How I Made Conchos /pictures/

[pitman]

[Basically Bob]

Cool ... thanks for sharing!

[craftsman827]

How did you attatch the female part to the back of the concho ?

[josiahmd]

is that a real buffalo nickel?

[pitman]

Yes, this is a rael 5 cents. Solder with silver.

[TIMCO now SX]

_{Nothing like the "real deal"....very nice. BUT, if you're on a budget and or need product fast, we carry both the Indian and Buffalo in screw-back. Check out www.sxindustries.com ask for Tim}

[Tex Shooter]

Isn't defacing US current against the law? -- Tex

http://www.moneyfactory.gov/historicallegislation.html

[camano ridge]

Yes, but since he's in Poland I doubt they will go after him for a nickle. Look at all the machines in this country that stratch and smooth out a penny andactualy stamp something else on it.

The main point is that the principals can be used for any metal disc to turn it into a concho. If you don't know how to silver solder, use JB weld to attach a female end of a chicago screw to the disc.

Edited February 10, 2014 by camano ridge

[Studio-N]

I have used JB weld to attach a chicago screw to the back of a domed coin. Worked out real well. But I will say the concho itself is not under a lot of stress either.

BTW, you can get the doming kit at harbor freight. Cheers and GOOD JOB Pitman.

[cst]

Very cool, thanks