Originally Posted by
Dennis
If there are just two or three rings then they can be soldered in the flat and bent later.
Obviously it is better if the wires are all of one size and a drawplate would see to that, if they start off different.
They also need to be staightened by annealing and stretching, all by the same amount.
Lastly to keep them in contact for soldering, I would use a vermiculite board with a few pins stuck in it. Use only a soft bushy flame to make the solder flow gently. The soldered side will be a little more messy, so make sure that is on the inside of the ring.
If soldering multiple rings, say five or more, I would prefer to make them a little undersized, solder them together and strech the finished ring to size on an upright ring stretcher. This evens out any small irregularities. Dennis
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