Of interest to Hobo Nickel carvers

[Steve Adams]

Here is a link to a video that shows my methods for material removal.
http://youtu.be/SdfGEdsdVbs
Hope this works. If not, title is Steve Adams coin engraving on Youtube.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Kudos Steve. Great demo!

Pretty amazing to see this nowadays...

No power assisted whizbang engraving tools, no sharpening templates, no 100,000rpm rotary tool, and no microscope in sight!

Simplest way will always be the best.



Problem is with the McDonalds mentality. Gotta eat it, have it or do it RIGHT NOW!

And hammer & chisel or push engraving generally require just a bit too much time to master for the folks who can't wait...



Your video makes me wish I could still at least push. (Never did enough work that required the H&C to really master it.)

And of course - long for the days when I didn't even need an Optivisor - much less a microscope.


Brian

 

[mdengraver]

That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing. Hope to see the finished product.

 

[Keith]

Great video. Nice fixtures you built to hold the giant coins.

 

[mdengraver]

I also liked your fixture to rest different size/width gravers that provided extra control in tight places that required accuracy. Would like to know how you made such a fixture. It was very innovative. Some people might be interested in purchasing one or learning how to make one.

 

[Willem Parel]

Great video, nice work.
I see you created a distance to the lenses of your magnifier, what is the advantage of that.
Thanks for showing.

 

[Steve Adams]

Thanks all. Brian I like your comments. I do have a confession to make though, I have a gravermax and scope in my workshop. Because I am so comfortable with old school tools I love working this way. The gravermax see's limited use, and the scope is used when I work on things that are difficult to see. When this coin is complete, I will share it with everyone along with some more information. The fixture is milled out epoxy attached to a two jaw chuck. I can make jigs to hold what I need and use it like a big engravers vise. The table itself tilts to relieve stress on my neck. The engraving bridge is simple to make. Just make a loop out of brass with rod left over for a handle, put some grooves in the loop and slide or rock the graver in the groove. The optivisor lens is mounted away from my eyes more so I don't have to get as close to the work, simple as that.
Mark the chisels are M2 high speed steel, 3/16 square. Most industrial catalogs that have machining sections will carry these. They come pre-hardened so grind slowly with water to dip in.

 

[mtgraver]

Steve,
Wonderful video, just curious what your chisels are made from? I've never trusted myself to use a rotary tool on things, probably because it isn't a high speed like the ones you're using. I love H/C work but to be competitive today the air assist sure helps.
Mark

 

[mrthe]

Great video,thank you for share!

 

[Sam]

You make me want to grab my hammer & chisel, Steve! I really enjoyed watching you cut. Thanks for sharing this video and I'm looking forward to the sequel

 

[willy]

Great video, nice work.
Willy

 

[jackhammer]

Thanks for the information. I am a new member and finally managed to get my hands on some nickels the other day. 10 buffalo nickels, a few dateless ones with which I intend to start this hobby. Now I just need to find the tools.