To bring the detail out on a coin, I use Renaissance Wax. I’ve got two artist’s paint brushes, one with normal length bristles and the other I’ve cut the bristles to about a quarter of the original length (you want it to be fairly rigid). After washing the coin, leave to dry. Then I paint the whole coin with wax using the normal brush, and leave for about an hour for the wax to dry. Once dry I polish the coin with the cut down brush (like polishing your shoes) and this brings up the details. Works for me.
Hi max some nice finds bucket lister very nice thimble,,I like thimbles strangely nice to find all different types off thimbles hope your well take care Stewart Wilts 👍👍
To bring out the detail, I use beeswax followed with a light buffing with a Dremel tool with a felt mop head. it puts a shine on the raised areas and leaves the lower surfaces matt. nicer to handle too. I would only do this with non valuable coins of course.
Hi there mate , good video my friend and well done on the thimble a lovely little find , some other nice stuff coming up as well , take care mate ATB Rob .
Some nice finds there mate, I love silver thimbles think I have 5 now, I usually soak my Georgian coppers in some sunflower oil overnight then dry them with kitchen roll really brings out the detail, All the best, cheers, Stu.
Awesome video Max. It’s been a while since your last video my friend. But a big well done to you on getting your bucket lister, and a real beauty it is to. Not a bad 2 day hunt, I’d be well chuffed to have got that lot. I’ve heard people use wax to show of their coins, what sort of wax I’m not sure about, wish I could help sorry. What made you use a different machine each day. Thanks Max for sharing.
Cheers Steve, yeah I haven't had much land available lately and the weather has been so wet, hope to get out more soon. As for the machine swap, it was for no reason really buddy, I like the Simplex and intend to learn it more, and do some really good comparisons with the Deus in the future. ATB MMMD
Hi Adrian, sadly the Gauss had to go back to the supplier, he had a buyer. I really wanted to take it out more. A friend has one and he's used it a fair bit, and he's pretty pleased with the performance. ATB MMMD
To bring the detail out on a coin, I use Renaissance Wax. I’ve got two artist’s paint brushes, one with normal length bristles and the other I’ve cut the bristles to about a quarter of the original length (you want it to be fairly rigid). After washing the coin, leave to dry. Then I paint the whole coin with wax using the normal brush, and leave for about an hour for the wax to dry. Once dry I polish the coin with the cut down brush (like polishing your shoes) and this brings up the details. Works for me.
Thanks Vernon, I've never heard of polishing coins with a brush like shoes, that's very interesting buddy. ATB MMMD
Nice one bud !!!
Few interesting finds but wot a lovely silver thimble !!
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Thanks Rich mate, it was a proper surprise, and very happy with that little beauty. ATB MMMD
Hi max some nice finds bucket lister very nice thimble,,I like thimbles strangely nice to find all different types off thimbles hope your well take care Stewart Wilts 👍👍
Hi Stewart, yes it was lovely to get a thimble, especially the first silver one. They are lovely little things eh. ATB MMMD
Great finds Keith! Love the thimble.
Lodge
Thanks Lodge, I'll be back over there asap for another little hunt. ATB MMMD
Some great finds there, and the thimble is a thing of beauty! Thanks as always for sharing! All the best, Marcus
Hi Marcus. I'm tempted to try and straighten it, but I could end up splitting it in two ! Bit risky eh ! ATB MMMD
@@MudMaxMetalDetecting big risk that mate....I feel your temptation though! 🙈
To bring out the detail, I use beeswax followed with a light buffing with a Dremel tool with a felt mop head. it puts a shine on the raised areas and leaves the lower surfaces matt. nicer to handle too. I would only do this with non valuable coins of course.
Thanks for that Ken, much appreciated mate. ATB MMMD
Hi there mate , good video my friend and well done on the thimble a lovely little find , some other nice stuff coming up as well , take care mate ATB Rob .
Hello Robbie mate, I'm looking forward to trying the area again, once the rain eases up, it's waterlogged at the moment. ATB MMMD
cool stuff keep them coming
Thank you buddy. ATB MMMD
Awesome find congrats
Many thanks Mike. ATB MMMD
Some nice finds there mate, I love silver thimbles think I have 5 now, I usually soak my Georgian coppers in some sunflower oil overnight then dry them with kitchen roll really brings out the detail,
All the best, cheers,
Stu.
Hi Stu, hope you're keeping well. Thanks for the advice on the coins mate, much appreciated. ATB MMMD
Nice finds!
Thanks Karyn. ATB MMMD
Quality vid Keith mate and a massive well done on the bucket lister.. She's a beauty. Alb DdD.
Thanks Dave, looking forward to seeing you out and about again soon buddy. ATB MMMD
Nice mixture of finds there sir
Thanks Ivy and Dad, it was a lot of fun, not a bad little area. ATB MMMD
Welldine brother top upload ture legend
Thanks bro, always appreciated mate. ATB MMMD
Good video buddy I’ve known people to use hairspray to reveal patina on coins apparently that’s what museums do
Hairspray, that's a new trick that I haven't heard before, many thanks. ATB MMMD
Awesome video Max. It’s been a while since your last video my friend. But a big well done to you on getting your bucket lister, and a real beauty it is to. Not a bad 2 day hunt, I’d be well chuffed to have got that lot. I’ve heard people use wax to show of their coins, what sort of wax I’m not sure about, wish I could help sorry. What made you use a different machine each day. Thanks Max for sharing.
Cheers Steve, yeah I haven't had much land available lately and the weather has been so wet, hope to get out more soon. As for the machine swap, it was for no reason really buddy, I like the Simplex and intend to learn it more, and do some really good comparisons with the Deus in the future. ATB MMMD
have a look again at the split stone, a face on the front and two on the top.
Wow !! that one on the front to the right is amazing. Thank you for pointing that out. ATB MMMD
Well done. I've still never had a Silver thimble.
Will you be heading out with the Gauss again any time?
Hi Adrian, sadly the Gauss had to go back to the supplier, he had a buyer. I really wanted to take it out more. A friend has one and he's used it a fair bit, and he's pretty pleased with the performance. ATB MMMD
What version are you using on your Simplex?
Hi Joe. The latest version mate. Nothing notched out and iron audio on. ATB MMMD
wax the coins
Thanks mate, I'll give it a bash. ATB MMMD