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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 4796866, member: 19463&quot;]I agree with the above quote except I wrapped the slab in a dish towel which cut down slipping and accidental movement when the crack was heard.&nbsp; The advantage of the vise is that the high pressure can be brought on slowly and stopped when cracked while a hammer is likely too little or too much depending on how hard you hit.&nbsp; Come to think of it, that was why mints abandoned hammering coins in favor of presses.&nbsp; The consistent and repeatable pressure made coins all alike. My coins are all hammered already so once is enough.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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