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« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2011, 08:37:05 PM »

That is amazing, how did you do it?? I was looking up earlier on today on how to straighten coins, not much luck. I would love to know! I bet Scrappy must be thrilled now its straight!! I wouldn't mind having my Eddy flattened a bit!
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« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2011, 08:38:48 PM »

well done on your first Hammie............... Cool Cool
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« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2011, 08:45:14 PM »

There is a video on utube about flattening bent silver coins.

Essentially you lay the coin on the bottom of an upturned sauce pan and heat it with a blow torch till it is cherry red, then you slide it off into a glass of cold water while its still red.

This allows the silver crystalline structure to be remodelled (flattened). Use a round pencil or other smooth soft tool to roll it out like pastry. Use a wooden chopstick to start straightening folded over coins because it has a round point at the end.

You may have to repeat the process several times because you still have to do it gently and in small increments.

Be carefull not to heat the silver for too long because you can burn it or start it melting.

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« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2011, 09:11:35 PM »

Hi Eric,

I wouldn't mind looking at a video of it being done, can't seem to find anything on youtube, maybe you know what its called or have a link?

Cheers,
Jon
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« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2011, 09:19:06 PM »

Here you go Jon this is the one and don't worry about it being too hot, silver won't melt until over 900c and it's virtually impossible to reach that sort of temperature domestically. If you have a gas cooker or camping stove that's perfect.
http://www.mlotv.com/view/204/offa-saxon-coin/
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« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2011, 09:48:57 PM »

Thanks for that Geoff, I watched it, very good, doing that on an OFFA Penny must have been scary! Have you ever attempted yourself on straightening coins?
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« Reply #21 on: July 04, 2011, 10:00:15 PM »

Yes Jon unfortunately due to the state of a lot of my hammies I'm an old hand at it lol. it's not as scary as it looks just take it in stages, slowly slowly catchy monkey is the order of the day.
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« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2011, 10:08:48 PM »

Thats the one. Couldnt remember where I had seen it. Thanks Geoff.

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« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2011, 01:42:49 AM »

Interesting video, not sure I would have the nerve to try to straighten a Offa coin though, should I ever be lucky enough to find one.
 He mentioned about the coin being slightly the wrong colour once he had finished and said we can sort that out though... how ?
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« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2011, 07:18:08 AM »

 Grin lol welldone Scrappy I am so pleased for you and lol just remember when u dad saying it's napoleons who give to you , told you Wayno your son going to kick our ass and I can wait to the next finds he will get in the near future . Vive la jeunesse and also thank you for a great day to Wayno ,Db4 and Scrappy.Nordine.
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« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2011, 01:42:25 PM »

Well done that young lad - hope it's the first of many for you  Cool
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