Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Yup, sounds very familiar, in my set one with one ring goes first, two rings second, no ring final. Try to look at the 'blades', one with most blunt blades goes first.
And yes, don't forget the WD 40. I didn't try without it, but think it helped a lot.
Didn't tried without the vice either, it went too good clamped...
Wish you same luck as mine!!!