I was using the other ring bending tool that everyone else is for making silverware jewelry.I was still struggling with thicker metals and getting the perfect circle. I was too hard on it, and ended up having to replace it. So I decided to try something different. I should have bought his one from the get go! It bends any thickness like butter. The design of the tool makes it super easy to close the circle and shape it round. It also takes up less space on my work table, and it comes with a much heavier and longer handle, so you don't need to weld a pipe on for better torque. Save yourself the extra money and buy this bad boy if you want to make spoon rings!