Making a Black Ceramic Inlay ring from the deck of the Battleship Texas

[@vickyburton2434]

Wow. What beautiful workmanship!❤❤❤

[@hillcountryrings]

Thank you so much!

[@ExcaliburRings]

I’m a fan! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@hillcountryrings]

Thanks! We learn best when we can learn from each other.

[@TheBeardx16]

That turned out lovely.

[@hillcountryrings]

Thank You!

[@dane5547]

Hello, I've noticed that you've used several brands of 2 part epoxies for your rings. What is your favorite brand for overall strength and ease of use? BTW, I really like your videos; great job. Also, I live in Waxahachie.

[@hillcountryrings]

Hi. Without a doubt, West Systems 'G Flex' 2part epoxy. Has to cure overnight but WAYY stronger than anything else I've used.

[@annadudziak7057]

WATCHING IT IT'S AMAZING JOB DONE ✅👍 PRETTY COOL TOO LIKE OMG PERFECTION RESPECT TO THIS ARTIST AND TO ALL TOO 🙏🙏

[@hillcountryrings]

Thank you so much for the kind words. That means a lot to me!

[@scottwaters6403]

Is that Bob Smith industries five minute epoxy? Is that typically what you use to bond wood to the metal ring cores?

[@hillcountryrings]

Sorry for the delay in answering (was out of town). I used to use the 5 minute epoxy but had some issues. Now use 'GFlex' from West Systems. Takes overnight to cure but MUCH stronger.

[@scottwaters6403]

No problem! I’ve been mostly laminating wood together (haven’t tried metal cores yet). Been using JB Weld (for a little extra waterproofing) for that. Thank you!

[@user-ql7wb8nv3c]

What do you use for polish? Great video

[@hillcountryrings]

I use 'Zam' on one wheel, then finish on a clean wheel.

[@Medevah]

You need more subs! I may be contacting you for a couple of memorial rings. Can you think of any appropriate inlay material that’s blueish purple in color?

[@hillcountryrings]

Maybe Lavender Opal? That would make a pretty ring!

[@slowturtle6745]

I'm a supporter of the Battle Ship Texas foundation and I would love one of those rings to add to my collection. My question and I mean no disrespect but do you make them in men's sizes? I looked at your website and the largest ring I saw was a size 12...I'm really not into pinky rings. Is that the largest you can or will make?

[@hillcountryrings]

No offense taken. I actually can get the ring cores up to size 17, but I currently only have mandrels that hold the ring on the lathe that go up to size 13 (I'll look and see if I can get a larger mandrel).

[@slowturtle6745]

@@hillcountryrings Thank you sir. If you do please post it where we can see it either here or on your website. My ring finger is a 15, I can wear a 12 on my pinky but it's a tight fit.

[@300fans]

How does one find themselves with wood from a Battleship?

[@hillcountryrings]

A few of the battleships have conservation/repair groups that replace deck boards. I get these from those groups, or the battleship's online gift shop. I get some really nice pieces but it's expensive. Sometimes the wood is all split/unusable (so I just consider those a donation for the maintenance of the ship).

[@davidsettles5706]

I notice you were wearing glasses in you dusk mask....Please; which mask do you use.

[@hillcountryrings]

Sorry it took so long to reply! It's the XINBKT 17 in 1. Bought it on Amazon, here's a link. (www.amazon.com/XINBTK-Full-Face-Respirator-Reusable/dp/B09WQL3SP7?ref_=ast_sto_dp) The glasses are just a pair of reading glasses that I 'hacked' so I could permanently mount them in the respirator (works great). Here's a link to that video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/inW6gYCGiZ58sMU