🔍 JT148RR SE Ring Stretcher and Reducer - Enhanced SEO Review

The unit I have still works but I can tell the gears are starting to wear out as the mechanism gets a little "sticky/chunky" after about 15 rings " becomes. Reason for only 3 stars: The plate does not have reduction dies large enough to accommodate larger rings (large quarter sizes are also an issue). I have also found that the reduction plate does not polish as well as some other more expensive devices and can sometimes leave marks on the outside of the ring. Overall not bad for making…

I had to completely disassemble, clean, re-grease and reassemble to get a smooth ride. The die plate has horizontal machining lines that cause rings to stick and slip, which can result in either scoring or uneven ring size. I bought another manufacturer. Stamping plate and machined center pin that is fully polished and smooth. Mounted on the table, everything re-lubricated and tightened, everything works fine. I lubricate the matrix with slippery oil and lay it out so that the rings do not…

Think about where the bad reviews are coming from. Nobody blew up the unit by stretching the ring. All are on the base of the reduction plate during reduction and rotation. If you only use it for stretching then there is no problem. When downsizing, take the time to harden the tool. Yes, you must do it, because to avoid this, you would have to pay more than $200 for a turnkey stretcher. The base of the tool is hollow, and all that force would split anything that didn't have a support…