Tungsten ring quality?

[Gas Man]

But how well can a tungsten ring be crushed? We established they are hard to cut.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by derf

I wore my ring for 2 weeks then it came off, been off ever since.

I'm always scared of rings getting crushed on my finger, seen it happen a few times, those same people cant count past 9 any more.

I'm not really worried about that. I take pictures for a living.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by marko138

I'm not really worried about that. I take pictures for a living.

I write software. The only thing I do where I could see the ring becoming an issue is ride. I suppose if I was that worried about it, I could leave my ring at home when I ride.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

But how well can a tungsten ring be crushed? We established they are hard to cut.

They cant be crushed...see Phoenix's earlier post. When being "cut" or if you manage to destroy it, it shatters. No crushing. If it shatters on your hand from something falling on it, your hand is going the way of the ring.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by The Chi

They cant be crushed...see Phoenix's earlier post. When being "cut" or if you manage to destroy it, it shatters. No crushing. If it shatters on your hand from something falling on it, your hand is going the way of the ring.

Yeah I didn't understand the whole crush deal. What are you gonna do...put a pair of vice gribs on the ring and when it crushes, destroy the dudes finger?

[the chi]

From what I understand, its a pretty delicate process but it can be done.

Moral of story: If you're hands are swollen or you are doing something that may have adverse side effects and could make it necessary to cut it off, dont wear it.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by marko138

Yeah I didn't understand the whole crush deal. What are you gonna do...put a pair of vice gribs on the ring and when it crushes, destroy the dudes finger?

It's not a big deal. As stated, you put the grips on and adjust them by 1/3 of a turn until it cracks. That's only a few millimeters at a time, no danger.

[marko138]

AFAIK you can't cut off titanium either. So, if I'm in an emergency situation I'll just be the sweet dude on the block with 9 fingers.

[the chi]

Come up with some killer stories to tell the children...

[marko138]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Come up with some killer stories to tell the children...

The kids will know I'm not to be fucked with if I'm missing a finger. I can shake my 4 fingered fist at them!