How Do You Tighten Loose Fitting Coin Bezels Using Epoxy Or Adhesive Bonding Agent?
Jewelers have known for years that coin bezels often need some adjustments and they have developed their own way of keeping the coin from moving, spinning, or making a clicking sound (being loose). All coins can vary in size from year to year and from where they were produced or “minted” so there is rarely a perfect fit when setting coin bezels. This article covers coins that are fitting loose in the bezel; if on the other hand, the coin is too tight fitting, it does not become a problem until the thickness of the coin will not fit the bezel or the top of the bezel will not push together using light pressure (where the screw goes in). Covering the coin with a plastic or glass watch crystal is also a common custom modification that can require shimming for loose fitting coins. Some jewelers use a torch and weld metal into the bezel to keep the coin secure, others use different materials for a “shim” including; paper, plastic, metal sheet, and other everyday materials. One suggested meth
