a mandrel made on my lathe, ring on mandrel, steel block on top of ring, hit block with hammer, turn over and repeat until large enough for customer. That tool for £156 takes all the hard work out of it, go for it but advertise the service, dont just sit back and hope for the business to continue. I would go for the ring cutter too. Careful how you word the advert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 And be carfull not to stretch stone encrusted rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thinking of Encrusted Rings has put me orf me Dinner. Another reason to watch the wording on tyhe Ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 My ring is just fine as it is thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Also be cautious with mixed metal bands as these often need cutting & new metal inlayed or they can twist, when stretched. I'm sure it could be a good area to go into, but how often do people need the service & more to the point would you take YOUR WEDDING RING or ring of value into a cobblers, all be it a competent one for size altering? I wouldn't. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 does any one offer this service - ring enlarging - it's something i keep getting asked for, and saw someone years ago do it - seems straightforward enough to me - are there any pitfalls.i looked on this site for prices - which is not a lot of money for a new service in my shop. http://www.agthomas.co.uk/ring_sizing_tools.htm any info would be handy. I wouldn't get involved Martin...Not after the TAG Heuer fiasco opps sorry matey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I wouldn't get involved Martin...Not after the TAG Heuer fiasco opps sorry matey. O' go on, do tell Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 e is a git, i was engraving a tag watch - slipped oops.. spent loads of time hours polishing, after re-engraving still wasn't happy - then repolished (after talking to tel ) then re-engraved it was a lot happier the only problem after polshing instead of being brushed finish it was shiny but looked great! only cost me 3 hours... which i suppose was a lot better than buying a new one. - went out friday - presentation. not heard anything (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 O' thats no biggy! we can all relate to that story in one way or another! My worst watch story, was a Paul Smith watch wanting a new movement. I had to swop the little cogs & steams that hold the hands as these where specific to this watch. it involved splitting up the new & old movements & getting every thing back in place. Only trouble was not only was it the first time I'd done this, but also the first movement I had ever replaced! Simply couldn't get it all working again! never mind your 3 hours, this one took me 7 hours! (although I have now replaced the battery twice in it, funny how you recognise them years later ) Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 i was engraving a tag watch - slipped oops.. Slipped LOL you told me you left a whole frigging word out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 we've all done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 maybe the ring stetcher stretches backs of watches just so you can engrave missing words carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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