The 1 ton arbor press actually does not apply enough force to punch the coin. Believe it or not a 2lb bras hammer generates more pressure.

@@joshuathejeweler oh damn i see

Sure thing but I must receive payment up front in graded 1937-D three-legged buffalo nickels, $5 total face value. No refunds. ;)

Indeed, I don’t own reduction dies but I do have a larger coin ring reducer die by Skylar Jenkins. I use that or a dapping block to fold large coins.

Thank you for replying so quickly! You just solved a problem I was running into! I’m bout to get everything and was stumped when I saw what you used. Helped me realize that the die reductions are the same. So in your opinion. I’d be fine with a 17 degree cone and the normal stretcher/reducer plate? I was thinking of buying ball bearings as well as the cone for my press. I also considered that it may be a good idea to have one 1” die reduction in case I get a tough coin

@@essicc I think you're on the right track. Most reduction dies are a bit small in the largest hole (only big enough to fold a quarter) so keep that in mind. The Skylar Jenkins stretcher from Pepe tools is significantly larger. I personally use a 2.5" dapping block (the 2" block is not big enough) and dapping punches to fold coins as large as a silver eagle. You don't necessarily need a 17 degree cone if you have a dapping set. You can also get nylon/delrin dapping punches too. Lastly I do recommend a Swedish wrap set. If you plan on doing big coins it's hard to get that nice straight wall without it.

@@joshuathejeweler ok thanks for the info! I’m a bit nervous to not have propper tools. So the block does just as well as a reduction due is what interpreting?…

@@essicc Yes basically. I don't own any reducing dies except the ones that come with a ring sizer. But if you feel you need them then go for it.

The coin is made from copper and nickel which are very tough metals (ie they will bend a lot before breaking). It will work harden and crack however if I go too far, and older coins tend to be work hardened already so I anneal those.

@@joshuathejeweler Thanx for your reply. Be well.