Bear Coin Removal--another question--

[dhermon85]

Any EASY way to take the coin out for a refinish?
It will be getting replaced, not needing to salvage.

Thanks

[Blackhawk]

I believe the original or real Bowdoc said to heat a 3-4 inch steel bolt to really hot and then put hot melt on the big end and then on the coin.  Let it cool, then pull off.  Hot melt should then come off the cooled coin.

At least no damage if this does not work.    

BTW, I've never done this so do not hold me responsible.   :rolleyes:

[Pack animal]

I have used this process, it works fine.  Just a note, you don't need to get the bolt "super" hot(it only needs to be hot enough to loosen the glue)and you don't need to leave the bolt on very long(again just long enough to loosen the glue.
A little trial and error and you will find it a very easy process.
"Too" much heat and too long exposure could damage the wood around the coin.

[TonyW]

Take a look at bowdoc Don Ward's  "Restoration tip of the day"

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000884

[Shane Reed]

hey Tony

[dhermon85]

Thanks guys

[warpedarrow]

Don't be discouraged if it takes several attempts using this method. The coin has to be warm enough to loosen the hide glue or whatever they used to set them but cool enough for the hot glue stick to have a good set.  It took me several attempts on my current restore.  I suspect that buying some high temp hot glue sticks will solve that problem.

Also, be very careful when resetting the coin.  I ruined an aluminum coin by using a grade five bolt head as a driver.  The three slash marks made dents in the coin.  I have since found a better bolt head and did some grinding on it to remove any high spots. In the future, I probably will also do a careful cleaning of the opening so that the coin slips in with finger pressure.  I usually reset the coins by shaving a little bit of hot glue into the opening, placing the coin over it and then using the hot bolt head to heat the coin and press it in until seated.

[dhermon85]

Thanks for the tip.

So I got it out with a hot bolt. Worked great

Another question is when to put new one back? Wondering if I should put it in before, or after applying finish?

Thanks

[warpedarrow]

Before or the finish will make the diameter of the drilling too small.

Someting else that I may or may not do is to use a dremel type tool with a burr to remove some of the old glue to make room for the new glue.  I did not do it on my current project and the coin is 15 or 20/1000ths high.  It makes me nervous to use a high speed cutting tool that close to the prettiest part of the bow.