Help, please: The best way to do this?

[Jim Sackett]

How do I remove part of a Nickel Without leaving wholes and high spots? What kind of tool is best, a grinder. a stone, emery cloth, a graver???


Jim

 

[Billzach]

Jim
A #36 and #42 hand push flat graver and toothpick..I,ll try and draw out how I do it and send it to you..

 

[samf]

Billzach,this may sound dumb but what do you do with the toothpick?

 

[Billzach]

No, it,s not a dumb question, I lay it on the coin and use it as leverage for my graver..You can shave the letters off the coin and not dig in..I do not use a heel on my graver when I do this.

 

[filbertius]

Everyone always says that the only dumb question is the one you don't ask.
Good Luck,
Gary

 

[JIA]

I always learn something every day even if i didnt ask the question.

I just love this forum.

 

[Jim Sackett]

Hi Bill

I'm setting up the flat gravers today. #36 and a #42. Hand pushers no heel.

Jim

 

[Billzach]

Jim
It might take you a few mins. to get used to the no heel, but it works good for me, don,t try to take a lot off at a time..After a little practice you can have your nickel smoothed down in 30 mins. or less..Also sanding sticks.... [ Gesswein # 107-3606 ] really give you a smooth surface after you remove letters..