Online Metals Blog

Well, I feel terrible. I got so wrapped up in MakerFaire, that I didn’t get a chance to read blogger e-mails. As a result, I wasn’t able to cogradulate John and his lovely new bride until now.

They were married on June 6th…and we wish then nothing but the best!!!

Here’s the message Jim sent me a couple of weeks ago:

Amber / Online Metals Blog:

I am a hobby machinist and - with much pride - have actually put together a small machine / metal working shop in my (very small) NYC apartment. Given my urban location paired with the fact that I don’t own a car, I buy a lot of my metal online. I’m also an avid follower of your blog

I am very excited to be getting married in a few weeks (June 6th is the big day!) and I decided to make my wedding ring on my 7×14 lathe (don’t worry - my fiancee’s was purchased from a proper Jeweler ;)). I did some research and determined that stainless should be best for wear and aesthetic. You guys had the best selection of choices, so I purchased a few different varieties (303, 304, 316…) in early April. After a few nights of experimenting, I have finished my ring! Attached are a few photo’s.

Thanks for carrying such a wide selection and helping out us ’small guys.’ Feel free to browse more of work and adventures at www.nyccnc.com.

Best,

John

John,

Thanks again for your business, and your submission to the blog. I’m sure your wife is very proud of you for taking the time to create a wedding band. Hand made, one of a kind. That’s pretty special!

Congrats, congrats, congrats! From the entire OnlineMetals team. We wish you the best.

Kevin made this wedding band for a friend out of titanium(6al-4v) purchased from OnlineMetals. They were machined on my manual lathe and mill.

It consists of 2 titanium rings that nest. The outer ring has 7 holes radially placed, that align with 7 tapped holes on the inner ring. The screws are 24 k gold, purchased from a watch maker.

The gold screws do not “Clamp”- they merely form studs that prevent the 2 rings from separating.

“OnlineMetals is my goto place for exotic materials- the small order minimums makes it so easy to play with these great materials!

Cheers~

Kevin”