Browning Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 The no scratching/bending is a huge plus to me and I'm thinking it's definitely what I want to get. To those of you who have them, what are your likes/dislikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have one and I like it. Never worry about scratches or taking it off for most jobs I take on (mainly because I dont think about it) Just get it sized right the first time because you cannot resize that ring, when mine gets wet it can slide real easy off my finger. I wish mine was another incremental size smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I tried on a 10 and it wasn't very hard to get off but felt pretty nice but was a tad loose. 9.5 was tough to get off and obviously tighter feeling. Lady said she recommended the 10 just in case I gain weight. Not sure which to go with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
302Powered Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I wear one and I like it. -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Do none of you guys worry about if you were to to do something to your finger and had to go to the hospital? If Nathan didn't work on cars, I would have got him one, but that makes me nervous that it can't be cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Well like most when its cold my ring is loose and stupid hot it will fit tighter. Its a crap shoot I just know I would rather had mine a little tighter because when I wash my hands or out in a down pour of rain it will slide right off my finger without even trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Do none of you guys worry about if you were to to do something to your finger and had to go to the hospital? If Nathan didn't work on cars, I would have got him one, but that makes me nervous that it can't be cut off. Not usually worried about it. If I am doing something real heavy I have gloves on and the ring is usually off. I stopped wrenching on cars for a living some years ago but do all my own work in my garage. Have heard plenty of stories from the old guys but just using some common sense goes a long ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Do none of you guys worry about if you were to to do something to your finger and had to go to the hospital? If Nathan didn't work on cars, I would have got him one, but that makes me nervous that it can't be cut off. Maybe a little but I've never had a problem where I've really had an issue with fingers swelling. Is there another metal that is somewhat as durable when it comes to bending/scratching but wouldn't require the fire department to cut it off lol? I was actual gearing more towards tungsten because I work on cars and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Maybe a little but I've never had a problem where I've really had an issue with fingers swelling. Is there another metal that is somewhat as durable when it comes to bending/scratching but wouldn't require the fire department to cut it off lol? I was actual gearing more towards tungsten because I work on cars and stuff Man.. now i can't recall if i got him tungsten or not.. Ill ask him in the morning.. I'm pretty sure i got him a titanium.. it definitely has scratches and wear and tear on it.. but it doenst look bad (9 years of wear and tear) well after some quick googling, looks like BOTH can be cut off. (barring the ER not having the correct equipment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 A friend of mine got a tungsten ring and was allergic to it? He ended up getting a surgical steel ring. I got stainless, but I do NOT wear it at work. That's the biggest danger is wearing jewelry while wrenching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I don't wear any jewelry but I have a Kinekt Gear Ring made of stainless steel; 316 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I was told when replacing my ring last year that only 4 fire departments in the country had the right tool to cut them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Tungsten shatters if you hit it in 4 spots with a blunt object. Or it can be shattered with vice grips. Had to have one broken off last year. Was no problem. Titanium is the one that is problematic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have one and I like it. Never worry about scratches or taking it off for most jobs I take on (mainly because I dont think about it) Just get it sized right the first time because you cannot resize that ring, when mine gets wet it can slide real easy off my finger. I wish mine was another incremental size smaller. Yeah make sure its sized right. I lost weight and its a tad loose lol other than that its nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I was told when replacing my ring last year that only 4 fire departments in the country had the right tool to cut them off. Google disagrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 No, they shatter! 14kt gold is the way to go. Sean didn't want a replacement ring if his did shatter, it kinda defeats the purpose of a wedding ring if you keep getting new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 No, they shatter! 14kt gold is the way to go. Sean didn't want a replacement ring if his did shatter, it kinda defeats the purpose of a wedding ring if you keep getting new ones. They don't shatter THAT easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've got a tungsten ring and usually keep it on my key chain, a couple months ago I noticed a crack and large chunk missing out of it. Surprised me that the whole thing didn't shatter but that's been a couple of months now and it hasn't got any worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Got one. Lift weights with it on, doesn't bother me in the least bit, doesn't scratch and fits well in all conditions, warm and cold, when its cold it does get a tiny bit loose. I am not sure I would get anything else for the $/durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 The one that I bought is two tone Tungsten and SS. Haven't officially started started wearing it but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I wear a black coated tungsten ring and the black has got scratched a few times exposing the tungsten underneath. I still like the black coated ones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've been wearing mine for a little over 2 years now and like it. It's taken some hard hits and has never scratched, but it has gotten pretty dull. I haven't tried to do anything with it, does anyone know if tungsten can be polished or if a standard jewelry cleaner would bring it back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have a tungsten ring and no issues. I take mine off when workin on cars or anything that I have a risk is smashing a finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I loved mine, always looked good, was nearly impossible to destroy when I split with my Ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have one too. Only issue I have had is that I never saw any of them before I got married, then everyone that I know that has gotten married since has them. Not really an issue, but it seems that everyone likes them. I also take mine off when I work on my car and when I am at the gym. I like my finger enough to try and keep it on my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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