Hubbys tension set ring

**geti-titanium** · 18-09-2009, 03:58 PM

It's good for doing tension settings and for gripping rings on the inside to drill through but for holding rings externally, I prefer the wooden clamps because the jaws on the external end I think are a bit small.

You can certainly give it some welly to get extra grip when you need it though.

I bought mine about 10 years ago and, unfortunately, I can only find them for you from my auntie's children, who I fell out with.

Cousins UK - Ring Holding & Clamping Tools

**CDW Designs** · 18-09-2009, 05:34 PM

I still dont understand how you get the tension!!. How does the stone stay in? Are there grooves in the silver band itself?? Looks like I have a lot to learn. Any one know the best way to do flush settings for rings?

Christine x

**Rustic Charm** · 18-09-2009, 05:41 PM

The way i was shown was to dig out a very fine groove using a small burr,without going right to the edge of the shank and shaped to fit the stone, and make the ring it's self slighty smaller than it needs to be so you have to force it open to fit the stone and the force of trying to return to it's original size holds the stone in place,hope that makes some sort of sense!!!

**CDW Designs** · 20-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi Bridget
That makes perfect sense. How thick was the silver, (eg mm)? Once I get the hang of putting pics/photos on here I will put my attempts up to show!
Christine