I covered in great detail most all of the tools that jewelers use in this instructable so please refer to that for learning about all of the tools and how they are used. Reading through that instructable first will also explain a lot of the terminology used. There are links in each section to specific tools used in the making of this ring. If there are ever any questions about tools or procedures please don't hesitate to ask!

There are a couple of tools used in the making of this ring that aren't in the mentioned instructable, notably the jeweler's torch, ring bending pliers and rolling mill.

My torch of choice is the Hoke brand. I've been using one of these torches for almost twenty years and it's been great. For gas I use a mix of Oxygen and natural gas. The Oxygen regulator is set to 35-40 psi and the natural gas is pumped straight into the building at approximately 5 psi. Oxygen and Propane are also a good mix if you don't have access to natural gas.

The ring bending pliers are really nice because they don't dent the material as it is bent into a circular shape. If you find you're making a lot of ring shanks I highly recommend them. A substitute for thin material is to use bow bending pliers. If you're using thick material to make the ring shank you can always do it the old fashioned way- anneal the metal to soften it and then hammer it to shape around a mandrel.

A rolling mill allows you to roll out material in either flat, square or round shapes depending on the shape of the rollers. The one I use has various sizes of square shapes and a large flat section. On the opposite side of the mill there is a set of shapes for making half round wire. Rolling mills are bananas expensive- new prices range from around $300 to well over $1000 but you can often find them used on Craigslist at bargain prices.

It's certainly possible to make this ring without the pliers or rolling mill- they just make it a lot easier. If you can find the proper thickness metal you want to use from a metal supplier that can save you the trouble of using a rolling mill.

A really good source for jewelry metals is Hoover and Strong. I've been using them as a supplier for as long as I can remember and they've always been great to deal with!