just-john Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 lower the ceiling over the safe and it can't be lifted onto a dolly.Then ramset or nail gun steel flat stock to the floor front and side so it can't be shifted out from under the ceiling. Then you can sleep soundly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 That's a lovely Merc. Bruce, that safe is as tall as me! -Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 That's a lovely Merc. Bruce, that safe is as tall as me! -Amanda John thats a bit much if you ask me. Amanda don't feel bad. It is just over 5 feet tall. I am sure it is about as tall as quite a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You're just going to try to slide that 1896 proof quarter past us, Larry!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Back to the safe. Bolt it down. 800# is nothing. Two guys with the right dolly and it's out the door and in the truck. I'd guess 63 Cameo. Nice Barber proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Larry, Holy smokes! What a gorgeous quarter!...Mike p.s. if that's a 63, I'll buy a dozen like it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Here's a couple quarter NEWPS from FUN headed for the Dansco: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoard Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I love the Barber series. Very nice coin. Some thread was talking about unsung coins and I have got to believe that Barber coinage is right there. And I concur that two men of Victor's and I size could make off with an 800# safe. If bolting to the floor is no good, go through the back into wall (you may need to add blocking though). Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhair Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks guys. It's a 64 with great mirrors. The image makes it look a bit more cam than it is. The straight on shot was all I could do with it. Tilting to pick up the mirrors just didn't look right. I'm still having a tough time with taking images and slabs. The slab needs a polish before I try again. Another great coin from Mark Feld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInFL Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'm still having a tough time with taking images and slabs. Join the crowd. I think that was a pretty good effort and bet the coin is MUCH more impressive if you flash the mirrors. A few tips (not that I've mastered the art, and there are many coins that simply defy in-slab photography). Hope these helps: 1) Longer lenses help a huge amount. 2) Keep the light as close to the camera as possible. Moving the light "above" the camera will often allow you to get even closer. 3) If the coin is in the slab tilted at a small angle, use this to your advantage. When you're taking the photo, try moving the light in a circle around the camera until you find the area that "lights up" the coin the most. 4) For the most impossible coins, I've found that using extremely diffused lights (using a photographers diffuser or a piece of paper) then just shooting through the slab glare can result in images that can be maniuplated in post processing (to remove the contrast lost) to resemble the coin's color and look. Hope this helps. Take care...Mike p.s. here are two more NEWPs from FUN, both compliments of Mark Feld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I’m jealous that you have that safe Bruce . That’s awesome. I have a small one but I put a bunch of old weights that I no longer use in the bottom of it. You could do something similar to add weight to it. While it may be feasible to make off with a safe, I never consider it likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Back to the safe. Bolt it down. 800# is nothing. Two guys with the right dolly and it's out the door and in the truck. I'd guess 63 Cameo. Nice Barber proof. I said 63 Cameo since it looked so much like my 63 Cameo At any rate it is definately a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Winston I agree with you. Its not likely to happen. In fact where I live is pretty quiet. Some robber hauling a safe off is the least of my worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrinz Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Bob, The pictures of that 1911 is fabulous what are you using for a setup Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks Mike. I really appreciate that. I'm using a copy stand, Canon Digital Rebel, a Canon 100mm/2.8 macro lens and 2 OTT lights. It's a lot of trial and error, but at least I'm not paying for film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendragon1998 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Winston I agree with you. Its not likely to happen. In fact where I live is pretty quiet. Some robber hauling a safe off is the least of my worries. That's what I would have said before I started watching It Takes a Thief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I was going to mention that show, Michael but i didn't think anyone else watched it. With some coordinated effort, these guys have taken all safes I've seen them handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrinz Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks Mike. I really appreciate that. I'm using a copy stand, Canon Digital Rebel, a Canon 100mm/2.8 macro lens and 2 OTT lights. It's a lot of trial and error, but at least I'm not paying for film. Ott light Spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrinz Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I was going to mention that show, Michael but i didn't think anyone else watched it. With some coordinated effort, these guys have taken all safes I've seen them handle. Its a geat show depicting how STUPID people can be. I liked the one where the dude Robbed a house with the LADY IN THE HOUSE and she had no clue. Nice that he is on the GOOD side and not the "darkside" now ( Pun intended for my amusement ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 there's also the possibility of being robbed at gun point, having to open the safe and release the contents. Unless you're willing to die for your 19th century silver, or 1921 Peace dollar (nyuk nyuk), an additional insurance policy might be a good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaray-migration Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I just got a 1861-O Half NGC AU-53 and a 1881-CC Morgan NGC MS-64 Sorry I dont know how to do pictures yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillJones Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I added this 1853 Arrows and Rays half dollar to my collection at the recent FUN Show. It's got lots of luster, and was better than a couple of other pieces I saw on the floor. It's in an NGC MS-64 holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123cents Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Great looking Seated Half Dollar, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks Mike. I really appreciate that. I'm using a copy stand, Canon Digital Rebel, a Canon 100mm/2.8 macro lens and 2 OTT lights. It's a lot of trial and error, but at least I'm not paying for film. Ott light Spots No, I have the ones that flip open. The bulb is about 6-8 inches long. Sometimes I wish I did have the spot light, but these work pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Bob u use the the same lighting as me. OTT flip opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Bob u use the the same lighting as me. OTT flip opens. About the only only problem I have with them is the space I've got them in. I've got the copy stand and the lights between a wall and my computer. My camera is connected to the computer. It's so handy having everything close. But I think I've taken it to an extreme. I'll have to look for a longer usb and another power strip so I can move everything to the opposite side where there's more room. Good lights though. Not heavy and they rotate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Yes those are the ones I use. I did not put the rotators on them. I left them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Very nice Barbers everyone, and that Arrows and Rays is mighty cool too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrockin Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Here's my new addition: NGC MS65 1883 w/cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Very nice. The obverse looks like it's made out of satin. Nice die break also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
