Hobo Nickel Tools

What are some basic tools I could use to make hobo nickels? Stuff that would be easy to find or inexpensive and don't take up too much room. Thanks

 

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Google gravers . Also for holding the coin steady when working on them I've heard a cheap way is a piece of wood with some putty or clay to hold the coin .

 

in honesty I did not know hobo nickels took on such artistry and and detail..
https://www.google.com/search?q=hob...ickel-engraving-Love-Token-359465525;1024;768

 

even the more modern'esque style is interesting I would like a few of these as art peices

 

There are some great art pieces there , and plenty of great designs for any ones taste .

 

If you are just after the product rather than the 'old time' experience, you can use a dremel tool and steel or diamond bits to rough out and then use a graver to give the appearance of 'hand cut'.

If you use actual gravers entirely and are inexperienced with similar tools, but plan to use your hands and fingers in a profession, get a stainless steel mesh glove from a butchers supply. Gravers are very sharp and metal is harder than wood or meat.