{"id":612,"date":"2022-04-26T19:11:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:25:09","slug":"ring-turning-101-how-to-turn-a-ring-on-a-wood-lathe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/ring-turning-101-how-to-turn-a-ring-on-a-wood-lathe\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring Turning 101: How To Turn a Ring on a Wood Lathe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an easy transition from pen turning to ring making, with only a few differences between the two projects. Even those experienced in wood turning will notice similarities between past lathe projects when diving into ring turning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just follow these easy steps and you\u2019ll have ring turning aced before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-613\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new-sterling-silver-ring-cores-shoot-7-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Find Ring Making Supplies in Canada at Penblanks.ca<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Need to Start Ring Turning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick checklist of what you\u2019ll need to start your first ring turning project. All these ring turning supplies are available in Canada at Penblanks.ca!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-blanks-blocks\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-blanks-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ring blanks<\/a>&#8211; you can opt for acrylic ring blanks, stabilized wood ring blanks or cut a piece to size from a ring block<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-tooling\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-tooling\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ring bushings<\/a><\/li><li>Digital calipers<\/li><li>Double-sided tape<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/Large-dedicated-pen-blank-drilling-chuck\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/Large-dedicated-pen-blank-drilling-chuck\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chuck<\/a> capable of holding 2\u201d square block of scrap wood<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/pine-scrap-block\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/pine-scrap-block\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scrap wood block<\/a> 2\u201d square x 2 \u00bd\u201d long<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/pen-master-noflex-mandrel-live-centre-adjustable-mandrel-bundle-mt2\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/pen-master-noflex-mandrel-live-centre-adjustable-mandrel-bundle-mt2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live centre + 7mm mandrel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/drill-chuck-1-2-1-8-tpi-headstock-mount\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/drill-chuck-1-2-1-8-tpi-headstock-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drill chuck<\/a> or collet chuck<\/li><li>Twist or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/drill-7-mm-brad\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/drill-7-mm-brad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brad point drill<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-with-rings-combo-shot-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ring-blanks-collection-6-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-combo-shot-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ring Making Starter Kits + Ring Supplies in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve made it even easier by offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-making-starter-kit\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-making-starter-kit\/\">ring starter kits<\/a> that include our most popular stainless steel ring core sizes along with ring bushings and wood turning ring blanks you\u2019ll need to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each ring turning starter kit includes an acrylic ring blank, stabilized wood ring blank and exotic wood ring blank. If you want full control, you can checkout our ring blank offering and choose your own unique ring blank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-blanks-blocks\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/ring-blanks-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions: How to <\/strong>T<strong>urn Your First One-Piece Ring Core<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Preparing the ring blank:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Use a blank that is approximately 40 mm x 40 mm square and at least 3 to 4 mm thicker than the ring you are making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mount a 2\u201d x 2\u201d x 2 \u00bd\u201d softwood scrap block of wood on a chuck and true up\/ square the face of the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_4.png 552w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_4-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3. To ensure the ring blank is flat, place the ring blank face down on a sheet of 220 grit sandpaper and sand in a figure eight motion until smooth. This will give a good bonding surface to the tape between the ring blank and the waste block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_5-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_5-1.png 705w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_5-1-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Apply 1 \u00bd\u201d double-sided tape to the flat surface of the ring blank and attach it to centre of the end of the trued face of the waste block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Install a live centre in the lathe tailstock and advance it to press against the ring blank. This will strengthen the bond between the ring blank and the waste block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_6-1.png 839w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_6-1-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_6-1-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><em>Turning the ring blank:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.Rough-turn the ring blank round and then back off the tailstock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Square up the face of the ring blank until the blank is 0.5mm wider than the ring core you are making (3mm, 5mm, or 8mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_7-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_7-1.png 728w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_7-1-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Mount a drill bit that is approximately half the size of the ring into the lathe tailstock. Drill though the ring blank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_8-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_8-1.png 788w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_8-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot_8-1-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Using a small scraper or skew, enlarge the hole until the ring core fits snugly into the hole. Stop and check the size often to avoid making the hole too big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Carefully (to avoid breaking the ring blank) remove the ring blank from the waste block. One way to do this is to take the sharp edge of the skew and insert the tip into the seam between the scrap block and the ring blank. Twist it gently from side to side to separate. Move around the ring blank repeating this motion. Be sure to be gentle or you risk breaking the ring blank \u2013 it is fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Lay the ring blank down flat on a sheet of 220 grit sandpaper and sand in a figure eight motion until the blank is EXACTLY the width of the ring core. This measurement must be precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Coat the inside of the ring blank with epoxy and insert the ring core into the blank. Wipe off any excess glue. Wait for glue to cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><em>Finishing your turned ring:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Mount the blank on a pen mandrel using the ring bushings. Small ring bushings fit ring sizes 4-7.5, Medium bushings fit rings 8-11.5, and Large bushings fit rings 12-16. So use the appropriate bushings for your ring. Note: for 3mm wide cores, sizes 4-7.5 you may need to flip one of the bushings for them to mount securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Turn the blank to your desired shape. Sand the blank through 600 grit or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Finish the blank with your choice of finish. We recommend a CA finish as it will be glossy and resistant to moisture. Here\u2019s a video link of how to achieve a CA finish on a pen. The same technique can be applied to your ring turning project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to: CA (cyanoacrylate) glue pen finish\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bygHQnSk3O8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it! Your first ring turning project is finished. With a surge in popularity of wood wedding rings, this project in particular is a great one to keep your skills modernized and on trend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/one-piece-ring-with-blank-palm-squaree-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pictured here in <br>Stabilized Black Palm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000-510x510.jpg 510w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lifestyle-rings-with-spalted-maple-grey-blanks-1-2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Use one wood block to create matching wedding rings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/julies-cocobolo-ring-7-CROP-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pictured here in Canarywood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we touched on how to make a single-piece wood ring here, two-piece ring cores are also a great option! These two-piece ring cores and ring making mandrels are made in Canada and use similar techniques. If you\u2019re interested in exploring that project, you can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/instructions\/english\/RingCore.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.penblanks.ca\/instructions\/english\/RingCore.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructions here<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-ring-1-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Two-Piece Ring with <br>Stabilized Pink Buckeye Burl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/two-piece-rings-stacked-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Two-Piece ring cores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got all the ring turning accessories in Canada you\u2019ll need, so when you\u2019re ready to pull the trigger on this new project, we can have it shipped out to you the same day in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about getting into ring turning or have any questions, feel free to give us a shout at 1-877-585-0403.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to our\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001x9-V8yQgJyEY39vTdasPTDRIYEfzWE5yG9Q-LQoiDVuGI6zdXi4YdCN-mP7Tg_wme0uoBarZ_LfxthOIXaU2SvQwmYQvSPrA3n6pNlcsLkRaI76Aa_ioWWQ5lS8YIGZHUpmJ0tKtg0jrJ_5D4k1d8hUQ6xm2a1LU\" target=\"_blank\">newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get all the deals! 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