How to Make a Ring from a Nut - Smooth Ring

In this video learn how to make a ring from a steel nut. This is a second version of making a ring from a nut. The previous version had a flat face, this version is completely smooth. With a little bit of elbow grease, some time and minimal tools you can make this super cool ring.
*Some other tools that can be used if you don't have a belt grinder is a portable belt sander, wood working stationary belt sanders or disc sanders, mini grinder (flap disc or grinding disc) or get a second drill and use a disc sanding adapter with some rough sand paper (this is probably the cheapest option).
Here is the previous version of making a ring from a nut:
• How to Make a Ring fro...
Check out my other videos on making rings from coins as well.
Also quenching the nut does not harden it:
• High Carbon Steel vs M...
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[@adrianscott7817]

All I do is to get the size stainless nut and corresponding bolt - assemble and lock the nut with either another of the same size, or a hex coupler - put in a vice mounted drill and then work handheld with a fine zirconium flap disc on a mini grinder. The softness of the pad allows you to work it relatively easily to a bevel. Once you've got the finished outer profile it's then a case of polishing from 180 through to 4K grit wet and dry; then you can vice mount and drill/ream the inner. Get a rod and wrap with wet and dry or emery and work the inside accordingly. All in all, about 30 mins work. Hope this helps.

[@dimidomo7946]

Very nice ring Andrew W. Thanks for sharing an alternate use for a basic hardware hex nut. A+ on your presentation skills and instructions.

[@NCoft]

Wow! It's beautiful...and that wooden box!! Fantastic work. Thank you for sharing.

[@missyblack5405]

Excellent tutorial. I'm pretty excited to try this one. Perfect gift for my father. Also like how you explain the tools and other options. Good to know I can use my other tools without all the big fancy whatnots.

[@outdoorswithluke3070]

Very well made video tutorial Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed it and love how many alternative tool options you gave throughout.

[@wobbles19ful]

super elegant, smooth,very symmetrical, shiny ,so precious....My Precious!

[@TrippleT1013]

Just wanted to say thank you. I couldn't find the perfect ring from any store. I'm getting married and I need to find that special ring that you "Try" to keep forever. I watched your video and knew this was for me. I made one ring on the first try it came out amazing! I went 120 - 3000 Sand paper. The last few 2500 - 3000 made a huge difference. I also used a table grinder to slim down the ring (Along with a belt sander). Saved me hours of work that way. Wish I could show you a picture. Thank you. - Timothy Brown

[@tommarkert5717]

Starting on one for me and one for the wife this weekend! Though I do have the added advantage of a drill press and will just drill out the threads, then cover a bit with tape to hold the ring and work the light sanding and polishing using the drill press... Thank you for the great idea! Tremendous job!

[@deejay6869]

You're an amazing friend to put so much work and effort into making the ring the shiniest (mirror-est?) possible. And, then, to put the extra work into making an equally specially-unique presentation box as well. My dad made me a ring like the first one you showed, before he died. He ended up having to make a gap in the middle of the ring, in order for it to fit my ring finger. I still have it and cherish it.You'r video helped me to appreciate the effort he put into my ring. Thank you for that.

[@kyletracey5819]

Great job ! I watched your other ring vid a while back. Just interesting watching. Theres something about wearing a ring like that you made that makes it a priceless piece in your own mind. Great something to do one boring afternoon. Just think of all the people sitting on the couch when they could be out in the shop/garage making a piece like this. It sure polished into a amazing shine. Impressive ! Need to stamp something around one. A lord of the rings type of stamping all the way around. Cheers

[@warrenturner3987]

That was absolutely amazing. I plan on trying to make one with some channel set crushed amethyst. But you gave me a great idea. Thanks a lot.

[@nikkifinn1383]

Nice!! This is a great easy project for anyone who has an interest in making jewellery..

[@pdelmercado]

This is an awesome tutorial. I've made many rings from coins, and I would like to try this too. I have to say though, you digress.......a lot. People who watch "how to" videos like the instructions without change of subject. Tips can be saved for the end.

[@michaelnowak4078]

GREAT RING!!!!!! NICE BOX TOO!!!! GOING TO TRY MAKING ONE. THANK YOU!!!!

[@penstripe5953]

Great job,I"m making two now,thanks for the pointers.

