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Offline StevenV

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sheet silver for inlays
« on: February 17, 2016, 02:15:50 AM »
Looking to get sheet silver coin silver(80/20) is the first choice. Sterling silver is more expensive. Has anyone gotten a sheet of silver (6"*3" .050 thick) lately to make inlays and where did you get it? Rio Grande does not have coin silver in sheets.             thanks  Steve
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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2016, 04:01:35 AM »
Hi,
Why are you sold om coin silver?  Because of the copper content, it will tarnish much faster than fine silver.

dave
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Offline dogcatcher

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2016, 04:06:43 AM »
At Rio Grande you have to  look for "Reticulation Silver (80/20) Sheet".   https://www.riogrande.com/Search/Reticulation-Silver-80~2F20-Sheet
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Offline louieparker

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2016, 05:56:01 AM »
Hauser Miller Co,  in St Louis. Any gauge you want . Why .050 for inlays ?
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 02:30:20 PM »
I use old coins. Pound them out so they are big enough.
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Offline Curt Larsen

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2016, 03:53:16 PM »
There are always "junk" silver coins up on ebay.  They are worn thin and no interest to collectors.
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Offline Shreckmeister

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2016, 03:55:18 PM »
How do you keep them from splitting when you pound them out
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Offline Kevin Houlihan

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2016, 04:20:45 PM »
Pre 1964 quarters work great.  Anneal and pound them to the thickness you need.  The only problem around here is that the quarters cost $8  ;D
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Offline WKevinD

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2016, 06:44:53 PM »
I've been hitting junk shops and flea markets for sterling silver serving and tablespoons. They anneal easy and there is less pounding to thin them out.
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Offline M. E. Pering

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2016, 07:52:33 PM »
Like Mike Brooks, I use old coins.  They are 90/10, and I buy them from a local coin dealer/pawnshop.  He only charges a 3% premium over spot.  I then pound them and anneal and pound and anneal and pound until they are close to the size I want.  I keep telling myself I am going to make a roller mill to thin them as well as silver wire for wire work, but so far, that hasn't happened.

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2016, 03:40:08 AM »
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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2016, 05:50:10 AM »
Anneal the silver occasionally...it will stretch rather than split.

Heat red, dunk in water.
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Offline Tom Currie

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Re: sheet silver for inlays
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2016, 06:30:38 PM »
I've pounded out coins before but today purchase sheet in small pieces at a local Jewelers supply store.
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