Hi guys, long time no see!
I have mentioned this before, but it was a few years ago, so worth reiterating..
The best
tools I have used for scraping, shaving and picking are sections of stainless Tig welding rod, cut into 5" pieces, and then the ends finely ground into chisels, points, angled scrapers, rounded scrapers, a whole variety of
sharp shapes.
The best method of keeping the coin wet while working is a
bit of spit on the finger... Not particularly hygienic, but works better than water.
The best companion for a couple of hours cleaning is 3 fingers of single malt scotch whisky. ( No more! Or things could go horribly wrong... Save that for later. I speak from experience!)
Glad to see the old crew is
still here, and glad to be back!
Lee S.