Christina Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I haven't been able to sit at my saw much lately, but wanted to do something. I decided to cut some rings out of scrap. At first I tried layering some 1/8" poplar, 1/4" mahogany and then another piece of the poplar.......I really like the contrast in color. But I found the poplar too soft that thin and it would break off as I sanded it. So I ended up with 2 mahogany rings out of the four I cut. They were hand sanded to fit. These are really thin so I don't imagine they'll last very long......just as thin as a metal band would be. But it was fun to do and I think they turned out nice. I just used spray acrylic as a finish. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkeyredneck Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 That is nice. I haven't thought of making rings before. The mahogany may last longer than you think. I use a lot of mahogany and have found it to be a very durable wood. If you wear it regularly, let us know how long it lasts. It may be something worth looking into doing for some people who do craft shows and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedkm Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Now that is some unique thinking! Love the idea and it look great to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I have often thought of this kind of cutting in the past , and can now see that its been done . I like it Christina.. ............Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the kind words Greasemonkey, Firedkm and Marshall. Steve Good has patterns for all sizes on his site. But I didn't use a patten knowing it was just for me. I just drew a circle a little smaller than my ring size and cut it out and then cut a slightly larger circle around it...........should have been a little thicker though for strength. Then I sanded the inside to fit well and then started on the outside but knocking the edge off and rounding it. Took maybe and hour start to finish on 3 rings.......which if you have good sanding stuff like your dremel.........you can probably cut the time way down. I did all the sanding by hand. I'm thinking if you keep it to really hard woods and leave it a bit thicker it would last a long time........providing you only wear it like for dress. I'm afraid day to day stuff would probably ruin it pretty quickly. I found a couple sites online that make custom handmade wooden wedding rings and they cost hundreds of dollars each! I was amazed but apparently wood rings are really popular. So those of you who do shows might want to make a few and see how it goes........sure a great way to use up tiny pieces of scrap! I only wanted to do something I could do sitting on the couch ( have a cardboard flat I use to minimize the sawdust everywhere) since I couldn't sit at my saw due to my back pain. It was fun to do. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 That's great. I have a piece of curly claro walnut I bought a while back to make a set of pistol grips with. This stuff is hard as granite. I might give the ring idea a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That sounds perfect Vector! But be sure to leave it thicker in the center of the ring and taper to the edges like a metal ring would be. I think if it's a little thicker it will last longer. I took mine off and put it in my pocket to wash my hands.............well I forgot it was there and ended up breaking it lol. But it was really thin! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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