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Re: Hobo Nickel that I made at work today.

Postby Rodebaugh » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:20 pm

Just finished up "the great elephant".

Not to bad for the second hobo nick. Feal like I am getting a little better ;)

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Re: Hobo Nickel that I made at work today.

Postby Rodebaugh » Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:28 pm

blackrabbit wrote:There is a rich benefactor to the hobo nickel art world who buys thousands of bucks worth each month, at least. That is the dude who is buying yours. For those who wish to become a successful paid artist, you can make hobo nickels using a dremel, hand gravers, punches, chasing tools, hammer and nails, whatever! Gravers give the best control and detail in my experience. If you have questions I would be happy to answer them. I have carved over 50 of them, but I am still a beginner. Check out the Original Hobo Nickel Society website to be impressed beyond belief.


Heck yeah, spill the beans on those gravers and post some pics of your nicks :D
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby blackrabbit » Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:19 am

Wow you are a natural! Great elephant! I bet it will sell too. You are already a better carver than me on hobo number two! Hand gravers will allow you to do finer detail work, you can buy them used on fee-bay but don't pay more than 5 bucks each. You need a graver jig and a good sharpening stone to keep them sharp. They come in different styles for different effects and I am still attempting to master them. Just pick up a couple and practice with them, you can always resell them right back on e-bay if you find you don't like any particular style. I will find a picture of a nickel that I carved and post it up. I can't wait to see your future carvings.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby blackrabbit » Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:35 am

How do you post photos ?
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby Rodebaugh » Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:08 am

I got a bid!
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby Thogey » Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:37 am

Time to quit your day job.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby PreservingThePast » Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:50 am

Rodebaugh wrote:I got a bid!


Awesome! You have talent!!! :D

Can't wait to see more.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby blackrabbit » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:14 pm

I think I got the image thing down. Here is a Wabbit I hacked out of a modern nickel. I only got about 20 bucks selling it. :cry: Someday I will get 100 for one of my carvings, but by then I will be storing my Federal Reserve notes next to the toilet within easy reach. However, I just do it for fun and am happy that I have made enough to pay for my tools. You should try to do one a week. That would be more than an extra 5 grand a year for metal hoarding! :P I am selling a couple others on E-bay right now, a skull and a cowboy. My name/handle there is ottokane.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby Rodebaugh » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:26 pm

I think it looks awasome! It should have brought more than $20.

I have got to get some gravers. What do you think of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby blackrabbit » Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:19 pm

I personly like ones with shorter blades, but I have some that style and they work well. They look like they are in good condition. I would say no more than 35 bucks including the shipping. Ask if they have makers marks on them, the ones that do are generally higher quality and worth more.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby PreservingThePast » Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:34 am

blackrabbit wrote:I think I got the image thing down. Here is a Wabbit I hacked out of a modern nickel. I only got about 20 bucks selling it. :cry: Someday I will get 100 for one of my carvings, but by then I will be storing my Federal Reserve notes next to the toilet within easy reach. However, I just do it for fun and am happy that I have made enough to pay for my tools. You should try to do one a week. That would be more than an extra 5 grand a year for metal hoarding! :P I am selling a couple others on E-bay right now, a skull and a cowboy. My name/handle there is ottokane.


Blackrabbit.......cool nickel! I have to ask...Did you carve it on an American Bison or Ocean in View nickel?

Can't wait to see more nickels from Rodebaugh and blackrabbit.
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby blackrabbit » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:17 pm

I carved the rabbit on an american Bison nickel. That version seems perfect for modern hobo nickels! However, for the market, carving on the original buffalos from the thirties brings the most interest and money. Here are two coins I have for sale on feebay right now. I liked killing the fascist Franco!
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby twentybux » Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:40 pm

How much time does it take you guys to make one of these nickels? Very nice work!
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Re: Made another hobo nickel at work..2nd page pics.

Postby Rodebaugh » Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:52 pm

Just finished up "birdie".

3rd hobo nick.

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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby blackrabbit » Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:34 pm

Wow you are a natural! You have a unique style with that drill, its really cool!
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby AGgressive Metal » Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:59 pm

I love your elephant! :!:
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby blackrabbit » Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:04 pm

My Skulled up Franco coin sold for 40 bucks! I am quite pleased with that as skulls are pretty quick for me to bust one out. I like that I can take junk coins that are rather worthless and turn them into numismatic art that is now treasure for someone. Who is the next world historical figure that I will assassinate? Gotta look through my world coin bag.

Oh yea here is a lizard I have up on feebay now, hot feet!
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby Rodebaugh » Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:46 pm

BR, congrats on the skull sale. I do however like hot feet much better. :P
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby Roadrunner » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:15 am

Love the lizard!
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby blackrabbit » Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:59 pm

Here is a little piece I hacked out which shows the true nature of rule by international bankers/financiers. :twisted: I hope you like it. I got it up on e-bay right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320599764701&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby blackrabbit » Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:33 pm

Thought I'd show you a couple more carvings I did that I have up on Feebay right now. I bought A power honer so can now actually keep good sharp tools. Hope you enjoy.
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby twentybux » Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:40 pm

blackrabbit wrote:Thought I'd show you a couple more carvings I did that I have up on Feebay right now. I bought A power honer so can now actually keep good sharp tools. Hope you enjoy.


Hi blackrabbit- You and rodebaugh really have me interested in hobos. What exactly is a power honer? Are you using old watch gravers as your carving tools? If not, what type of tools are you using. Great looking work you guys have been posting! Keep up the good work! thanks! :D Twenty
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby Rodebaugh » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:01 pm

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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby Devil Soundwave » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:20 pm

Holy cow! $100 for a single coin? How long did it take? I have to dig out the Dremel and try this - I think I have a nickel in my foreign coins bag... I have no talent though beyond paint. :lol:

Did the guy pay already? His bid history shows he bids on artwork, scrimshaw and nickels, so I guess he's the real deal!
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Re: Post your hobo nickel pics and questions here.

Postby Devil Soundwave » Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:28 am

blackrabbit wrote:Who is the next world historical figure that I will assassinate?




Zombie Queen Elizabeth 2! :D
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