Just a little side story. The question has been asked how to thin the quarter and Kenny gave his method. If I may add a couple different ways I did it. Back when (Seamus 7227 ) was gracing these pages with his creations, he and I had a little side bet. I wagered him that I could cut a quarter in half using my scrollsaw because him and I are scrollsaw enthusiasts and use them alot. The bet was if I could He would have to cut a NJ coin and cast it on a blank I sent him with my braided copper. Well to make a long story longer
I did it and here is the results of this adventure. Photos of the coin cut and finished pen after he sent the blank back, I turned it and finished it. Fun little project.
Also I included a few photos of another method I use to thin a quarter using a jig mounted to the lathe and spun down with turning tools mainly carbide. It is basically junk metal within the quarter and is tough to cut but can be done.