hotshot Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) I've always dreamed of being able to get enough detail at a small scale to do a portrait on a coin. Well, I'm not there yet, but in my defense, the scale is pretty freaking small.. Part of my problem is that even though I'm using #72 bits, my drill holes are still bigger than the details I'm trying to cutting. Second problem, I'm not the best pattern designer. If I try this again, I may need to see if I can go down a bit size or two. Still, I feel good about a few of the thin strands of hair. Ok,enough excuses . . . The image is from a picture of my daughter. --------Randy Edited July 16, 2016 by hotshot Smudger, Fab4, New Guy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 That is totally crazy good. I can't imagine trying to do something like that with my Dewalt. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 That is totally crazy good. I can't imagine trying to do something like that with my Dewalt. dave Dave I also have the DW788 and love it. The Dewalt is very capable of this kind of cutting. ------Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Randy your coin cutting is awesome my friend. You have got the talent for it. Thank you for sharing this with us and allowing us a glimpse of what is possible. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Randy, I figured my Dewalt vibrated way too much to do something that delicate. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I've always dreamed of being able to get enough detail at a small scale to do a portrait on a coin. Well, I'm not there yet, but in my defense, the scale is pretty freaking small.. Part of my problem is that even though I'm using #72 bits, my drill holes are still bigger than the details I'm trying to cutting. Second problem, I'm not the best pattern designer. If I try this again, I may need to see if I can go down a bit size or two. Still, I feel good about a few of the thin strands of hair. Ok,enough excuses . . . The image is from a picture of my daughter. --------Randy jess.JPG One day you'll get good at this,lol Just kidding .I've looked at loades a cut coins on the net and nobody come close to the quality and detail of "Hotshot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Looks good Randy, I do see what your saying about using a smaller sized drill though. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 :shock: :thumbs: :thumbs: That is totally awesome. You have just blown me away. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Wow that's a good one I don't know how you have the patience. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Looking good Randy !....You use a jig for holding the coins while cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 that is the best cutting that i have seen for a while. Thanks for showing IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hi Randy: Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I can see why you want the smaller bits, but the cutting is outstanding. Would smaller bits even cut through metal? I break them in wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Randy, that came out great. You may want to do a profile of a person that way you could outline the head and face and it would not require as many holes or cuttings. You could get the profile by having then sit between a light and a blank piece of paper and you could trace the outline on the paper and then reduce it to coin size. Just an idea realize it is a bit of work. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Looking good Randy !....You use a jig for holding the coins while cutting? Jim, when you are working on coins, you guide and rotate the coins with the tips of your fingers. You can't really do that with a "Steve Good" type jig. Also, most jigs don't have any support in the center of the coin, so if the blade catches, it will bend or break the small pieces off. Believe me, with a little bit of practice, on coins as big as the Kennedy, you don't need a jig. An old scroller called "Oily" on the forums gave me the best option for cutting smaller coins. You take a thin piece of wood a few inches square, and put a puddle of superglue in the middle, then press coin down into the superglue. This gives you something bigger to hold on to, but keeps the support intact, and you can still handle the piece with finesse. Also, after you soak it in Acetone, you have a bonus copy of your pattern in wood, with more detail than what you could get in wood alone. I miss Oiley, he passed away a year or so back. ---------Randy Edited July 17, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Amazing work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Randy if that your first shot at a portrait I think you will have it down very shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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