need help on silver dollar belt

[Leewood]

thanks, Bree.

I think I'll try some method where the coin isn't damaged. They do have some sentimental value to me.

Lee

[Leewood]

There was a post, pre-crash I think, from a member that did inlays of flat bottomed stones in bracelets, and a explanation of how to do it. Perhaps someone could resurrect it or if they know who it was, could convince them to repost? If memory serves it was a two layer process with reverse bevel cutouts in the top piece, that held the stones in place, very beautiful items. It would probably work with coins also, and in rough times they could still be spent on more leather stuff.

Thanks for the reply. This sounds possible. Are there punches or dies that are sized this large (slightly smaller than the circumference of a silver dollar) that can be purchased to punch out the belt?

Not sure I'd bevel the top piece. Maybe just make it thinner leather then the middle piece has a hole the size of the dollar coin then the back piece is solid and covers everything.

does that sound feasible?

Lee

Lee

[DCKNIVES]

It can be done in two layers as others have said.I have not done it with coins but have used different materials such as Turquoise and Water Buffalo.They do make some large puches but that may be expensive if you are doing only one belt.A makeshift punch could be made using copper plumbing fittings and sharpening one edge of the fitting.Dave

here's one I did mounting some turquoise into my sheath.I filed the edge of the turquoise to make a small lip, then cut the hole in the leather and insert the turquoise piece from behind.Dave

[Leewood]

Thanks for the tip on the pipe fittings. I can check out if there are any that are of the right size. If not I could get a large wooden dowel and buy some metal sheet goods and do the same thing using a band clamp to hold the sheet metal around the dowel, sharpen the edge and use a flat board to back it up when striking with a hammer.

Just need to measure the silver dollar and go shopping. Then I need to find a cheap belt to practice on adn a guy that can stitch the belt for me. Maybe I can find a two layer belt, take the layers apart, punch the holes and have it restitched.

thanks again.

Lee

[Bree]

thanks, Bree.

I think I'll try some method where the coin isn't damaged. They do have some sentimental value to me.

Lee

Don't dome them then as the act of doming them, no matter how you do it, will of necessity damage the coin. It won't be flat anymore.

You could try to epoxy a Chicago screw to the coin. That won't permanently damage the coin as you can get the epoxy off with some work.

[Leewood]

Don't dome them then as the act of doming them, no matter how you do it, will of necessity damage the coin. It won't be flat anymore.

You could try to epoxy a Chicago screw to the coin. That won't permanently damage the coin as you can get the epoxy off with some work.

Bree,

Thanks for your advice. I need to think about the epoxy option. Not sure I'd feel really secure about the coins staying put.

Not to hijack my own thread but noticed your IBA membership. Are there a lot of motorcyclists on this forum? I ride a 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak when I'm feeling sedate and a 2008 Yamaha FJR when I'm feeling the need for speed.

Best.

Lee

[Rawhide]

Sorry for the late reply here. I missed it. Below I posed an example of what I did. you can find individual punches the size you need, but unless you do a lot of punching, it's probably not worth the 30/40 bucks for one. Just use a sharp xacto knife or the like to cut out the hole, use a french edger to recess the back side of the hole and burnish the inside of the hole. place your coin in and cover it with a liner leather. A liner is just a piece of leather to cover the back side, they are either glued down or glued and sewn.

Marlon

[Bree]

Bree,

Thanks for your advice. I need to think about the epoxy option. Not sure I'd feel really secure about the coins staying put.

Not to hijack my own thread but noticed your IBA membership. Are there a lot of motorcyclists on this forum? I ride a 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak when I'm feeling sedate and a 2008 Yamaha FJR when I'm feeling the need for speed.

Best.

Lee

I think there are quite a few. The FJR would be a good long distance bike. I was thinking about buying one once. It would go nicely with the Virago I have out in the garage!

[carr52]

The pictures arn't very good but I think you can see how I mounted the coin with the eagle head conchos.

Tom

[Leewood]

Sorry for the late reply here. I missed it. Below I posed an example of what I did. you can find individual punches the size you need, but unless you do a lot of punching, it's probably not worth the 30/40 bucks for one. Just use a sharp xacto knife or the like to cut out the hole, use a french edger to recess the back side of the hole and burnish the inside of the hole. place your coin in and cover it with a liner leather. A liner is just a piece of leather to cover the back side, they are either glued down or glued and sewn.Marlon

Marlon,Thanks for the reply. That seems to be getting there. I have made the copper fittings punches for the OD and ID of the 50 cent piece. I'll have to research a french edger and burnishing. I'm only familiar with burnishing in relation to printmaking.thanks again this gives me something to work with.Lee

The pictures arn't very good but I think you can see how I mounted the coin with the eagle head conchos.Tom

Tom,that is a pretty good idea. Maybe small star conchos would work for me around the edge of the 50 cent piece.Thansk for the idea!Lee