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		Faaak on July 9, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Making my own wedding rings Yet, you (gently) smash it with a hammer and it breaks to pieces. By adding a block that is a bit thicker than the finger bone, you prevent smashing your finger in the process

wlesieutre on July 9, 2024 [–]

Locking pliers (aka vise grips) are a good tool for it, since you can set how wide the jaws will close

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