Our Best-Pick Tools and Supplies for Beginner Ring Makers to Experienced Ring Makers
As a Ring-Maker, either beginner or veteran, it can be hard to know what tools and equipment are tried and true.
My name is Thomas and as the owner of Bentwood Ring Supplies I've used and tested a LOT of different tools.
Below you'll find a list of my favorites, community favorites, and must-have staples for your ring-making journey.
These will tend to be items that we don't carry at Bentwood Ring Supplies but I might have sprinkled a few in with links directly to our products.
Many of these links are "Affiliate Links" and if you do happen to make a purchase BRS will get a small no-cost-to-you commission from that sale.
We plan to uses these additional funds to help support the free content and tutorials that we produce here at BRS.
Every little bit helps.
Ring Making Essentials - The things I just couldn't live without as a ring-maker
Slow Speed Ring Turner
I developed this tool myself and it's helped hundreds of ring-makers improve their finish process and produce high quality rings!
https://bentwoodringsupplies.com/products/slow-speed-ring-turner
Stone Sifting Tower
Yet another product developed here at Bentwood Ring Supplies, this tool sorts and grades stone or other items that you've crushed yourself. It lets you control the size of the inlay material that you're working with.
https://bentwoodringsupplies.com/products/stone-sifting-tower-stacking-sifters
Comfort Fit Ring Sizers
CF Ring Sizers aren't all too common. We were among the first to develop these and they've been a staple here and for ring makers all over the world.
Knowing your client's ring size beyond any doubt can take a good experience and turn it into an excellent one. Don't remake rings. Use our ring sizers!
https://bentwoodringsupplies.com/products/surefit-comfort-fit-ringsizers
Wood Lathes and Accessories for Ring Makers
WEN Mini Bench-top Wood Lathe, 8-Inch by 13-Inch with Variable Speed (LA3421)
https://amzn.to/42Ec5RG
This is the wood lathe that I use for ring-making as well as in all of our YouTube Videos.
It has variable speed which is typically unheard of on a wood lathe in this price range.
It's top tier
Carbide Wood Turning Tools (4 pack)
https://amzn.to/3W5POZh
I use this set, though I only tend to use the square and diamond detailing tool
You will absolutely want to get the "Pointed Diamond Carbide" instead of the "Rounded Version"
This is a solid starter set without the 4th tool.
https://amzn.to/4o1yFw0
If you need extra carbide tips, this is a good option. There are tons of options out there.
https://amzn.to/4720xZL - Variety Pack
https://amzn.to/471brQZ - Square Shaped Carbide Replacements
https://amzn.to/473BDcb - Diamond Shaped Carbide Replacements
Jacobs Chuck: MT1 Taper
https://amzn.to/493yETM
This unit fits the Wen Lathe Above and it's the one that I use at BRS
It will fit a standard 1/2 Inch Expanding Ring mandrel or similar ring-holding.
Wood Turning Chuck: Wen LA4444 4-Inch 4-Jaw Chuck
https://amzn.to/46R4d1H
For those of you who want to turn more solid ring blanks or stabilized ring blanks.
Our Ring Jaws are compatible with this unit which has a 1x8TPI and will also fit the Wen Lathe we use in our shop.
Sanding and Polishing Supplies for Ring Making
5 Grit Emery Cloth Roll (variety pack)
https://amzn.to/4hdEc0f
These are great for starting out, though the boxes can break if you aren't careful.
Zona Polishing Paper
https://bentwoodringsupplies.com/products/zonapolishingpaper
Great polishing paper that's flexible and durable enough to polish several rings per sheet.
Micro-Mesh Soft Sanding Pads
https://amzn.to/3JbmVIg
Say no more. These have been around for a LONG time and are a staple in Pen-Making. They work just as well for making rings.
Meguiar's PlastX Polish
https://amzn.to/47l2kdP
This polish is really great for polishing CA finish on your handmade rings
Flitz Multi-Purpose Metal Polish Paste
https://amzn.to/46SlkjQ
Affordable and solid choice for polishing stainless steel ring blanks and titanium ring blanks
coming soon:
Finishing and Adhesives
Material Storage
Photography
General Supplies and Shop Essentials