BASIC INSTALLATION OF A FINGER MATE SHANK

BASIC INSTALLATION OF A FINGER MATE SHANK

1.	The customer’s ring should be inspected for any repairs such as retipping. Repairs should be done before the Finger Mate shank is installed.	Installation clamp
2.	*Select the correct Finger Mate shank.** *Correct for closed finger size, width, height, hinge position and metal.	Installation clamp
3.	The customer’s ring is sized to the closed finger size, and then the existing shank is cut off at the point where the Finger Mate shank will be attached.	Shank top only clamped into installation clamp.
4.	The Finger Mate shank top only (with the male hinges) is put into the installation clamp. The bottom of the Finger Mate shank, with the female hinges, is set aside, as it is complete and requires no jewelry work.	Shank top only clamped into installation clamp.
5.	With the shank top in the installation clamp, the portion of the Finger Mate top to be replaced with the customer’s top is sawed out.	Middle portion of shank top removed to be replaced with the customer’s top.
6.	The customer’s top, is soldered to the Finger Mate top, while being held in position by the installation clamp.
7.	The customer’s top, (now with the Finger Mate top attached) is removed from the clamp and reassembled with the Finger Mate bottom.	Customer’s top held in position by the installation clamp.
8.	DO NOT SOLDER HINGE PINS! The hinge pins are riveted in place. The ring is polished. Then, the catch and spring is lubricated with Castor oil. The finished ring can now be delivered to the customer.	Customer’s top held in position by the installation clamp.

This is only an example of a basic Finger Mate installation. There are many other variations

For example two rings on one common shank.

See Product Line page for other styles.

Full instructions are provided to the bench jeweler with the Installer’s Clamp Tool.

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