New Value Line 6-Spline Ring Stretcher, Reducer and Bender

This is the bench tool for sizing a plain band up or down and for bending ring stock into a band, all on one base. The Value Line 6-spline combination ring stretcher, reducer and bender is an improved entry-level tool for jewelers who need reliable sizing performance. Compared to the original value line combo units, this version has better overall fit and finish, and a notably improved reducing plate that rivals the quality of Italian and UK-made machines. The stretcher mandrel is graduated and marked in USA ring sizes 3–15, so sizing is fast and accurate. Made in India.

The 6-spline design delivers a gentler, more gradual stretching action than 4-spline stretchers, reducing stress on the band during sizing. The upright stretcher expands on the down stroke of the handle, which suits stretching non-ferrous, non-stone-set plain wedding bands.

The double-sided reducing plate is smooth and polished, a significant upgrade over the crudely finished plates found on most entry-level tools. Both sides share the same range of holes but differ in the slope of the depressions, with one side more steeply cut than the other, allowing slight compression and size reduction of narrow domed bands.

The tool also includes a built-in ring bending jig with a single flat die for forming and shaping ring stock into bands. The base has four mounting holes for securing the unit to a bench or worktable. Mounting hardware is not included. No instructions are included with this tool.

Operators must carefully inspect bands for previous sizing work. Bands that have been previously sized and soldered may split at the seam if stretching is attempted. Seamless precious metal wedding bands can be enlarged using this stretcher; how much depends on the thickness and type of band, and thin bands size up less than thicker bands. The reducing plate is used to slightly reduce plain round precious metal wedding bands, typically not more than 0.5 of a USA finger size, depending on band thickness and width.

Features

• 6-spline stretching mandrel for a gradual, lower-stress stretching action
• Graduated mandrel marked in USA ring sizes 3–15
• Expands on the down stroke of the handle
• Double-sided polished reducing plate with two different depression slopes for narrow domed bands
• Built-in ring bending jig with a single flat die for forming ring stock into bands
• Improved fit and finish over the original value line combo units
• Four base mounting holes for bench or worktable installation

Compatibility

For non-ferrous metals only (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and the like). Not for use on steel bands.

Notes

• Inspect all bands for prior sizing or solder seams before stretching; previously soldered bands may split.
• The amount of stretch or reduction achievable depends on band thickness, width and metal type.
• The reducing plate is suitable for plain round bands only; size reduction is typically no more than 0.5 of a USA finger size.
• Mounting hardware for bench installation is not included.