Double die is people thinking they are saying doubled die. A doubled die is what error seekers are after. A double die is two dies.
"Double Die" is an incorrect term. The correct term is "Doubled Die". People that say double die are usually newbies, although some of the old-timers will use the term double die. They are one in the same.
So far, we haven't had one explanation of what constitutes a doubled die. Making a working die requires striking it with the working hub more than once to make sure that the devices, legend and date are clear and complete. A doubled die occurs because the second strike on the die is not lined up exactly with the first strike, thus producing the doubling. NOTE: I've tried to make my explanation as simple as possible so everyone will understand. However, if one of our OCD members wishes to expand on this, have at it. Chris
Double die? Jumping off a skyscraper and when hitting the road, the jumper gets run over by a truck...
Your explanation of how doubled dies occurred by multiple annealing/ hubbing methods in the past is correct. Now how do you try to explain for the single squeeze " DD ", of which are the vast majority of questions to the forum, Unfortunately some newer members do not know there is a difference and causes even more more confusion for the newest members. Jim
I'll let you explain it, Jim. Personally, I think the single-squeeze method has created more problems than it is worth. Geez, when you look at some of the newer doubled dies with dozens and dozens of varieties, it makes you wonder what some of the attributers are smoking. Chris
No, I am getting too old for windmills like that. I guess soon they will have the high speed cnc to cut each die directly. Then they will attribute software glitches that cause an notch in an eyelid or something.
Is there no such thing as a double die? The term has been used for a really long time and by some important people in the hobby. Yes, I'm messing with you guys.
