How to Test Silver Bullion w/ Easy Homemade Magnet Slide

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  • @wandlbaker
    @wandlbaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One addition that you might want to think about. Take a screen protector and add it over the magnet slide. This will protect the coin or bar from abrasion during the slide. You can get them at a dollar store.

    • @IspiCaesar
      @IspiCaesar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      or just turn the board and slide it on the plastic side

    • @wandlbaker
      @wandlbaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IspiCaesar Neodymium magnets are strong but the distance created by the board may be too much.

    • @IspiCaesar
      @IspiCaesar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wandlbaker Good point, but I have a similar one and works perfectly. However, that's something to take into account.

    • @BrownSofaGamer
      @BrownSofaGamer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      William Baker You could probably just put a piece of paper over it, but the screen protectors would work too.

    • @wandlbaker
      @wandlbaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrownSofaGamer The paper would probably add too much friction AND I used paper (in the military) to polish electrical contacts in relays.

  • @fog8969
    @fog8969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make two slides side-by-side on that one board, and make a longer string of them all the way up the board. Start the real coin and the fake coin side-by-side and release them at the same time. To be sure that the test isn't effected by the two slides being a bit one from another, run the test multiple times and switch the coins from one slide to the other.

  • @Redvines69
    @Redvines69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of the coolest things I've seen in ages :D

  • @Jowright2028
    @Jowright2028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doesnt 300 series steel do the same thing?

  • @SilverDragons47
    @SilverDragons47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    magnets are fun 😁🔥🐉

  • @anthonycongiano8890
    @anthonycongiano8890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, simple, and effective coin testing slide, extremely well done! BTW @8:35 I think the term you're looking for is diamagnetic, not pseudo - magnetic :) The motion of the silver, gold, or copper, creates a repulsive force (not conductive) thus slowing the coin down as it crosses the alternating positive and negative magnetic poles on the slide.
    @10:05 the metal content of the fake coin is Ferromagnetic and is most likely made of steel with either a plating of silver or nickel or it's highly polished to simulate silver. Nickle is also Ferromagnetic, so if you tried to slide a US 5 cent piece, aka a nickel, it would also stick to the magnets. I would really like to see what a tungsten core fake gold coin does on the slide. Tungsten is paramagnetic so it has a weak magnetic attraction. Counterfeiters use tungsten as it's nearly the same weight as gold.
    Now I have a question, what is the weight of the fake Carson City Morgan Dollar @13:00 ? Because in this case, using an $18 silver planchet to strike a $150 to $250 plus CC coin would make sense. Or using a Philadelphia minted coin and adding the CC mint mark. Does it ping test correctly? Such as using a ping in combination with the pingcoin app? At that point diagnostics would be needed.
    EDIT: I see you added diamagnetic to the text at the end... good job!

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for all the info! There are definitely fake coins minted in real silver, so this test is really just the first line of defense in many tests you must do on a coin

  • @nateo6806
    @nateo6806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding video! Thanks for the sweet design.

  • @robertross4582
    @robertross4582 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a VERY helpful video. Thank you. I am told a 45 degree angle is the ideal? If so, a couple of plastic carpenter's squares will work well as they are already at a 45 degree angle.
    I will be making one of these very soon.

  • @deadwoodblades9437
    @deadwoodblades9437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for having the contest. Cant wait until next week

  • @allancolegrove2874
    @allancolegrove2874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I'll be building one of these slides this week!

  • @fog8969
    @fog8969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this good for testing gold, too?

  • @hi-seas
    @hi-seas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That was great information, thanks

  • @Silverholic
    @Silverholic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice test! Thanks! Wish you had did the test with gold and other precious metals. Gonna have to build one of those ;)

  • @StevenMartin-zn1qi
    @StevenMartin-zn1qi ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool build and info. Thank you.

  • @carko2617
    @carko2617 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Video. You went into details of using a slide I have not seen in the other slide videos I have watched. THANKS !!

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @coctailer
    @coctailer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I built one and noticed that if I race a 999 bullion coin against a modern quarter, they go down the slide at the EXACT same speed. A modern zinc penny goes down faster though.

  • @TheRecordNut
    @TheRecordNut 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good home test to go along with this is the ice test. Since silver is a good conductor of heat, a real silver coin should quickly melt an ice cube until it is cold enough to try and refreeze the cube. With a coin that is fake, the ice will either slightly melt or not melt at all. Sweet video, by the way! You may want to try and get a patent on that

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll definitely check out the ice test!

    • @tribulationprepper787
      @tribulationprepper787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, Kind of messy and not a very portable test.

  • @MonnaieCOLLECTOR
    @MonnaieCOLLECTOR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bonjour, super vidéo merci du partage, +1 like

  • @gn5883
    @gn5883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELLENT VIDEO! , Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure! Glad you're enjoying it!

