[KurtB]

Very quick update on the collet project. Steve E. has tried two variants. They performed well in certain areas, in other areas there were shortcomings, especially extraction of the coin. To make a collet hold a coin firmly enough for some real roughing means it is tough to remove. It also sat too high up in the vise.

I've got a plan for a two-piece coin holding system, but haven't executed it yet. I'm so busy right now, with both my normal job, AND trying to teach myself some decent engraving skills. It is not abandoned, just on a temporary hold. I will try hard to come up with something that will do the job, and at a cost that won't make it prohibitive. To those interested, thanks for your patience.

Kurt