Introduction to Turning Rings | Woodturning Project

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Making wood and acrylic rings is a woodturning project that offers a ton of design options, so you can really personalize them and they make great gifts. You can choose to turn a ring from almost any hardwood species or man made acrylic blanks. You also have the choice of several styles of metal or ceramic ring cores. Turning rings does require more precision and attention to detail than some other types of woodturning projects, but it is not difficult if you take your time and work carefully.
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@jstarr3676 Жыл бұрын

I lost all confidence in myself to do this because so many videos made it seem so complicated so thank you for this

@rockler Жыл бұрын

That is great to hear! Thank you!

@Myrtuscommunis 8 ай бұрын

Great, good job! 👍 I made also some rings from Eucalyptus wood.

@MakeSomething Жыл бұрын

We retire and remake our wedding rings every year. Had no idea that a lathe ring mandrel existed. Ordering one right now!

@geraldbrooks2763 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a sponsorship opportunity....

@Specter8608 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t gotten into turning yet so I just watch David make his new rings every year. 😂

@dancary2089 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved that you remake your wedding rings! I'm assuming you follow the ring making with a drum battle. 🤘

@lecobra418 10 ай бұрын

I think the bond between the core and the wood itself would be far more stronger with some epoxy glue. I really liked the video, and the finish using cyanoacrylate is something I wasn't aware about, thank you.

@EvenWhyProductions 11 ай бұрын

I’m gonna give it a go

@rockler 11 ай бұрын

That is great! Have fun! 🙌

@tribulationcoming 7 ай бұрын

Turn, turn, turn, to everything there is a season. I put many different materials on the lathe, wood too.

@rockler 7 ай бұрын

😂🙌

@mikethompson9745 Жыл бұрын

My first ring i made cost me $165 in materials I needed, Lots of fun

@FRESHTRAILS Жыл бұрын

How do you get the wood centered in the groves cores that have the outer lips? I can see how the flush ones work, but unsure about Groved ones

@rockler Жыл бұрын

We’re assuming that the “grooved” core you are referring to is one of our 2-piece Ring Cores. This style core separates into two pieces and the turned wood ring blank is sandwiched between the two sides. This requires turning a very precisely sized ring blank - both in terms of inside diameter and width. See this excerpt from the product instructions. From the Instructions: Achieving the correct width on your ring blank is critical when working with a two-part ring core. The final width of the blank must EXACTLY match the width of the ring core’s channel when the halves are assembled. You can view the 2 part rings on our website at - pulse.ly/qvb3lkh52z - and under Technical Documents, there is a .pdf with the full instructions. Thanks!

@ambercalhounmusic Жыл бұрын

You use anything to make it stick to the metal?

@rockler Жыл бұрын

At 4:38 in the video he applies CA Glue. Is this what you were referring to specifically?

@angieevans8836 7 ай бұрын

Where’s the best place to purchase ring cores and a mandrill?

@rockler 7 ай бұрын

In Rockler stores if you have one local. Otherwise, we cary them on our website. Just search for "Ring Core" and Ring Mandrel" on Rockler.com.

@sinrock85 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen nothing but bad reviews for CA glue finishes after light use of even one weeks time. Have you found them durable enough? How about to sell them with that finish?

@rockler Жыл бұрын

CA glue is a common pen-turners finish, and we've tried it on the rings we've turned. It’s a film-forming finish that looks great and builds to a glossy sheen. But it’s not the most durable solution. It would be best used on rings that are intended for occasional but not daily wear, in situations where hands get washed routinely, or the rings will be subjected to wear and tear. Wooden rings, after all, aren’t a substitute for hard metals that don’t absorb water, crack or abrade easily.

@CC-gv6us Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of making rings but I've seen too many pens fail over the years because CA glue doesn't last. I can't stand selling stuff that disappoints the owner in a couple years. I was hoping to make solid wood rings to avoid this, but you are right it wouldn't be strong enough.

@rockler Жыл бұрын

It's a good finish for a ring that will see occasional use, as to daily use.

@CC-gv6us Жыл бұрын

@@rockler I'm referring to the core binding to the wood. I would be concerned the core would fall out. I've seen too many pen tubes do this after a few years.

@rockler Жыл бұрын

Got it. For this, try a quick setting epoxy as to the ca glue for a stronger, longer lasting bond.

@CC-gv6us Жыл бұрын

@@rockler that's a great idea, maybe I will try this after all

@rockler Жыл бұрын

You got this. 🙌

@TigranT 5 ай бұрын

Hello. 5:08 Where can you buy this ring tool online?Thanks in advance.

@rockler 5 ай бұрын

Hello, We sell these on our website at - www.rockler.com/search/ring%20mandrels - Thanks!

@theamethystpickaxe 2 ай бұрын

What ia the specific model of tools you are using for the internal sizing?

@rockler 2 ай бұрын

Are you asking about the Jacobs Chuck and the Forstner Bit, or the Square Scraper/Bedan Tool?

@theamethystpickaxe 2 ай бұрын

@@rockler I am asking about the Square Scrapper/Bedan tool. I found a Bedan tool by Robert Sorby on the Rockler website. Is that the one you're using?

@rockler 2 ай бұрын

Both are shown in the video. The Robert Sorby Bedan is shown second and our Rockler Square Mini Ergonomic Carbide Turning Tool is shown first. Here is a link to the one we used - www.rockler.com/square-carbide-mini-turning-tool - We also make full size carbide turning tools. Hope this helps, thanks!

@theamethystpickaxe 2 ай бұрын

@@rockler Thank you so much! I really appreciate the response from you! It makes me a proud customer of Rockler! 10/10 customer service for sure!

@theamethystpickaxe 2 ай бұрын

@@rockler Can I get by carving out the inside of the ring with just the Bedan tool for now?

@ericklassen742 8 ай бұрын

Is there any issue with anyone havea skin reaction to CA glue finish? The result looks great otherwise.

@rockler 8 ай бұрын

Not once it is cured. Some people have sensitivity to it when it is still liquid though. Avoiding skin contact and wearing rubber gloves is recommended during application.

@user-fg1by1xm9e Күн бұрын

How much does all this cost about? Just curious.

@rockler 8 сағат бұрын

The cost varies depending on your choice of material for the blanks, the ring cores, type and size of mandrel you need, and turning tools. If you already have the correct turning tools and only need a mandrel, ring blank, and core, it could be around $50 to $90. Here is a link to an overview with links in our Learn section of out website. - www.rockler.com/learn/Woodturning-Rings - Thanks!