[@fullyenvenomated757]

Another awesome job....great attention to detail. 👍

[@kjhull4409]

My husband suggested that you use a lapel microphone so that the machine noises do not drown out your narrative. Gorgeous ring. 😎

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Did a fine job on that !! Think I'm gonna give it a try 👍

[@urie4769]

Thanks for this tutorial dude! Made this for my girlfriends birthday

[@sterlingdelong9008]

Are u guys still together

[@urie4769]

@@sterlingdelong9008 hahaha sadly no

[@iron1975]

@@urie4769 I knew it

[@tiersexualcommunistpropaga2766]

@@urie4769 F

[@matijamodric1435]

@@urie4769 F .... u wasted good hex nut

[@browill9]

Thanx for all the awesome tips. Great video

[@l.n.b9485]

I love the way yoy show ways so that everyone can do it. Not everyone has the same options as you of course. So great job man! I would be fun to see you dot it out of a rusted nut btw.:)

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Awesome job. Turned out really nice. Just as good 👍 as a store bought but only better. Whoever you give it to will appreciate it more because you made it. Anyone can just buy one. How many ordinary people can make one though? Thanks to you, I'm going to give it a try. Take care my friend.

[@orangecounty60]

Such great ideas and help thank you

[@GetWetDiving]

Very good tutorial. Thank you

[@justincook123]

absolutely brilliant

[@Heather22056]

Good job and well worth the time.

[@bastienleminh1286]

Thx for explanation. .clearly ! Nice ring...

[@mattnobrega6621]

really cool video. the ring and box are awsome I would be proud too.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Nice work.One of the few people who pronounce bocote correctly too! Great little box 😃

[@zdenek7220]

Brilliant, thanks for the idea.

[@ghenkis6khan]

that is some very nice work man ilove it. i think im gonna make me one. thank you

[@MrKenstar2]

Awesome. Great job!

[@MarkPrimavera]

Great Video and thank you for sharing!!!

[@LuxieDamned]

Amazing job!

[@mox1968]

nice job , looks tremendous !!

[@BIGBUDDY291]

awesome job Andrew

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Just awesome. Cheers! Chris.

[@billt7283]

Ha! Drill on the belt grinder.... love it

[@domingohernandez4189]

totally cool, nice ring.....

[@booper343]

Love this!!!

[@robcampos6437]

Nice work! I lost my wedding band a few years ago, and now I know how to make my own. Thanks!

[@owensommerfeld7996]

Gonna try to make this out of brass for a lord of the rings type replica. Great video!

[@MrHareshacharya1]

Love it... nice one.

[@Leducwaterbury]

Enjoyed video. I would like to try this. Maybe make one for each of my kids.

[@click212]

Very nice. Thanks.

[@onlineguy55]

Super great job

[@MemeKing44]

awesome vid man thanks!

[@carhall56]

Well Done !!!

[@robertomerced1184]

Great job thank

[@Brentlythomas13]

Really nice! Thanks! Amazing....

[@hamedalviri193]

Thanks dude,very good🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

[@jamesprewett3720]

this guy made two rings!! he must be nuts

[@jayp1113]

AWESOME........................................NYC

[@KikyouLove]

that box is so adorable

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job one question when you grind down the inside how do you keep it from getting out of round

[@Aulderath]

Thanks for posting this, the ring and the box both look great! I was wondering, did you temper the ring again, after you finished shaping it?

[@vincentrosa9631]

Very nice

[@briandubya3930]

You inspire me brother

[@lucky_ramen9803]

My....precious!!!

[@bhamjoe]

Hey Andrew, awesome video! I’ve watched several of your ring vids, could you do one using only tools such as the drill and dremel? A tutorial using only those two tools? Thank you for the awesome content.

[@sterlingdelong9008]

Yes u could u would just need a ring to match the whole size

[@jl4280]

Yup

[@Flamer041]

I also made one, i just love it

[@zyjzpasja457]

good job

[@isaacaquino6175]

Is there a better way to secure the ring to the drill when your smoothing the outside?

[@chrisbryant3218]

Very cool idea good job and some of the comments are hilarious

[@danielmiller2977]

Nice job! can't wait to try it. Thanks.

