Introduction: Lead Free Solder Ring

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Make this cool ring using house hold lead free solder

Step 1: Materials


You will need lead free solder, a zip tie, and a piece of pipe close to the diameter of your finger.

Step 2: Measure Your Finger


Wrap the zip around your finger and mark where one end meets the zip tie.

Step 3: Find the Right Size Pipe


Using the marked zip tie, find a piece of scrap pipe close to the diameter of your finger.

Step 4: Bend the Solder


Clamp the solder in a vice near its end against the pipe. Wrap the solder around the pipe.  You may need to re-position everything several times in the vice to get a full wrap around the pipe.  Once you've completed a revolution, remove from the vice and continue wrapping the solder around the pipe by hand.

Step 5: Cut and Sand


Once you've made the number of revolutions you want, cut the solder and sand the ends to remove any sharp edges.

Step 6: Final Adjustment


Some adjustments may be needed if your pipe wasn't an exact match of your finger.  Carefully bend the ring to tighten or loosen as needed.