In this edition of Step-By-Step, we'll look at giving a classic anniversary band a unique twist to breathe new life into the piece.
Here are the tools you'll need:
And the components and stones:
Step by Step:
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/1_10_1.png)
1. Approximately 3/4 up the heads, grind a slight angle
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/2_3.png)
2. Next, you'll need a 6 3/4 size mandrel. Using sticky wax, place the heads on the mandrel to verify that the angles match.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/3_3.png)
3. Working with two heads at a time, use wire to bind the heads together and solder each of the two end sets together. Then, bind the middle head in place and solder.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/4_2.png)
4. Size the shank at the shoulders. Using the wire, bind the head section to shank. Solder it all together.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/5.png)
5. Prep and polish.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/6_1.png)
6. Set the stones.
Here are the tools you'll need:
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And the components and stones:
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Step by Step:
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/1_10_1.png)
1. Approximately 3/4 up the heads, grind a slight angle
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/2_3.png)
2. Next, you'll need a 6 3/4 size mandrel. Using sticky wax, place the heads on the mandrel to verify that the angles match.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/3_3.png)
3. Working with two heads at a time, use wire to bind the heads together and solder each of the two end sets together. Then, bind the middle head in place and solder.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/4_2.png)
4. Size the shank at the shoulders. Using the wire, bind the head section to shank. Solder it all together.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/5.png)
5. Prep and polish.
![](https://assets.stullercloud.com/uploads/cms/media/bencharticle/6_1.png)
6. Set the stones.