To accurately determine your ring size using a ring mandrel, follow these simple steps:
Ring mandrels, which can be made of plastic, aluminum, or steel, are essentially graduated sticks used for measuring ring sizes. They are marked with measurements and sizes similar to a ruler. Here's how to use one:
- Slide the Ring: Gently slide the ring you want to measure onto the mandrel.
- Push it Down: Push the ring down the mandrel as far as it will go comfortably.
- Read the Measurement: Look at the base edge of the ring (the side closest to the wider end of the mandrel). The number on the mandrel that lines up with this edge indicates the ring's size.
In other words, the measurement you see where the ring stops on the mandrel is your ring size.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Slide | Place your ring on the mandrel. |
| 2. Position | Slide the ring down the mandrel until it stops. |
| 3. Read | Determine the ring size by reading the number on the mandrel that lines up with the ring's edge. |
It's important to note that when you look at the mandrel, you are seeing the ring size. This is because the mandrel works with measurements printed on it, just like a ruler.
