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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like it is time for some hands on that watch. Sweep center second I presume?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That is neat. I imagine you had to plane off the reverse considerably. No numerals are necessary.
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Pillar of the Community
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I very nearly cut the counterfeit for a sub dial, since an american Half Dime is the exact diameter of the Illinois sub dial. I decided that for this first effort, no second hand was necessary, and ground off the pinion. I do have a nice set of blued spade hands for it. The dial is less than 1/16" thick. Its a fun little project. Most of the silver was was lost in the process, and that I will restore, and then I can give it a lttle patina. Chance |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Fine use of China junk. Work well rewarded.
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Valued Member
United States
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Most of the silver was was lost in the process, and that I will restore, and then I can give it a lttle patina. I thought Chinese counterfeits were generally made out of base metals? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like this endeavor. Cannot wait to see the grand finale!
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Moderator
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Very nice! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I thought Chinese counterfeits were generally made out of base metals? I believe he's referring to the silver color. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll finish everything but the plating work pretty quickly. I went out to the shop last night and found out that I should have brought the plating solution into the house last fall....oops.
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice Chance! I can't wait to see the finished project.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, I was referring to the silver plating and patina. This coin is actually steel... sparks like crazy when grinding it. I wish it had been silver washed copper. It would have taken far less time to thin it.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice watch ... |
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