Wedding rings - Plumbing Zone

Miguel · 01-30-2010, 02:55 AM

Once I got married, back in the early eighties I wore my wedding ring proudly until an unfortunate incident whilst moving CI boiler sections into place my left hand was crushed against another section.
It was no big deal, or so it seemed but my left hand ring finger was turning blue to the point that my buddy pointed out that my one finger on my left hand was big and blue! The ring had crushed onto my finger (probably saving it during the incident) but had cut off the circulation to that finger.
Everyone was ready with sidecutters and boltcutters but I held them off and sorta re-rounded it with some chanel-loks (good ol' pump pliers to the rescue). And I was able to get my ring to a round enough shape that I could slide it off with some soap and coaxing.
Since that day I kept my ring on my keychain, even to the chagrin of the wife who seemed to think that I was up to something else (which I never was.)
Years later I'm at a different job and the ring is no longer a hazard so I took it to a jeweller and had him re-round it and sized proper. I've been wearing it for the past 5 yrs however, now that I'm back on the tools I'm finding it a hinderance!

My question is: how many of you married plumbers wear a ring and if so how does it affect your daily performance. Those that don't what do you do with your ring?

**Bill** · 01-30-2010, 03:52 AM

I have not worn mine for about 20 years now.

I was jumping off a dump truck when my ring caught a burr and left me dangling.

DUNBAR PLUMBING · 01-30-2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

I have not worn mine for about 20 years now.

I was jumping off a dump truck when my ring caught a burr and left me dangling.

Many bad accidents have come of wedding rings, especially divorce.

Cal · 01-30-2010, 07:09 AM

Wear mine always ! Only time i don't is when i work out on the bags ( boxing not women)

Have had it caught a few times and am always cautious . I just think it really is the most important thing i can wear and don't want to be without it !

Bollinger plumber · 01-30-2010, 08:23 AM

I never wear mine. Seen and heard to many horror stories about them. I don't have my hair long or wear loose clothing for the same reason.

**Airgap** · 01-30-2010, 09:14 AM

Mine's never been off, despite all the warnings and horror stories I've heard over the years. It's something i'm willing to take the risk for. It's part of me. Will I regret it someday? Maybe, time will tell....

Redwood · 01-30-2010, 09:28 AM

Many people don't realize the severity of a degloving injury that can be caused by a ring.

Recently I was working with my brother on his pool filter when he did a jump over the rail on his deck to join me below.
His ring caught on the edge of the wood deck rail with about 8 inches to go before his feet touched the ground.
We went to the emergency room and after some poking and prodding received some good news. There was still feeling and movement on the finger all the way to the tip.

Interestingly enough the doctor that he had showed off the scars to a recent degloving that she had suffered and she had lost feeling and movement in her finger. So the news we had received was indeed good news. No one is immune to a degloving injury they can happen to anybody in many ways. In the trades we are just more susceptible and more at risk.

Below is a link to a picture of a degloving injury similar to the one my brother suffered. I included it as a link because its not pretty and in my opinion should only be viewed by someone that has elected to see it.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...9/2640390f.jpg

Makes you really think about wearing a ring doesn't it?

**Airgap** · 01-30-2010, 09:43 AM

According to the google ad up top, tungsten's not just for tiggin' anymore....wedding bands made of tungsten? why? Sorry bout the thread drift..disregard post....

Colgar · 01-30-2010, 09:50 AM

I was on a ladder with my head in a ceiling. I was balancing myself with a unistrut trapeze loaded with conduit.

I took a step down and my ring got caught on a unistrut clamp. Hurt like hell.

It came off after that.

My wife didn't like the fact that I wouldn't wear it.

My solution:

**SlickRick** · 01-30-2010, 09:57 AM

I don't wear mine. It's on the dresser while I am working. With the rest of the Bling.

