hotshot Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Idea from a pic posted on Facebook Patterns forum, but I found a better source of same images on Google Images. Cut on Eisenhower Dollar Coin. More nerve wrecking than fun, probably won't be cutting very many of these. Edited February 9, 2016 by hotshot ChelCass, New Guy, Fish and 3 others 6 Quote
Scrappile Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Very well done. Too delicate for me! Quote
Lucky2 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Yikesssss, on the cutting, yes to answer your question. Len Edited February 9, 2016 by Lucky2 Quote
RangerJay Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 The work you do is incredible. I'm guessing you would be the person to ask this question ..... Can brass be cut with the scrollsaw? - I'm thinking of westerm belt buckle size and thickness. Thanks, Jay Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Awesome job Randy. Now you know how long you can hold your breath. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
Ron Johnson Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Awesome cutting Randy. Very beautiful. Quote
hotshot Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Can brass be cut with the scrollsaw? Jay Yes, I've cut brass coins with no problem. However, the thicker you go, the harder it will be. I think belt buckle size should be fine as those are typically 1/8" thick or less. I would suggest jeweler blades. If you are not doing super high detail, I would use larger blades. On these coins, I'm using Pike 3/0 Jewelers, and break many many. On less detail, I would go try Pike "1/0" Jewelers or maybe the larger "1". (I actually got my best prices on Amazon.com) ----------Randy Edited February 12, 2016 by hotshot lawson56 and RangerJay 2 Quote
Dan Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 That is very cool! Thanks for sharing. Quote
wombatie Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 I can see that you would lose your nerve doing this one but the finished product is excellent. Well done Randy. Marg Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 this looks like a perfect necklace piece. If I was cutting it,I think I would have cut a small circle at eh upper point of the heart for a necklace chain. It sure is a pretty piece, Randy. Dick heppnerguy Quote
lawson56 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Randy that is just AWESOME!! To answer your question,many times. Quote
hotshot Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) this looks like a perfect necklace piece. If I was cutting it,I think I would have cut a small circle at eh upper point of the heart for a necklace chain. It sure is a pretty piece, Randy. Dick heppnerguy Funny you should say that, In the picture, I'm holding the coin by the circle I cut out for the necklace :-) If you look real close, you can see part of that where my thumb is. Edited February 9, 2016 by hotshot Quote
orangeman Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Randy, I'm always impressed with items you post here. Truly amazing talent. Are you on the craft show circuit? For several years there was a gentleman who cut jewelry from coins and did a land office business at the Spring art/craft show in Fairhope, AL. He wasn't there last year. There is certainly a demand for what you do! Are you doing the April 23-24 craft show in Franklin, TN? Only an hour away from you. We'll be there with a booth full of puzzles. Quote
RangerJay Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Yes, I've cut brass coins with no problem. However, the thicker you go, the harder it will be. I think belt buckle size should be fine as those are typically 1/8" thick or less. I would suggest jeweler blades. If you are doing doing super high detail, I would use larger blades. On these coins, I'm using Pike 3/0 Jewelers, and break many many. On less detail, I would go try Pike "1/0" Jewelers or maybe the larger "1". (I actually got my best prices on Amazon.com) ----------Randy Thanks so much - this is great - I really appreciate the information. Jay Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Funny you should say that, In the picture, I'm holding the coin by the circle I cut out for the necklace :-) If you look real close, you can see part of that where my thumb is. I hope this does not scare you, Randy, but it looks like we think a little alike Dick heppnerguy Quote
LarryEA Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Yes........ and I see why you did Quote
rdatelle Posted February 10, 2016 Report Posted February 10, 2016 Randy, that came out great. You are really the pro on cutting coins. Quote
newfie Posted February 10, 2016 Report Posted February 10, 2016 Amazing cutting thanks for sharing Quote
bobscroll Posted February 10, 2016 Report Posted February 10, 2016 You do really well on these projects of yours Randy! Well done! Bob Quote
FranMike Harley Posted February 11, 2016 Report Posted February 11, 2016 Wow Randy 2 thumbs up just for taking that one on in the first place.. Very well done Quote
lineman Posted February 11, 2016 Report Posted February 11, 2016 The coin looks very good! To answer the question.....yes, many times. Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 Idea from a pic posted on Facebook Patterns forum, but I found a better source of same images on Google Images. Cut on Eisenhower Dollar Coin. More nerve wrecking than fun, probably won't be cutting very many of these. music_heart.JPG You know how to have fun! Quote
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