tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.comments2014-07-26T19:34:25.070-07:00O'Shea Coin RingsCaptainMyCaptainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-34628871191154903292014-07-26T19:34:25.070-07:002014-07-26T19:34:25.070-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Coach Ray Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009357159238241471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-33872018124553267042014-06-27T17:08:23.199-07:002014-06-27T17:08:23.199-07:00Someone asked above and I am curious too...how do ...Someone asked above and I am curious too...how do you get your rings domed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-81049771640637518582014-06-22T12:55:39.469-07:002014-06-22T12:55:39.469-07:00I typically silver wash the inside. Nail polish wo...I typically silver wash the inside. Nail polish works, but it doesn't last long. clear krylon works better. And there are number of copper coatings you can buy for jewelry. <br />I don't make a lot of copper rings unless that person is buying for the novelty or arthritis. Give some clear krylon try. Cheap. and holds. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-42445981404769243672014-06-22T12:28:12.214-07:002014-06-22T12:28:12.214-07:00Do you and what is it that you use if you do, coat...Do you and what is it that you use if you do, coat your non-silver rings so they won't leave marks on the skin? I have been using clear nail polish but I'm not completely satisfied with it. Thanks, BillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415201881390552448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-19802489161667443712014-04-17T12:15:23.588-07:002014-04-17T12:15:23.588-07:00Yes and a smaller mandrel would help as well. Yes and a smaller mandrel would help as well. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-59347646537391371122014-04-17T07:36:27.181-07:002014-04-17T07:36:27.181-07:00Is there any way with hand tools to make a ring sm...Is there any way with hand tools to make a ring smaller? I tried making a ring out of a half dollar (started with a cupro-nickel one as to not ruin any silver) but the end result is way too large for my finger. Would starting with a smaller hole be the best bet?conpewterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895605735087679035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-19326027147096540832014-03-31T10:38:28.381-07:002014-03-31T10:38:28.381-07:00Use leather. That will end the marring. You will a...Use leather. That will end the marring. You will always get a little marring there anyway. After you have folded your ring, use a flat file and file away 90% of the blur. Leave the rest and as it works with you for a comfortable smooth fit. <br />A rathburn is extremely helpful as well. And for their price, I would say yes pick one up. BUT, use leather on it! Otherwise you'll get marring inside it as well. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-28887608328632977132014-03-31T10:36:25.465-07:002014-03-31T10:36:25.465-07:00Vmax. I almost always use the smallest hole possib...Vmax. I almost always use the smallest hole possible on all my coins. Just so they fit on the mandrel tightly. The reason being is, because it gives me room to work. As I mention over n over. The filing of the non factory side is the real KEY to a great ring. Not the initial hole. Trust me. I have a lot of years under my belt with these. If I am working with a larger size ring, I will go with a larger hole. <br />For small coins, a small hole and the use of a small mandrel. <br />I will cover this in my next post. So people understand it. I will list some basic hole sizes I use. But the truth is, its really a matter of judgement based on how you want the ring to turn out. <br />Next post will be around the 10th of April as I am on holiday. So check back. And hopefully I will sort this all out for you all. <br />Cheers and Best of luck. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-10271536418238231582014-03-31T06:48:38.868-07:002014-03-31T06:48:38.868-07:00On any of the coin ring making sites i have visite...On any of the coin ring making sites i have visited, nobody has mentioned what i think is a very relevant and important piece of information ! And that is what size hole is needed in the coin, and do you need different size holes for different size rings ?vmax1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/02347015740894983000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-79817266393897031682014-03-18T08:11:09.500-07:002014-03-18T08:11:09.500-07:00Wow, just found your site. Love the detailed expla...Wow, just found your site. Love the detailed explanations, one can see that you love your craft. <br />Have tried to make a coin ring myself recently (mainly due to the fact that postage from US to Europe is ridiculous - and of course I love to develop new skills) However the most problematic issue I ran into is the hammering. A test hal-penny coin (copper) cracked on me, and a 1969 half-dollar I was only able to hammer until it is almost folded. It lacks the last 10 % of folding and also the shape has gone haywire during the hammering. Although I annealed the ring I can't seem to fold the metal further. I would really appreaciate any typs or tutorials for this part of the ring making. As this seems to be skipped in almost every instruction with the simple sentce hammer until the ring is folded over the mandrel. So emuch easier to say than to do. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-57924495316122603152014-02-21T07:19:15.984-08:002014-02-21T07:19:15.984-08:00Your skill is so great!! I want to make one but th...Your skill is so great!! I want to make one but there are some problems...the inner side of the ring is blur out by the rubbing against the mandrel, is it better to use rathburn? I have a quarter but my wife's finger is smaller than the diameter of the quarter, and...how can you make those round edge rather than a funnel-like ring?<br /><br />OrangeOrangepolishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129706622453750353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-2453097014491629482014-01-20T06:25:58.398-08:002014-01-20T06:25:58.398-08:00Amazing rings! I am going to attempt to make a rin...Amazing rings! I am going to attempt to make a ring for my dad out of a Walking Liberty with his birth year. I'm curious about how you go about wrapping the mandrel with leather to prevent marring. It seems like it might make it hard to work the ring (for a beginner) as well as get an even wrap. Any tips on wrapping? Also, how often do you recommend annealing during the process with silver? <br /><br />Thanks!<br />AdamAdamEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08099559845014118278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-75803283449098913462013-12-26T21:05:07.134-08:002013-12-26T21:05:07.134-08:00The second and evenly important tool is a non marr...The second and evenly important tool is a non marring mallet. Since we are working with coins.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.customchallenge-coins.com/legacy-coins.php" rel="nofollow">CUSTOMCHALLENGE-COINS.COM</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-31328848044546707792013-12-07T06:01:27.242-08:002013-12-07T06:01:27.242-08:00Clearly after looking at hundreds of these rings o...Clearly after looking at hundreds of these rings on Etsy, Ebay and the web, you get it, and others do not. Although one can simply hammer a coin into a ring like shape, that does not make it a ring. The care you take to form the edges, dome the sides, make the ring comfortable to wear, and pleasant to look at MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! THANK YOU for caring and taking the time to make coins into rings.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185368429695253364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-75873707060060009782013-11-12T00:32:57.003-08:002013-11-12T00:32:57.003-08:00yes, burr-life is a good thing to have. But its n...yes, burr-life is a good thing to have. But its not necessary. I am trying to keep it to the simple tools. Saw blades are cheap, they typically break after one good use anyway. And the holes you cut are so small, its not like doing, say, a cut coin. Where BL is more suitable. <br />MANDRELS. Yes, there are smaller mandrels. That is what I use for my small rings, shilling size and below. I DID leave that out. Meant to include it. But, yes. Smaller mandrel. In fact, oddly, you can use the mandrel in the RATHBURN as a small mandrel. Granted, its tiny. But it will do the trick if you dont have a small mandrel. You really only need a small mandrel to step it up to fit a standard size mandrel. <br />On a small mandrel, I always hammer it facing down. On the large standard. Always facing up. Give that a try. If you want a better small size mandrel, look at riogrande, for beading mandrels, or small size mandrels. They are around 20$ I believe. <br />Thanks again, and all the best in your ring work!!<br />-RyanCaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-13166798578079278582013-11-11T05:52:44.014-08:002013-11-11T05:52:44.014-08:00Just a thought; I started a new ring yesterday and...Just a thought; I started a new ring yesterday and as I was cutting the whole I was thinking about your post. I lubricate my saw with a wax-like substance (Burr-Life from Rio Grande). I picked that tip up once upon a time. Not sure if it helps but thought I'd mention it. I was wondering what you do for smaller coins? I'd like to work on some small coins but my mandrel is 12mm wide. Was thinking a 6 pence ring would make a nice wedding gift. Are there narrower mandrels out there?Joe Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053664469046662286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-20529921118897935072013-11-06T20:28:52.048-08:002013-11-06T20:28:52.048-08:00Another great article. Thanks for the tips. I have...Another great article. Thanks for the tips. I have most of this but need a couple of things.Joe Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053664469046662286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-45563277179219922002013-06-18T22:45:41.970-07:002013-06-18T22:45:41.970-07:00How do you "dome" the ring and give it t...How do you "dome" the ring and give it that "tire" look?!Fook INGSOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999452261208494537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-71587887241415479552013-05-24T16:07:44.482-07:002013-05-24T16:07:44.482-07:00I just wanted to tell you that your coin rings are...I just wanted to tell you that your coin rings are the best on the market, and this Morgan dollar ring is an absolute game changer. Way to raise the bar! Not only for yourself, but for the whole entire hobby field! <br /><br />You're self taught secrets that you are sharing are the only reason I just ordered a mandrel. I should be getting it next week . Any chance you would post a "beginners with clad" step by step in the next week?!?!<br /><br />Again, you're amazing and you have me as a fan of your art. Thanks again<br />Adam McSkinneyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255348155658698828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-43687293488941273152013-04-29T14:18:51.721-07:002013-04-29T14:18:51.721-07:00Sure.
Yes leather is a must have. I am working on...Sure. <br />Yes leather is a must have. I am working on some ring making tutorials for this blog when I get the free time. I'll cover the use of leather in it so you can see how many applications it has. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-80986540595826103872013-04-29T13:15:16.418-07:002013-04-29T13:15:16.418-07:00Thanks for the reply! I saw the leather on your eb...Thanks for the reply! I saw the leather on your ebay post and wondered if that was part of it.Joe Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053664469046662286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-45165081205702998242013-04-26T14:13:55.706-07:002013-04-26T14:13:55.706-07:00No trick photography, it has a rounded shape. Its ...No trick photography, it has a rounded shape. Its not easy to do. But its doable with practice. I always use leather on my mandrel. You could try a step mandrel?<br />The edges as silly as it sounds have kinda been my signature on my coin rings. <br />I've always used very fine files, sanding and polishing. I do it inside and outside. Inside to make the rings comfortable. Outside to give them a different look. I wouldn't try filing the rims until you are at the final steps of making your ring. You want it formed first. CaptainMyCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208054197281035706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-4065575584328577232013-04-26T05:24:47.362-07:002013-04-26T05:24:47.362-07:00Do your rings really have a rounded exterior or is...Do your rings really have a rounded exterior or is is something in the photography? The few rings I have tried tend to have the cone shape.<br /><br />And how are you finishing the edge? From the rim of the coin to the row of 'teeth' is a very short distance on the coin. However, on the ring you have a wide polished edge.<br /><br />Thanks!Joe Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053664469046662286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457930151068799815.post-83879803629470011302013-04-10T05:11:02.255-07:002013-04-10T05:11:02.255-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Joe Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053664469046662286noreply@blogger.com