  • @jasonblancett3002
    @jasonblancett3002 ปีที่แล้ว

    The race should consist of both coins touching the magnet and eachother at the same time instead of dropping it on the magnets. That way if one was slower there would be no denying the distance of the drop.

  • @dataexpunged2827
    @dataexpunged2827 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the wild I use the ping test. It’s very effective for anything over 50% silver content from my experience. The ping is a lot duller on the 40% halves though. Obviously some metals ping like silver and they’re really hard to tell with the untrained ear but it’s still my preferred method. And the ping of real silver is so satisfying!

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true. I like the ping test if you need to do it in a pinch, but I prefer the more exact methods if I can do them

    • @Pilarm68
      @Pilarm68 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's an app for that: Precious Coin Tester, and it works. But the best is probably to combine all known DIY tests: Ping, weight, gravity, magnet. Because you may be able to fake one but you probably can't fake them all.

  • @tarasoffgear4831
    @tarasoffgear4831 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nickel will stick generally ,it’s a ferromagnetic metal to it should act very similar to steel or iron

  • @edwinmusicofficial
    @edwinmusicofficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice invention I will try that!

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Post a pic to my facebook when you do!

  • @russellbabin6252
    @russellbabin6252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The opposite poles of the magnets must be inducing a current in the silver coin acting like a generator causing drag and the potential energy from the falling coin gets converted into current in the coin causing it to heat slightly. The more conductive the material the slower the coin goes. You could use a cool with ac current and a meter to measure current at fixed ac frequency and voltage. This would be more reliable because you would have a digital readout that would be exact and not have to guess 1/10 sec difference.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's very cool. Have you ever built anything like that?

  • @sato4kaiba
    @sato4kaiba 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @14:59 The Benjamin Franklin is not fake. They reason that coin is like that is dues to the fact that its 90% silver. However, there are also the copper-clad versions that are proof coins

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can tell you for a fact that it is fake. I bought it for ~$1 on wish.com

    • @sato4kaiba
      @sato4kaiba 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Silverpicker Now, that makes all the difference in the world. Then again, there is that 1% that your wrong xD LOL

  • @Sportingalagrieska
    @Sportingalagrieska 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As you say, it's not magic but it's another useful test (might be definitive in certain cases) 👍

  • @dougiequick1
    @dougiequick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool! One more test to add to verification process along with precise weight and dimensions via micrometer and calipers and also the ring test using guitar tuner...what is the chances a phony coin could pass all these relatively easy tests

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely. Several years ago I did a video on the ring test

  • @locallegend4677
    @locallegend4677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 does it scratch? 2 can I buy that from you

  • @dougiequick1
    @dougiequick1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something I heard about a while back which I am unable to verify is that a number of real silver dollars were minted using a percentage of PLATINUM back when Platinum was not worth much....wonder how that would effect various tests and if true how many people might discard super valuable Platinum content coin???

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never heard that. Can you share a link of where you saw that? I'd be very skeptical of that

  • @nativestacker4185
    @nativestacker4185 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    SILVERPICKER ! Hey just thought I would ask if you have ever tried testing Pewter on your coin slide? it acts alot like Silver on a slide. Keep stackin .

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, though some of those fakes may have been pewter

  • @Metropolis-gh6bc
    @Metropolis-gh6bc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Never knew this test. I'll be building one for me. Where did you get the magnets? 👍😁
    Also, I've been using a scale to do some testing. Copper & brass are lighter but by volume and show lighter in weight than silver. 👍😁

    • @seanfoltz7645
      @seanfoltz7645 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He said Amazon and included a link.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! You can get the magnets here: amzn.to/33FFFWA

    • @Metropolis-gh6bc
      @Metropolis-gh6bc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seanfoltz7645
      Thanks!

  • @seanfoltz7645
    @seanfoltz7645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a suggestion - rather than wasting ten to fifteen minutes putting those adhesive strips on the back, take ten or fifteen seconds to run a couple of lines of glue up and down the backs of the magnets instead.

  • @locallegend4677
    @locallegend4677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could of just stuck them all together and pasted the stickies all in at the same time since they are connected

  • @dmrbricks6673
    @dmrbricks6673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More haul vids?

  • @coincollectingfun
    @coincollectingfun 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool!

  • @Andrux0821
    @Andrux0821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I can differentiate between my 80% dateless Canadians and my 92.5 dateless Canadians.

  • @andrewderksen3342
    @andrewderksen3342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite test method ...cause it fun aswell 👍

  • @kentd2712
    @kentd2712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll build one. Thanks

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Post a pic to my facebook when you're done!

  • @LucyStacks
    @LucyStacks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did I learned a lot thank you

  • @SandmanCnC75
    @SandmanCnC75 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah. We fancy!

  • @master5s327
    @master5s327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you still do mail videos? I want to send you some coins.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do indeed! I have a ton of packages and mail waiting for me to open. If you send me something I will certainly open it up on the channel and send you a postcard in return!

