Popular Post hotshot Posted October 3, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I let too much time go without practicing the detailed stuff, so I cut a few simpler patterns to get my "feel" back, and then cut this. Kind of a tricky pattern, so only second time I've cut it. First time I cut this, it was by special request for a friend. This go around, I'll probably put this in the craft store to see if it sells. -----Randy jbrowning, bobscroll, Sam777 and 12 others 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Those feathers inside the wing must have been a headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Randy that came out great. Thanks for sharing this with us. My Aunt would love that one. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 That is amazing. You haven't lost it Randy, well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Lost it? Not in my book,nor anyone's book. That is Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 That's awesome cutting thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkthekid Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Holy smokes. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 respect to you and your fingers....that is unreal detail for the size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 So good to see post one of your coins again. Just yesterday I was wondering where you and your coins were. That is a real beauty. Glad you are back, look forward to seeing more of your coin art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedo scroll Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Randy, you continue to amaze me with your skills. Very Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 The coin master is back in the building great item Thanks for showing us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Wow that is beautiful and you still have it, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great skill's on the Scroll saw Randy! Well Done! Thank you for the photo, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Randy, I have missed seeing you coins. My wife and I love Hummingbirds. Which saw do you use to cut your coins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Dave Monk said: Randy, I have missed seeing you coins. My wife and I love Hummingbirds. Which saw do you use to cut your coins? Dave, this time I used my inside saw, which is the Excalibur, which is continually a joy to use. I can run the EX saw full out without breaking the Jewelers blades, though I usually run it about at about 3/4. When I'm not in a hurry, I may try a few more coins on the Hawk which has less blade travel, which makes some aspects of coin cutting a little easier. However, to keep my blades intact, I have to keep the BM slower than I like to cut. -----Randy Edited October 4, 2017 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 That is awesome, love the detail you do. Thanks for the look see. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 23 hours ago, hotshot said: I let too much time go without practicing the detailed stuff, so I cut a few simpler patterns to get my "feel" back, and then cut this. Kind of a tricky pattern, so only second time I've cut it. First time I cut this, it was by special request for a friend. This go around, I'll probably put this in the craft store to see if it sells. -----Randy Smokin job alright !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Really nice work!! I think I might get brave and try one of these someday.. Just curious.. how does cutting those compare to wood? in terms of speed.. You said you run the saw 3/4 speed.. I'd think the coin would build some heat..LOL always figured you'd cut them very slow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: Really nice work!! I think I might get brave and try one of these someday.. Just curious.. how does cutting those compare to wood? in terms of speed.. You said you run the saw 3/4 speed.. I'd think the coin would build some heat..LOL always figured you'd cut them very slow.. As far as heat goes, the more metal you remove, the less there is to dissipate the heat, so it really isn't an issues until most of the material is removed. I had more issues with that when I first started, but I suspect the CA glue is acting as a lubricant and the better pike blades also probably help. Now, when it gets too hot, I pause for few seconds to allow the heat to transfer to the table. Speed is kind of relative, when you cut one linear inch, that might be 5 or more inside cuts. So when you cut using high magnification, the pace does not feel that much different than cutting much larger pieces. I suspect I would be cutting a 5" project in wood in about the same time. Two nice thing about metal, it is consistent, so you never have to fight the grain, and there is no dust, so you can cut in the house (not on carpet), and with winter coming on, that is huge. I have my inside saw setup in the living room, so I am right there with my wife and kids so I can listen and partake in the normal everything conversations/life. Despite the audio in the videos below, the saw if fairly quiet, so it doesn't create a problem for TV/Games/Conversations. I get enough "me" time cutting my wood projects in the shop. I have posted these prior, but in case you missed them, here are a few videos so that you can get the feel of the pace of this kind of cutting: p.s. I have another new very very different kind of saw, specialized for a different kind of material. Once I get caught up on my coins, I'll try to break it out and try something that has probably never been seen on this forum before. Edited October 4, 2017 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Absolutely beautiful Randy, good to see yo back at it. Like others have said above, have missed the coin cuts. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/3/2017 at 11:05 AM, rjweb said: Wow that is beautiful and you still have it, RJ rjR has to agree with RJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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