Making A Coin Ring With Harbor Freight Tools

[@greghansard357]

Really one of the best nap inducing videos on KZbin. 👏

[@pauldejesus9644]

wow one of the best and cheapest ways to make a ring wish i would have seen it 3yrs ago thx for posting

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks for watching

[@tammygurl64]

That's really cool! 😎 Btw, 1964 was the last year quarters were made from silver. In 1965 quarters started being made from copper and nickel. Thanks for the demo!👍

[@Blinkerd00d]

I was thinking the same thing when he said that- he might have been thinking of half dollars which from 65-70 they reduced the silver content from 90% to 40% before they finally went to using the copper nickel.

[@larryharvey7709]

Looks exactly like my first and only ring. Waiting for a stretching reducing machine was supposed to be delivered yesterday. I used a 1977, the year my auto mechanic was born. I’ll gift it to him when it’s done. I had a paintless dent repair business for 20 years. This takes way less time to learn and is similarly satisfying.

[@larryharvey7709]

Update. I’ve made over 50 rings now. Mostly from quarters. Some half dollars. Two copper one ounce rounds. The most recent ended up destroying this center punch tool. Harbor freight stopped selling them but I found one online. Won’t buy another. I just ordered a self centering punch from Ukraine because I was very happy with the one I already got from them on Etsy. The harbor freight tool was difficult to center coins in. The printed alignment tool I got for $11 self destructed on the second use. The nylon hammer is awesome. Debuting tool is great. Buy a plastic lobster/nut cracker to hold coins while using it or lose your thumb tip. Getting to be an expensive addiction.

[@terryswails1191]

I love the simplicity of the tools and your willingness to share with us the knowledge you have gained in your journey of making coin rings, your explanation of each part of the process is clear and enlightening, thank you very much.

[@CoinRingMaker]

I’m happy to be helpful 😁

[@ruthmoldan5523]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@VitoVisintini]

A Brass Hammer may make your tools last longer. Great Video!

[@dawnhoagland2607]

Yes and you get a better strike with not as much bounce.

[@larrycroft6819]

Use a plastic or wooden mallet to knock out the piece that you hammer on when removing it so you don't mushroom the end. Enjoyed your presentation.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks! I’ve definitely switched to a plastic hammer

[@alexanderdavis5332]

Liked the video. Pretty cool website. And great links! Thanks for the time you have put in! I’m definitely ordering tools and doing this! You make it look easy!

[@CoinRingMaker]

Glad it was helpful, I need to update my tool list. Lol

[@tyronejohnson3652]

Great video, but you got to rename it. How to make a coin ring with tools from everywhere.

[@CoinRingMaker]

😆

[@simonlinser8286]

i didn't know they had a die set that's cool. cool video.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

LOOKS GOOD, THANKS FOR SHARING WHERE YOU GOT THE TOOLS AT.🇺🇲👍

[@CoinRingMaker]

For sure! Glad I was able to help. I have a full list of recommended coin ring tools at www.coinringmaker.com

[@mbrown6854]

Would it help to aneal the coin

[@CoinRingMaker]

I’ve learned the hard way. I should have annealed back then.

[@mje1625]

I agree! I like the roughness of the ring, too. I've watched videos where the person makes a ring then polishes the it to the point of perfection. And that's fine, but it looks too store-bought. The rough look gives it a more industrial, vintage look. Nice job! I would have liked to have seen how you actually reduce the size rather than saying how it could be done.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thank you 😁

[@samTollefson]

Great video! I checked out your catalog of beautiful rings and such and have a suggestion for an item you could add to your line. I have domed coins and soldered the male side of a brass/bronze snap inside the dome so it can be pressed to make a coin snap for jackets, leather pouches, etc. I don't make them to sell but have gotten nice comments from people that see them. They would be quick and easy enough to add to your line! Good luck!

[@CoinRingMaker]

Great idea!

[@alexanderdavis5332]

I would suggest warming it up after first hole punch and dipping in water

[@CoinRingMaker]

I really haven’t seen much of a difference with this except when a coin is annealed it’s more likely to flair out when punched.

[@alancook2752]

My first tools. They work

[@nleefry]

Will the tools work with an all silver coin?

[@CoinRingMaker]

They will but you should take measures to protect the coins details. Fine silver is very soft. Blue monster tape to protect the outside of the coin, blue shop paper towel to protect the inside. Avoid metal on metal contact.

[@theresabot]

How do you shrink a quarter ring? We got a stretcher but it made it to big.

[@CoinRingMaker]

I use a tool called a 17 degree reduction die. You can find it on my recommend tool list here - coinringmaker.com/recommended-coin-ring-tools/

[@joannefn2024]

What is the tool you're using to clean up the rough edge of the punched inside of the coin?

[@CoinRingMaker]

It’s called a deburring tool. you should be able to find it at a hardware store for under 10 bucks

[@joannefn2024]

@@CoinRingMaker Thanks for that! Great video. I just purchased this tool yesterday. I used the wrong end of the 3/16 punch and now it's stuck! Any ideas? I should have watched your video first! Be well and stay healthy.

