I showed your coin cutting video to a small group of artisans here in Lisbon, Portugal who ply their hand cut coin business on a busy pedestrian street in the city center. Before seeing the video i asked them to bring their handkerchiefs. ??Why bring hankies??? they asked. I said ?? After you see this video you will only cry!
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Well, the crying almost happened, but out of joy
, as the video plainly demonstrates how quickly a coin can be finished. The group is selling out their hand cut production daily. It takes them 20- 45minutes to complete a coin by hand. They will benefit by having a robust stock of the 40 or so coins that are top sellers, while continuing to do custom work by hand, curb side.
Now, I have been asked by the group to determine the best scroll saw for their project. I see in the video a Dewalt, but have also seen good reviews for the Hegner Multicut SE (quick change over as coins require several pilot holes depending on complexity). I wrote the Hegner people in the Black Forest in my poor German, and they recommended the Multicut SE.
Would the pros in here have any preference? Also, does anyone use a scroll saw to cut coins for sale? We would appreciate any advice and we will be reporting our progress here! Obrigado!
(thanks in Portuguese), Shawn
p.s. I have attached a photo of a coin (google search) that represents the typical complexity of the coins the group produces.
