Kristen /kris-ten/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced KRISS-ten. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Kristen is  follower of Christ . Variant of Christine; combined form of Kirsten and Kristina. See also Christen and Kirsten.
Instructions. Clamp the stainless steel rod into the vise with the area you need to bend resting against the side of the vise. Put on your safety glasses and leather gloves.Light the oxy-acetylene torch with the striker and set the torch to a neutral flame that does not emit any soot and has a constant blue glow.oosen the vise to release the bent stainless steel rod and place the bend into the bucket of cold water to cool off the steel. Clean the area of the bend with the 400-grit sandpaper to remove any oxidation from the surface of the rod.
Remove the pivot rod nut under the sink by turning it counterclockwise with a pair of pliers to remove the pivot rod. The pivot rod is a small rod extending from the sinkâs drain beneath the sink, held in place by the pivot rod nut. Remove the pivot rod and pull the stopper up and out of the drain. Turn the stopper so that the hole in the bottom faces the pivot rodâs position in the drain, and place the metal sink stopper back into the drain. Reinstall the pivot rod and tighten the pivot rod nut to secure it. Suction cup.