Step 1
1. Shape customer ring to correct closed finger size.
Step 2
2. Split top of finger fit shank and gently round to same closed finger size in mandrel with rawhide or nylon mallet.
Step 3
3. Match ring and shank on mandrel exactly.Mark ring shoulder and finger fit as far from hinge as practical. Cut excess from both. Ring top and finger fit together should equal correct closed finger size.
Step 4
4. Solder finger fit to shoulder of ring. Emery to match and polish. One word of caution -- Do not file the finger fit shank in the hinge areas, as these are precision machine to assure the lower quarters opening to a positive stop, of three finger sizes.
Procedure for attaching wedding set onto a single or double finger fit
A. In proper order considering the style and condition of customer’s rings: Tack set together and shape of correct closed finger size.
B. Proceed with steps # 2 and # 3 above.
C. Solder finger fit to ring. Blend rings to finger fit, emery and polish.