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Exploring Copper and Iron Country

Mines, Museums Minerals of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

EQUINE Bling!

How an Oklahoma Saddle Maker Uses Moissanite, Gold, Silver Turquoise tc to Adorn Saddles Jewelry

OPPENHEIMER, TRINITY SITE AND TRINITITE

The widely acclaimed, 2023 Hollywood biographical movie Oppenheimer recently won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy).

Copper Minerals: My Favorite

I have lived in the “Copper State” of Arizona for 65 years so it should not surprise readers that copper minerals are among my favorites to collect.

This News is for the Birds

The amazing range of the would-be birds!

Clearing ,Smudging & Setting Intentions for Stones

Why do you believe what you believe? Are your beliefs true because you choose to believe them? Whether it is religion, science or the metaphysical, your belief and faith make it real to you in mind, body and soul.

Flint: Our Rock of Ages

Used Since the Dawn of Humanity

Rhode Island's Hobbit Stone Age

Rhode Island may be 22nd out of 30 states in miles of total coastline but when you compare coastline length to land acres, it ranks second only to Maryland.

CALIFORNIA MAGNESITE PLASMA AGATE

California magnesite plasma agate is a kaleidoscope of minerals. Much like its neighbor from Clear Creek, it contains chalcedony, serpentine, jadeite and chromite.

HOW TO CREATE A CABBING MATERIAL

Even though Mother Nature creates almost unbounded types and numbers of beautiful materials for cabbing, often I struggle to find a slab that will work for the project that I want to do.

Coin Learning for Fun & Profit

ARE SUMMER SEMINARS THE FUTURE?

John Kraljevich

NUMISMATIST OF THE CENTURY

British Rarities Are Shining Star

AUCTION FEATURES PEH COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

Dwight N. Manley

NUMISMATIST OF THE CENTURY

Len Augsburger

IN CHARGE OF DIGITIZING EVERYTHING NUMISMATIC

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE HOBBYIST

JOINING THE NATIONAL COIN CLUB AND WATCHING GOLD

10 Reasons Why Gold Will Hit $2,500 by the End of 2024

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS THE YELLOW METAL

Canadian Coins Are Pretty COOL Eh?

Oh, Canada... The land of ice hockey, poutine, and Tim Horton's coffee has produced scores of beautiful coins that make collectors flip their toques.

New Photo Guide to Grading Morgan Silver Dollars

SECRETS OF THE CAC GRADING SYSTEM

1935 Bank of Canada $500 English Text Boosts Heritage's World Paper Money Auction to Nearly $2M

Currency from Canada showed its might in the Heritage’s World Paper Money Signature Auction held earlier this year.

Central States Numismatic Society Honors Dennis Tucker

Publisher/author receives 2024 Q. David Bowers Award

13 Kenny Duncan Sr.

NUMISMATIST OF THE CENTURY

SLED INTO SUCCESS WITH SEGMENTED BOWLS

Start your journey toward creating beautiful bowls with the first critical step: accurately cutting and assembling the angled segments.

BREADBOARD ENDS DONE RIGHT

This traditional method for concealing end grain relies on a hidden trick to work properly. Find out the \"hole\" story behind breadboard ends with this time-tested method.

BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLES

Can compact tables deliver big-time routing features and performance? We tested 11 benchtop models to find out.

VENEER-SHADE LAMP

Get ready for warm and glowing reactions to this lamp. It makes sheets of veneer and bits from your scrap bin really shine.

CLASSIC CHERRY SIDEBOARD

A plywood carcase provides a quick-to-build foundation for the dovetailed drawers and mortise-and-tenon doors.

TRANSFORMABLE TOOL STAND

Simple but sturdy, this mobile stand can hold a benchtop power tool. Build two stands and you can stack them or pair them as pedestals for an add-on workbench top.

MODERN PICNIC TABLE

Serve up some style at your next cookout or outdoor party with this eye-catching table and bench combo.

STUDIO? WOOD SHOP? YES!

Don't mistake this backyard shed as a high-end home for garden tools. Instead, you'll find an efficient, well-lit, and comfortable workshop inside.