[@gailpengelly8581]

Oh my god, this is bloody genius....YOU are a bloody GENIUS. thanks for putting this up...I'm SO goin to try this. X

[@Mauksta]

I made 2 rings with your tutorial and had a couple of grey spots developing on the polished surface on the rings after couple of weeks (it is not dirt. Tried to scrub it off vigorously). Just wanted to ask for a cause (material, moisture, insufficient heat treating or any other possible cause) or should I just ignore it and try to polish it again. I'm new to this metalworking bussines so naturally I have no clue.

[@ArchangelTara618]

WHATS REALLY COOL IS U COULD GET THAT ENGRAVED WOW I MAKE HAND MADE WIRE JEWELRY & THIS IS REALLY COOL TY 4 SHARING THIS VID W/US

[@chadsrip4324]

very cool

[@komarapermana2140]

thanks

[@artisanvalley9306]

Very nice you should be very happy with your workmanship. I made my wife's and my wedding rings 33 years ago out of monel nuts. Back then all I could do is drill them out to the basic size and used rifle files and cut a diamond shape on the top with a similar style to your first ring.

[@Aloth600]

WOW. Great job! where did you pick up the hardwood for the box?

[@gavinp2755]

Thanks for sharing, this is an excellent tutorial. I'm wondering if you can use brass nuts and use the same process shown here?

[@matthewvoightlander4868]

Gavin Pili I couldn't see it being much of a different process Just brass instead of stainless

[@ejryan1868]

Gavin Pili I think brass would turn your finger green after a while for oxidation, not sure though

[@umwosoblranran9130]

Gavin Pili You might want to wipe it down with finger nail polish remover so that you can get all of the excess factory finish .

[@Andy-ir1sj]

These Nutzzzzz !!!

[@puddingfan]

If I were to use a Galvanized nut would I still take a blow torch to it? I'm not entirely sure what that does but it seems important.

[@artistaesistenzialista381]

Bravo interessante

[@garethjones2312]

Do you have to heat the the steel before working it?

[@scottconger1266]

Nice video, what grit sand paper do you use on the belt sander?

[@vivianboggss]

What is the simplest way to figure out what size nut to get ? My fiancee is a 14.5 and when I looked up specifics on that size I got 2.895" / 73.5mm. What size nut do I use? Any help is appreciated.

[@nicholasswift1711]

I put a handheld angle grinder in my Vice to do my grinding

[@ryankuhn9004]

Can I find the stainless steel nuts that you used to make your ring at lows

[@danielalcaraz7847]

Podrías darme el espesor necesario con la rosca atornillada a algo. Después quitarle la rosca. Ahorrarias tiempo.

[@angelsanwinhtay5171]

awesome

[@Agent-jm1it]

nice video

[@edwardpascoe4770]

I would love one of these rings but have basicly none of these tools... would you or do you sell them?

[@tammyuren6591]

I’ve seen in the comments that a lot of people have asked for the size of the nuts to use. I’d also like to know. I’ll either have to order online or ask someone to go and get them for me. It makes it very hard if I don’t know what size to tell them to get or what to order. Please tell us the best size/sizes to use. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@VaracolacidVesci]

To make the nuts round is easier if you start with it before removing the inner part. Put 2 nuts into a fitting screw, locking them to each other. Put the screw in a drill, you can use a vise or press to lock the drill, turn it on and use a file to round the nuts.

[@hero654789]

So I made one of these and I’m worried if it will rust, i used a stainless steel nut and I get mixed answers

[@juanvillegas5728]

What kind of sand paper and polish do you use?

[@ericreeves6784]

Interesting vids …. Does the polishing process prevent rusting on non stainless steel nut rings ?

[@user-bw7jy7sl2g]

יפה מאוד .

[@elijahlafountain3946]

Smoov lol it's smooth

[@fajrihmohammad4263]

what camera you use to record this video?.

[@fang456575]

what size nut did you use

[@travisplatte6640]

What size nut did you use

[@kwinlynpritchett6988]

anyone know what size the nut needs to be?

[@rylergilll]

Can you make a ring just using File/Sandpaper?

[@ManicMechanic82]

nice ring and video. honestly though you don't need to use a dozen different kinds of sanding grits for one ring. choose a basic coarse grit, a medium and a finishing grit. this will save you money and time. but again, nice work.

[@ioncii2955]

Hi ! How can i make it not smalls bad ?

[@paulcrow7467]

nice