  • @relaxingvideos9666
    @relaxingvideos9666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice, you wavered like $50!

  • @minirmonedharelaks80
    @minirmonedharelaks80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like video 👍

  • @randomest_youtube3542
    @randomest_youtube3542 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:02
    If only he knew what the future had in store...

  • @phillip1166
    @phillip1166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quarter and Dime coins slide like Silver .9999 coin... what do you make out of it?

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The slide is not an accuracy test, so you can't tell purities. It will just let you know if something is likely silver or definitely not silver

  • @funnyusername7097
    @funnyusername7097 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A person who makes fake silver dollars can also make a Morgan from 10 % copper and 90% silver

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true. This isn't a solution that has 100% accuracy, but it does cover the vast majority of fakes you'll encounter

  • @JustinzTube
    @JustinzTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this fake morgan contain some silver?

  • @themacz1671
    @themacz1671 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you suspect any of your goods to be fake check were youre going to buy your bullion the magnet is real lol

  • @kadenkissh7618
    @kadenkissh7618 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 1943 penny and a Indianhead penny 1903 and I am 10

  • @TheCRHKing
    @TheCRHKing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No no no. The bigger size wouldn’t mean it slides faster. It would slide slower because more metal.

  • @googuser7193
    @googuser7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use the ping test it’s much easier

  • @MUDSWAT
    @MUDSWAT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are even faking the silver content and weight now for key date coins. ;)

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, it's scary, isn't it

  • @thutch93
    @thutch93 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn’t you just use a regular magnet

  • @michaelknight8459
    @michaelknight8459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That fake CC Morgan may be real silver it may just slide quicker because the percentage of silver in it is less like with comparing the real Morgan to the 99.9 ASE.

    • @freedomfighter1861
      @freedomfighter1861 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah id like to more about it what’s it weigh and what’s the diameters you have to do many other tests before definitely calling it a fake because of magnets

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt it given that it cost like $1.75. Most likely copper or some other diamagnetic metal

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freedomfighter1861 It is totally off weight. th-cam.com/video/0jZQAd-Oif8/w-d-xo.html

  • @thetruth9783
    @thetruth9783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or you can buy one small neodymium magnet for $1 and slide IT down the coin! Thats what I do!

  • @leebrewer1190
    @leebrewer1190 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info - but could have been summed up simply in about 3 minutes. Start at 14:40 to see what you came here for. The "Morgan race" and then the end three points were all that was needed.

  • @gmc9753
    @gmc9753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're in big trouble, Silverpicker!!! The description for the magnets on the Amazon site says it is forbidden to collide with other metal objects (including another magnet). :)

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't tell the authorities!!

    • @tightwad
      @tightwad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just got released from 20yrs in Forbidden Collision Penitentiary. Trump was president??? Wow 😮

  • @relaxingvideos9666
    @relaxingvideos9666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saved*

  • @FalconRS
    @FalconRS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Write 'Non-magnetic silver' on AliExpress. You will be horrified by the amount of openly sold pieces of almost literally any kind, from Peace Dollar deepfakes to JM bars deepfakes.

  • @sjskdsi5695
    @sjskdsi5695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    让我们来做物理学的受力分析,哈哈,实用的方法!

  • @sklm5694
    @sklm5694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3rd

  • @davemcgarvie2746
    @davemcgarvie2746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How to spin a 5 min vid into a 20 min one

  • @sato4kaiba
    @sato4kaiba 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, a hot glue gun will work nicely and more people have one or can buy one for just $5 with glue sticks are either the local hardware sore or the arts and crafts store

  • @andrewewan8053
    @andrewewan8053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey man why are you trying to screw these people out of their silver and gold silver and gold has no metallic contexture as far as sticking to a magnet at all neither does copper or aluminum or any other element like that so why are you on there trying to show these folks these coins are sticking to a magnet because it won't no furious metals stick to a magnet

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure what your point is...

    • @tightwad
      @tightwad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Silver doesn't slide fast for reasons I didn't take chemistry. He's not trying to screw anyone of anything but their viewership

  • @penguingaming6431
    @penguingaming6431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish . com more like scam .com

  • @pppwkotermandju592
    @pppwkotermandju592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    P

  • @ep2307
    @ep2307 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wasting our time you know if the coin is copper it will do the same as silver.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you watched the whole video, you'd know that I say that this test isn't foolproof

  • @silverwiskers7371
    @silverwiskers7371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe the more your around silver the better you can detect fakes, for me I make sure I know what I buy before I but it, the thickness is a dead give away, I can tell also how silver feels in hand,

    • @darykinnaman2319
      @darykinnaman2319 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to handle 1000's of quarters every day. You can pick that one silver out in a second. You are right.

    • @Silverpicker
      @Silverpicker  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. There is no better way to learn about silver than handling lots of it