Coin Display Board

[chebytrk]

Someone posted a project earlier of a Coin display board and I was trying to find the thread on it to see if it was ever completely figured out. I've done some touching on it with Designer and would like to run it through the forum to get a another pair of eyes on it to see if it looks like it will carve. I'm still not sure about the slots in that I used the 1/8 straight bit to carve it since hopefully it should just be one pass thru. I've never done this before so any help is appreciated. Looks like it might be a nice carve once it's all figured out. Personally I'd like to put all of my old military challenge coins on it.

Any advice and help is greatly appreciated and I hope the person that made this project originally doesn't mind me trying to run with it a little.

Thanks,
JerryB

Coin Board.mpc

[unitedcases]

I tried forever to figure that one out but never could. I just keep making them by hand. In the end, its probably quicker anyway. But I am intrigued again now that you have brought it up. If I get anything I will let you know.

[chief2007]

Try using the 3/16 straight bit for your grooves, should allow for the coin to sit slightly angled for better viewing. I played with your design - attached is the MPC that I reworked. also a couple of pics with different text applied. Going to make this as a promotion gift for a friend of mine.

[chebytrk]

Always confuses me........ is the 3/16 straight bit the 3/16 carving bit or cutting bit?

Try using the 3/16 straight bit for your grooves, should allow for the coin to sit slightly angled for better viewing. I played with your design - attached is the MPC that I reworked. also a couple of pics with different text applied. Going to make this as a promotion gift for a friend of mine.

[chief2007]

That would be the cutting bit, You could use the carving bit if you want the bottom of the slot rounded.

[LittleRedWoodshop]

Thanks Chief - nice project.

[CNC Carver]

Very nice work.

[myshop1044]

This is an instresting project, why you may ask, cause I was ask if I could make one
at one of the craftshows and I did not know what they were.
Give me a little history on the coin holder and maybe a picture of it with the coins in place.
If any one would like to share their version that would be great. If you would like to sell you version
of the MPC let me know by PM.

Thanks
Perry

[chebytrk]

Here is the history of the "Challenge Coin".

http://www.coinforce.com/challenge-coin-history.htm

Just to add a little......... we have "Masonic" challenge coins in our Lodge. I decided one day while out at a "honky tonk" to challenge a bunch of my friends while I was there. So there were about 12 guys I challenged............ wouldn't you know it? EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM had their coin! Cost me a $135 for drinks for that round! Never Never Again!

[LittleRedWoodshop]

That'll teach ya ...