NEW! CoinRingUSA® Stainless Steel Stabilizer Folding Cones and Spacer Set!
This is the original Stainless Steel Stabilizer Folding Cones and Spacer Set that I personally designed back in early 2016 that may be imitated by others, but not duplicated.
These Universal Stabilizer Folding Cones and Spacer Set are machined from wear-resistant and hardened stainless steel, eliminating the cost of purchasing additional plastic cone sets due to eventual wear-and-tear.
* NO MORE CHEWED-UP AND WORN-OUT PLASTIC FOLDING CONES OR PLASTIC BEARING BALLS! *
* WATCH AS I FULLY FOLD A MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR USING THESE NEW CONES WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE COINS’ INNER DETAIL BELOW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XzuCCFtLn4
Here are some reviews of what some folks had to say that purchased the new folding cones:
"I love my big SS cone for my challenge coins, but these small SS cones are a game changer I love them even more because I like to do my initial folding with my Durston it has nice even pressure a lot better than that HF 1 ton which is not even pressure resulting in wonky rings that you have to work on longer to straighten them out. Thanks Again, Martin & Have A Happy New Year!!!"
undertowproducts on Dec 31, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
"Quarter rings are my biggest sellers. I do large production runs of quarters, so I don't need a stuck coin slowing me down. And we all know how frustrating is can be to remove a stuck coin from one of the older cones. These are just what the doctor ordered."
Jeff Morgan and Ajax of "Jeff Morgan Designs" on Sep 15, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
"Awesome folding cones, so glad I purchased this set, never have to replace it"
Dan Rivera on Sep 12, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
"These cones are on another level. Just put plumbers tape on the cones so you don't ruin the inner detail and its golden."
Jody Pettit on Sep 9, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
"CoinringUSA had the best folding cones on the market! I thought it didn't get any better than that, until now! Cones you never have to replace again? Coins that never gets stuck on your cones? Really? Well I've tried them out and you can believe all the hype, it's true. These things are fantastic. These cones are smooth and they slide easier through the folding process. Not to mention zero loss of detail thanks to the Teflon tape. I must admit I bought 2 very large steel folding mandrills off eBay. Having said that these new folding cones from coinringusa are so much easier to work with. A must have for the Serious Coin ring maker! Thank you Martin and keep innovating. Sincerely James."
darwin1963 on Sep 6, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
* The improved smallest-size folding cone is now machined to be able to fold over any size coin with as small as a 1/4" center-punched hole, all the way up to a 5/8"+ center-punched hole with the largest cone.
This new folding cone eliminates the need to use the "starter cone" when using your arbor press or hydraulic press to fold your coins. (The stainless steel starter cone is still recommended when using a ring sizer machine where there is low clearance; or when using a ring sizer machine to do the first initial fold with either of my 2 "Stabilizer" Reduction dies.)
* MAKE SURE TO WRAP EACH FOLDING CONE WITH TEFLON PIPE THREAD TAPE PRIOR TO USE! *
* THE SET COMES WITH 4 HARDENED STAINLESS STEEL FOLDING CONES AND 1 SPACER
* Simply wrap each stainless steel folding cone with pipe thread seal tape prior to the folding process to completely protect your coin rings' inner detail. (See the last listing photo for an example of a fully folded-over Morgan Silver Dollar made with these new cones showing the tape absorbing the metal-on-metal impact and protecting all of the inner detail.)
* To use these Folding Cones, simply set the coin level into your reduction die, insert an appropriate size folding cone into the center punched hole, and then begin to press the coin down into the die.
These stainless steel stabilizer folding cones are a more effective and efficient option than using the delrin bearing balls, metal bearing balls, or even the softer phenolic (light brown-colored) plastic folding cones. Their design allows them to do a much better job of keeping the coin level as it’s being folded over into your reduction dies when using either a Ring Sizer Machine, an Arbor Press, or a Hydraulic Press.
There are 4 different sized Folding Cones and 1 Spacer included in the Set:
* The improved smaller 1/4" size folding cone is used in folding over any size coin with as small as a 1/4" center-punched hole. This is the first cone that you would use when beginning to fold a Silver Eagle-sized coin that has a 5/8” inch (15.8mm) center hole punched into it; as well as any sized coin with either a 1/4" (6.35mm) hole, a 3/8” inch (9.5mm) hole, or a 7/16” inch (11mm) sized center hole punched into it.
*The 1/2" size folding cone is used in folding over Half Dollar, Dollar, and American Silver Eagle-sized coins. This is the first cone that you would use when beginning to fold a Half Dollar-sized coin over with a 7/16” (11mm) hole in the center.
*The 5/8” size folding cone is also used in folding Half Dollar, Dollar, and American Silver Eagle-sized coins over. This is the final size cone that you would use to finish a Half Dollar-sized coin.
*The 3/4" size folding cone is used in folding Dollar and American silver Eagle-sized coins. This is the final cone to use when finishing a Morgan Dollar sized coin and also the last cone to use (with the larger-sized flat spacer provided) when you’re finished folding an American Silver Eagle-sized coin.
* The spacer included helps to provide a longer reach of the ram as it’s needed to push the folding cones further down into the coin when the extra room is needed.
* * * TIPS * * *
1.) You should still bevel (ROUND OUT) the sharp edges of the hole in your coin BEFORE using these new folding cones, just to make sure that there are no micro tears present that can cause your coin to split. (This is best accomplished with a deburring tool that can be purchased online.)
2.) I like to wrap from the larger diameter end of the folding cone to the smaller diameter end about 4 to 5 times around, making sure to wrap evenly and to overlap at least half the width of the previous tapes' wrap.
3.) When using a ring sizer machine, the first initial press (fold) is done with the improved Stainless Steel Starter Cone when using either of my 2 "Stabilizer” Reduction Dies.
This is because many ring sizer machines such as the “Durston” model have a very low clearance underneath the ram head; and the starter cone allows room for the initial first fold. You can then use the stainless steel folding cones to complete the folding process.
4.) Make sure to anneal (heat & quench) the coin often to keep the metal in a softer state when using the folding cones; as this will make the entire folding process go smoother with less effort.
These new Stainless Steel folding cones also work great with the “Stabilizer” Reduction Dies, as you end up having double the stability of both the design of the die itself as well as the folding cone when folding over any US Quarter, US Half Dollar, Morgan/Peace Dollar, or the American Silver Eagle!
*** NOTE ***
It’s not important to memorize which particular size folding cone fits into the center hole in the coin you are about to begin folding over. Instead, you want to pick the folding cone that fits into your coin’s center hole, that will allow you to fold the coin down; as well as fit under the ram head of your ring sizing machine, arbor press, or hydraulic press.
As you continue to fold your coin down into the universal reduction dies, you simply switch to a SMALLER diameter-sized reduction die and a LARGER-sized cone (and the spacer provided if needed) to finish the coin’s folding-over process.
(Coins are not included and are meant for reference only).
*** SAFETY FIRST ***
--- CAUTION! This kit contains small parts and can be considered a choking hazard. Please keep away from children and pets and store in a safe place.
--- Always wear safety glasses.
--- Keep fingers, long hair, and loose clothing away from any pinch points or open flame.
--- Make sure to anneal, (heat, then quench) the coin often as you're working it.
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Thanks, and here's to your coin ring-making success!
*** Shipping:
This set will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail