1'st attempt at "hobo quarters"

[JCWhite]

That was so cool RIP. I have been thinking about making a ring or two myself. JC:reindeer:

[gordiesgirl]

Very nice work. Way cool.:grinningelf:

[rip]

Originally Posted by JCWhite

That was so cool RIP. I have been thinking about making a ring or two myself. JC:reindeer:

Thanks JC,Yup, I'm going to do a ring also,just gotta figger out what coin to use.I hate to use a US coin but I do have some silver Pesos and i can remember as a kid my neighbor making one useing a peso coin. Hmmm...Mabey i can make a Hobo nickel ring ! :santahat:

[rip]

Originally Posted by gordiesgirl

Very nice work. Way cool.:grinningelf:

Thanks GG ! Heres a couple more works in progress.

[ObMiT]

Those look great! I don't think I could grind on something that small and it come out looking that good.

Tim

:merrychristmas:

[ObMiT]

BTW, what is the history behind Hobo quarters? I have never heard of them until now.

Tim

:merrychristmas:

[bill(de)]

Nice work Rip !!!

ObMiT,
The Hobo Nickel is the precursor to Rips artistry on the Quarter and here is a site that describes that history.
More Than A Nickel's Worth: A History of Hobo Nickels and Their Role In American Numismatics

Just do a Google search on Hobo Nickels and you will find sites with lots of pics. HH Bill

[MinelabMan]

Nice work Rip, didn't know you were artistic!

[pris]

RIP, you're such a catch!! I have never heard of such a thing before. How do you clamp them down, or are you just manly enough to hold them while you dremil away?

Do you start with an idea of what the finished product will be or have you made sketches of what you want?

I only found out about those coin rings this year, too, and would love have one. I would like to know how, and have seen the websites with tutorials, but I would imagine it takes quite a bit of skill and trial and error. For someone without even ONE silver coin, it's gonna be hard to get that project off the ground. hehe

Great job, though. I really like that you're keeping such history alive. Ya hobo, ya!

[JCWhite]

I am going to make my first ring out of a british 2 pence or larger coin so it will be cheap to obtain. JC