01-30-2010, 02:55 AM	#1
Miguel Drained Professional Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunset Country, Ontario Posts: 709 My Photos	Wedding rings Once I got married, back in the early eighties I wore my wedding ring proudly until an unfortunate incident whilst moving CI boiler sections into place my left hand was crushed against another section. It was no big deal, or so it seemed but my left hand ring finger was turning blue to the point that my buddy pointed out that my one finger on my left hand was big and blue! The ring had crushed onto my finger (probably saving it during the incident) but had cut off the circulation to that finger. Everyone was ready with sidecutters and boltcutters but I held them off and sorta re-rounded it with some chanel-loks (good ol' pump pliers to the rescue). And I was able to get my ring to a round enough shape that I could slide it off with some soap and coaxing. Since that day I kept my ring on my keychain, even to the chagrin of the wife who seemed to think that I was up to something else (which I never was.) Years later I'm at a different job and the ring is no longer a hazard so I took it to a jeweller and had him re-round it and sized proper. I've been wearing it for the past 5 yrs however, now that I'm back on the tools I'm finding it a hinderance! My question is: how many of you married plumbers wear a ring and if so how does it affect your daily performance. Those that don't what do you do with your ring?

01-30-2010, 03:52 AM	#2
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,867 My Photos	I have not worn mine for about 20 years now. I was jumping off a dump truck when my ring caught a burr and left me dangling. __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

01-30-2010, 07:09 AM	#4
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,407 My Photos	Wear mine always ! Only time i don't is when i work out on the bags ( boxing not women) Have had it caught a few times and am always cautious . I just think it really is the most important thing i can wear and don't want to be without it ! __________________ "The unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided; but never hit softly."

01-30-2010, 08:23 AM	#5
Bollinger plumber Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Missouri Posts: 1,326 My Photos	I never wear mine. Seen and heard to many horror stories about them. I don't have my hair long or wear loose clothing for the same reason. __________________ http://alsdrainservice.services.offi...m/default.aspx Only two devining forces have died for you. One is Jesus Christ and the other is the American soldier. One died for your soul the other died for your freedom.

01-30-2010, 09:14 AM	#6
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	Mine's never been off, despite all the warnings and horror stories I've heard over the years. It's something i'm willing to take the risk for. It's part of me. Will I regret it someday? Maybe, time will tell.... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

01-30-2010, 09:28 AM	#7
Redwood jA-Rod dat u? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,252 My Photos	Many people don't realize the severity of a degloving injury that can be caused by a ring. Recently I was working with my brother on his pool filter when he did a jump over the rail on his deck to join me below. His ring caught on the edge of the wood deck rail with about 8 inches to go before his feet touched the ground. We went to the emergency room and after some poking and prodding received some good news. There was still feeling and movement on the finger all the way to the tip. Interestingly enough the doctor that he had showed off the scars to a recent degloving that she had suffered and she had lost feeling and movement in her finger. So the news we had received was indeed good news. No one is immune to a degloving injury they can happen to anybody in many ways. In the trades we are just more susceptible and more at risk. Below is a link to a picture of a degloving injury similar to the one my brother suffered. I included it as a link because its not pretty and in my opinion should only be viewed by someone that has elected to see it. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...9/2640390f.jpg Makes you really think about wearing a ring doesn't it? __________________ *"Fascism should rightly be called Corporatism, as it is the merger of corporate and government power."* ~Benito Mussolini~ Lloyd Blankfein for President 2012 - Save Money Cut Out The Middleman! 411 Plumb Appliance Stimulus Package Last edited by Redwood; 01-30-2010 at 01:59 PM..

01-30-2010, 09:43 AM	#8
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	According to the google ad up top, tungsten's not just for tiggin' anymore....wedding bands made of tungsten? why? Sorry bout the thread drift..disregard post.... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

01-30-2010, 09:57 AM	#10
SlickRick Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 5,770 My Photos	I don't wear mine. It's on the dresser while I am working. With the rest of the Bling. __________________ "I believe human-beings and fist can co-exist peacefully....." GW

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