Tungsten rings can easily be removed in emergency situations, though
the method most effective does not include "cutting" it off. The only
tool one will need is a standard pair of vice grip style locking
pliers, and we will explain exactly how to remove a tungsten band if it
will not slide off in the normal fashion. Do not attempt to use
standard ring cutters.
Place
the vice grip–style locking pliers over the tungsten ring and adjust the jaws to clamp
lightly. Release and adjust tightener one-third turn and then clamp
again. Repeat until a crack is heard, and then continue clamping in
different positions until the hard material breaks away. Take care not
to slide or rotate the cracked ring on the finger. If the tungsten ring
contains an inlay of gold, the exposed gold can then be cut or clipped
in the usual fashion.
Usually medical situations in which this becomes a necessity include
excessive weight gain and hand injuries. When we have seen wedding
bands be removed in the past, it is almost always because they have
bent out of round or been smashed, making it incredibly uncomfortable
and painful for the person wearing the ring. Tungsten carbide wedding
bands will never bend. In fact, if you were to drop something very
heavy on it or slam it in the trunk of your car, it would break before
it would bend, and simply fall off your finger. In this case, you would
likely be safer wearing a tungsten ring than that made with precious
metals.
Remember, the safest thing to do is just
remove your tungsten band when you're lifting weights, rock climbing,
or anything of the sort.
Please see our video evidence section for step by step instructions in video format, (yes we actually break a ring).
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