[@CoinRingMaker]

@@joannefn2024 might need a new kit. Could try and grab the punch with a wrench then hit the wrench with a hammer, be careful. Good luck!

[@joannefn2024]

@@CoinRingMaker Thanks for the suggestion. A new kit may be the answer if that doesn't work. Be well and appreciate you advise and great videos

[@nelsonx5326]

Very good.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks

[@user.A9]

could a 3d printed die and folding cone work?

[@CoinRingMaker]

Probably not very well

[@loopster40]

Can I have a copy of the STL on the 3D printed holder?

[@CoinRingMaker]

I’d like to hang on to the file but you can get the tool on my Etsy.

[@loopster40]

@@CoinRingMaker I will make it then myself.

[@alfredhummer4396]

Would like to get a list of tools needed and where I can purchase them. Thank you.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Check out my recommend tool list at coinringmaker.com

[@israel8847]

Is the press a must have or just makes it easier?

[@CoinRingMaker]

The one ton is a must, the 12 ton makes things easier

[@HKlKlh-p5r]

Top!

[@CoinRingMaker]

😎👍

[@xbigbobsagetx]

Been watching your videos all morning. I have a few unpeso coins. (1957-1967) 10 Percent silver and essentially the rest is bronze. Big coin. Would these be ideal to use for rings? Or too big?

[@vinnieangelo2888]

you bought all these tools at h/f?

[@CoinRingMaker]

Most of them, some are speciality coin ring tools. Here is a list of my recommended tools. coinringmaker.com/recommended-coin-ring-tools/

[@owenwoodard4108]

Sweet!!!

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks

[@markthompson8656]

I would like to make a size 6 ring for my wife. What size coin should I start with?

[@CoinRingMaker]

A quarter should work nicely

[@markthompson8656]

@@CoinRingMaker thanks

[@weatherill430]

CAN YOU MAKE AND SEND ME THE BLUE CENTERING THINGY. I KEEP MESSING UP THE CENTER.

[@CoinRingMaker]

buycoinrings.com/products/Quarter-Punch-Guides-For-Making-Coin-Rings-1-2-inch-and-3-4-inch-punch-guides-2-Pack-p381439660

[@billmoran3219]

Wouldn’t it be better to use a brass hammer for striking the metal tool ends? It would save them from mushrooming out and last longer.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Tried a brass hammer, it’s softer than steel so it got tore up pretty quick. Been using the plastic one for years and it still works great.

[@davemaguire4086]

Hey man I was just wondering you mentioned right here at 10 minutes and 30 seconds or so about using the doming block to reduce the ring after you use that special tool how do you do that?

[@CoinRingMaker]

Now I mostly use 17 degree reduction dies for reducing. I use a Doming Block and ball bearing for my first fold.

[@davemaguire4086]

I understand you there in the video you mention you can use the doming block to reduce the ring in size as well is that possible

[@CoinRingMaker]

This is the best video I’ve found that explains what you can and can’t do with coin rings using a Doming Block. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnXbdaGtbp2DpLc

[@saybrj]

Where did you get the quarter center finder?

[@CoinRingMaker]

I made it using a 3d printer. If you’d like one you can get one here. merc.li/rYYNmEkVb

[@CoinRingMaker]

If you haven’t used Mercari before you can get a $10 coupon by signing up through this link. merc.li/G6bzJWb

[@saybrj]

Appreciate it.

[@CoinRingMaker]

This listing has sold but if you want one you can order it through my Etsy store here. www.etsy.com/shop/TheCoinRingMaker

[@lizzieyeehaw5016]

How do you stretch the center without making the ring gigantic? In trying to get the half inch edge the same as the outside edge the ring just keeps getting bigger and bigger…

[@CoinRingMaker]

Usually I will reduce and stretch until I get to the right size and shape. If you’ve gone to big, reduce. I hope this helps.

[@CoinRingMaker]

You may have to tailor you punched hole size to how thick you want the band.

[@lizzieyeehaw5016]

@@CoinRingMaker yes that helps… how do you reduce?

[@CoinRingMaker]

17 degree reduction die and a one ton arbor press

[@CoinRingMaker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZi6kmuQic2VqLc

[@despraterado588]

Making a coin ring with harbor freight tools *DISCLAIMER: only a couple of the tools you see in this video are available at hobo freight, you'll still need other tools that you can't get there*

[@CandSMINING]

Great video, I have been doing metal work for years and am ready to look at another type of metal work. I have seen others heat the ring several times between stretches, is that not necesary? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.😎⛏⛏🔥🔥🔥

[@CoinRingMaker]

I’m glad you liked it.

[@jamescraig6036]

Nice video, and I know you're really trying to highlight tools that the average person will have at home, but you really should avoid using a steel hammer on your ring stretcher. Hard plastic or leather is definitely the way you wanna go.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Oh absolutely. I’ve since traded up to a plastic hammer and it works great.

[@thomasjefferson3836]

So, not all the tools are from Harbor Freight?

[@CoinRingMaker]

You got me, but most of them are.

