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    great job. maybe you missed your calling as a jeweler. Thanks for posting!
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    Well my mandrel and dapping block showed up today so I gave it a try. Here are my first two attempts with clad quarters. It will probably take me a while to practice before I try a silver but this seems like something I could enjoy. I'll definitely be looking for a press.
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    Very impressive sir! I've got a new workbench in the shop that might be calling my name when winter hits. Is there a training video you recommend to learn how to do this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skamaniac View Post
    Very impressive sir! I've got a new workbench in the shop that might be calling my name when winter hits. Is there a training video you recommend to learn how to do this?
    Ska...try checking on youtube for Fencekid, and adam mcskinny. those guys have some good vids on how this is done. i learned a lot from both of those guys.
    and google coin rings, look for a ryan oshea . in my opinion he produces flawless immaculate rings. of all sorts, types, sizes etc. i just hope one day to be anywhere near his quality of work . good luck getting started! if ya have questions, email me at Hookyisbackxx@aol.com.

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    btw Skamaniac...i have another pic to show you. its my morgan next to one i made for a customer. he LOVES his new ring lol.

    the 1921 ring is the customers.
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    Man those are fantastic!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hook View Post
    Ska...try checking on youtube for Fencekid, and adam mcskinny. those guys have some good vids on how this is done. i learned a lot from both of those guys.
    and google coin rings, look for a ryan oshea . in my opinion he produces flawless immaculate rings. of all sorts, types, sizes etc. i just hope one day to be anywhere near his quality of work . good luck getting started! if ya have questions, email me at Hookyisbackxx@aol.com.
    Teriffic! Thanks for the help.
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    Very nice rings ! Congrats on this nice job you did !! Must look awesome on a finger !

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    Those are very nice rings. I think I might give it a try this winter. Very Cool, Great job
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    If I ever get another Morgan (er... never found one but got a couple of them !), I might get in touch with you ! This is really neat !

    I also discovered the Hobo rings this year, and I think they are awesome too.

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    thanks for all the nice comments everyone! i get excited when i make a real nice ring, and always want to share it with others lol. who woulda thought an old cajun like me could do something neat like this? hahaha .HH everyone!!

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    After seeing those beautiful rings hook, I gave it a shot myself. After a lot of trial and error I am getting the hang of it. At least I am comfortable enough to work on silver halves. Not brave enough or energetic enough to try a Morgan though. Here is a couple pics of the growing inventory. The two gold coins are French 2 and 5 franc coins. They will need to be sealed to keep from discoloring the finger. It is a fun hobby and hopefully I can sell a couple here and there to offset detecting costs. Thanks for looking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronandari View Post
    After seeing those beautiful rings hook, I gave it a shot myself. After a lot of trial and error I am getting the hang of it. At least I am comfortable enough to work on silver halves. Not brave enough or energetic enough to try a Morgan though. Here is a couple pics of the growing inventory. The two gold coins are French 2 and 5 franc coins. They will need to be sealed to keep from discoloring the finger. It is a fun hobby and hopefully I can sell a couple here and there to offset detecting costs. Thanks for looking.
    wow for a newcomer to ringing, you sure have progressed a long way! i think those rings look fantastic! i see a benjamin franklin ring in there..from what i see you did really great on it! but do me a favor...dont let it be known just how easy ringing is hehehe shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. it'll be our secret ok?

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    Wow! Very nice. Can I send you some crusty Large Cents to be made into rings ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lodge Scent View Post
    Wow! Very nice. Can I send you some crusty Large Cents to be made into rings ?
    Sure Lodge Scent. I did one for you this morning. Here are the before and after pictures.
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