Annealing - what to look out for

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This is a video that explains in a little more detail than my other videos about how you anneal certain coins.

This is the video that deals with how to make half dollars with ball bearings.

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[RieZZieman]

that coin you show at 1:10 is a "rijksdaalder", or 2, 50 gulden. It used to be the currency in The Netherlands. The old lady on the coin is Koningin Juliana, or queen Juliana.

[RX-LST-N-SPC]

Skyler you and Jason are my go to guys. You 2 have helped me the most in learnin my new craft. And i thank you both, some ppl don't say thank you too the ppl that have helped them. So again Skyler and Jason THANK YOU.  and RING ON  Michael

[lwmorgan]

Good tip, I wondered what the difference was between coins while heating them.

[TonyCijsouw]

That 'Greek' one, "the one you can't remember right now", is the beautiful Dutch Gulden. From before we got the Euro. There are silver versions as well, 72% silver and 28% copper, I guess those would suitable for making rings.

[brettrussell]

thank you for the video, really helpful and thorough. I was doing coin rings years back (way less info out there) and finally decided to get back into it. thanks for all your help on my way.

[efmank]

You have really great videos. I was wondering how many times you can anneal a silver coin during the process of making a ring. Thank you for taking the time to post all your videos.

[justcraig]

Hey, one of the coins you had there was a Dutch Guilder, I just so happened to make a ring out of one of those and it wasn't that hard and I didn't damage my tools. I just didn't quench when I annealed it. I have pictures of you want to see. But great video as alway and keep it up. You were the one who inspired me to make coin rings and I thank you for showing me how.

[wannabee]

Can I ask you is it ok to quench the coin in merely plain water or should you use some other solution? Many thanks and... Love your vids.

[fairysox]

If you need to anneal Aluminium I recommend rubbing non perfumed hand soap bar on them, whilst gently heating watch for the soap turning a caramelized color then blackening, stop heating at this point and you're done :

[MerlijnDingemanse]

1:00 that´s a dutch gulden, the currency they used before the euro

[chipwoodin]

Do you have the sizes and dimensions for the punches and dies?
I work where we have a machine shop. Thanks for all your informative videos.

[dolfinmagikpro]

Very informative. Thank you. One question ...
What about copper coins, such as the British Penny that is about the size of the American Half Dollar? How would you anneal that?

Also ... Since Aluminum is already such a soft metal, would it be necessary to anneal it at all?

Thanks in advance!

[tremor]

Hello. Is it imperitive to quench silver coins? I have seen images of old well circulated coins used to make rings that look exactly like they did before they ever started. It is neither polished or "antiqued" looking and I want to make one like that. Also, would you avoid proof coins all together or just proof clads? Thanks!

[hellorusso]

Thanks for a great, informative channel. Hey, my Silver Eagle coin rings are coming out with a rough surface. And I start with BU coins. I'm using a torch like yours, with MAP gas. Am I getting them too hot? It's only on the Silver Eagle $1 dollar coins, .999 silver. Really sucks! They look Textured, I do use Sparex and Liver of Sulfur. Could the Acid be doing it. But, the areas where my tools have polished the edge are not rough. I'm lost...

[jlchambe]

Have you ever done a Canadian Toonie? I have a Canadian friend whom I would like to make a coin ring for, but the quarters are steel. I townie would be cool, but I'm not sure if the dis-similar metals will be a problem.

[suzannehofer]

Can the current USA quarters (clad?) be annealed? I want to make cowboy hat earrings and am not sure what year(s) of quarter are workable. Thanks for your help!

[fig]

Skyler,
Quick comment and then a question.
First off, I want to say thanks for taking the time to help rookies like me. Now my question. There is one metal combination you did not mention and I was wondering if there are any issues, when annealing a 65–70 kennedy half dollar? They claim to be 40% silver. In reality, the silver content is closer to 36.5%. Have you had any problems while annealing one of these?
Thanks.

[floydhelms]

Sklyer, I have a crown of thorn coin, (1"5/8) Thinking its bronze and a little thicker than a silver dollar. Whats your thinking on annealing this type of coin?Many, Thanks

[MrSilver]

can Iuse a wing type adapter on the torch ? excellent way of annealling

[MDogg]

Can coins that are clad in silver or gold be annealed and made into rings?