[@sjv6598]

Yup, you got me, great clickbait. ✊🏻

[@stevestratton2622]

I notice he doesn't mention price of 3D printed $24 coin card he sells

[@larryharvey7709]

$9.99 for the one I’m waiting for in the mail.

[@psilocybinrebrandinginitia8068]

They are available from several different sellers on etsy and ebay

[@maxellison55]

No annealing ?!?!

[@CoinRingMaker]

I’ve learned the hard way. I should have annealed back then.

[@maxellison55]

@@CoinRingMaker Sometime mistakes are our best teacher. Thanks for the reply.

[@alexholloway5422]

Jarrod Rod Joyce from Pelican,👍

[@alexanderdavis5332]

1964 man…cool video though

[@CoinRingMaker]

Thanks

[@guyhummel2847]

1967 quarters are 40 percent silver..js

[@CoinRingMaker]

Yup

[@tdust2487]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t defacing money a federal crime? Title 18 U.S. Code 331 🤔

[@larryharvey7709]

The U.S. Mint is breaking the law every day by not producing silver eagle coins. And by making a profit on the ones they do. So. Who cares.

[@tdust2487]

🥲

[@stanleyhape8427]

Making rings out of coins isn't illegal.

[@justingeraldi2304]

Thank you for making the video,, Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Garfield. No disrespect just had to mention it.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Nope, I’ll take it as a complement. I like Garfield.... and lasagna.

[@beastnsuwoop9974]

1000 dollars in equipment for a 25 bucks coin ring oh ok 👍

[@CoinRingMaker]

Hopefully if you get the tools you’ll make more than one lol

[@filjewell6725]

Didnt kneal it

[@CoinRingMaker]

Truth, with copper I skip the flame. Silver is a different story.

[@panosmj1976]

That’s not annealing my dude. Every time you quench that coin you re-harden it. Annealing is letting the annealed metal cool at a given rate for that particular metal.

[@navarrorings5923]

My dude, you're thinking about ferrous metals my dude. Non ferrous metals become easier to work after a quick anneal and quench as shown in this video my dude. For more information on this my dude, check out beginning metal working videos here on you tube my dude.

[@CoinRingMaker]

😆

[@panosmj1976]

@@navarrorings5923 oh ok my dude. sorry my dude. my mistake my dude.

[@tripleh4884]

Dude my dudes..chill my dudes

[@jayjones6904]

Use ball peen hammer that claw hammer can chip

[@CoinRingMaker]

You’re right. I use a plastic hammer now.

[@copperhead2534]

Buy a brass hammer.

[@CoinRingMaker]

I did. And it got damaged really quickly using it on steel tools. The plastic teardrop mallet is still my favorite.

[@copperhead2534]

@@CoinRingMaker Brass hammers are designated to deform, rather than damaging the steel. The face will deform and "work harden". Use brass on steel, a lead hammer on brass etc. Drive with a softer metal than what you are striking.

[@l82nite]

Isn't there a fed law against defacing money????

[@CoinRingMaker]

Only when it is done with fraudulent intent.

[@ShinyTurd1]

You can make jewelry out of coins.

[@charlesnix7869]

I was of understanding that defacing money was illegal???? And making a ring from a coin is defacing currency!

[@larryharvey7709]

Which are you referring to? Money or currency? Make up your mind.

[@TheEtonline1]

Isn't that illegal.....defacing US money?

[@CoinRingMaker]

Think penny smashers

[@tjpelfrey6939]

Common man, who can get all this shot what a waste of my time

[@chrisallen2005]

What are you trying to say?

[@dennistennyson8856]

Shame on you. You said making a ring with Harbor Freight tools, you lied to everyone.

[@CoinRingMaker]

Did I not use harbor freight tools? Sorry if this video upset you but I only made it to help others. Coin ring tools can be a bit difficult to wrap your head around. Unfortunately harbor freight doesn’t carry all the tools I recommend but the do carry a good amount of them. Thanks for watching!

[@angelodallas2009]

😂😂😂LMAO Dude yer so funny.wtf would you use a hammer when you have a 1ton press? No worries... Ive done dumber. But really, lol.... you have a press🤣🤣

[@TheWickkit]

Isn't it a federal crime to do stuff like this to money? I know it's a creativity thing but... Just use washers or something else, I mean, I guess I'm just a troll or whatever when it comes to this issue...

[@angelodallas2009]

😂😂😂LMAO Dude yer so funny.wtf would you use a hammer when you have a 1ton press? No worries... Ive done dumber. But really, lol.... you have a press🤣🤣

[@angelodallas2009]

😂😂😂LMAO Dude yer so funny.wtf would you use a hammer when you have a 1ton press? No worries... Ive done dumber. But really, lol.... you have a press🤣🤣

[@angelodallas2009]

😂😂😂LMAO Dude yer so funny.wtf would you use a hammer when you have a 1ton press? No worries... Ive done dumber. But really, lol.... you have a press🤣🤣

[@CoinRingMaker]

This is why. Can A 1 Ton Arbor Press Punch A Hole In A Coin? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnScZHmXoKajbLs