Windwalker’s Chipping Journey in Pr0n0grAph1C Detail (31 Viewers)

[TheB00T]

For me, the dark spot on that BTP snapper seems a bit harsh for a beach theme.

 

[Windwalker]

@Windwalker I haven’t been following this too closely but what about the Flamingo $1 (spotted bird) as the $1, great blue, bright spots, THC, beachy…

I have an amazing rack, but I'm reticent to murder it. But its a great idea Let me at least Photoshop it together.

 

[churlbut18]

I have an amazing rack, but I'm reticent to murder it. But its a great idea Let me at least Photoshop it together.

Yah I wasn’t sure if you were doing label over or full replacement…

 

[GianThaMan]

I have an amazing rack, but I'm reticent to murder it.

You could always overlabel it. It looks better, IMO, and preserves the chips. I’d recommend overlabel instead of murder wherever possible.

 

[Marius L]

You could always overlabel it. It looks better, IMO, and preserves the chips. I’d recommend overlabel instead of murder wherever possible.

While perserving the original inlay is nice, overlabels definitely both look and feel way worse than full replacement IMO at least. Guess you have to try both option to see/feel for yourself ww, but it's a no brainer to me.

 

[turboj623]

If the $25 chips are your workhorse, then I would stick with the original lineup. Those snappers would look awesome in mass on the table

 

[jpietrella]

While perserving the original inlay is nice, overlabels definitely both look and feel way worse than full replacement IMO at least. Guess you have to try both option to see/feel for yourself ww, but it's a no brainer to me.

Overlabels are half measures IMHO. Mike Ehrmantraut says no half measures.

 

[CrazyEddie]

Revised lineup with the BTP secondary snapper as the $25.

That was a good exchange. Softening the $25 makes the 5-25-100 sequence more... relaxed.

 

[CrazyEddie]

You could always overlabel it. It looks better, IMO, and preserves the chips. I’d recommend overlabel instead of murder wherever possible.

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[GianThaMan]

While perserving the original inlay is nice, overlabels definitely both look and feel way worse than full replacement IMO at least.

The reason I prefer overlabels is that they don’t have the issue of the label being too small for the recess, which leads to blank space where you can see the old inlay’s recess, but there isn’t a label covering it. Plus, unless you opt for Gear’s thick laminated labels, they are too thin for the recesses created by murder, so that makes the label-job look even worse.

Also, I still don’t understand what people mean when they say the labels “feel” different. Are you guys rubbing your fingers over the labels?

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

The reason I prefer overlabels is that they don’t have the issue of the label being too small for the recess, which leads to blank space where you can see the old inlay’s recess, but there isn’t a label covering it. Plus, unless you opt for Gear’s thick laminated labels, they are too thin for the recesses created by murder, so that makes the label-job look even worse.

Also, I still don’t understand what people mean when they say the labels “feel” different. Are you guys rubbing your fingers over the labels?

the only time i will opt for label over is with RHC as they still shuffle nice, but with THC they look and feel horrible. do not recommend on a "keeper set" to label over unless your worried you wont get your value if you decide to sell the chips. that's just my opinion as I've done both and the label over just look's like a sticker your putting on the chip. with inlay removal you can have textured lamination which looks great. as far as size concerned @Gear is pretty spot on with the sizes if you tell him what chip you are labeling. i haven't had the issue of exposed chip because the label was too small.

 

[Windwalker]

After much tinkering and thinking, and as much as I think the Strat $1 will be a great 1, I missed the extra color from the FLV $1, giving a sense of blue sky, sun and clouds. I’m waiting on a couple of racks to test it out, but this is where I’ve landed with the lineup now — with the spotted Flamingo as the $1. It fixes the spot progression issue completely, and looks great to boot. I also took @tommyvulgar’s suggestion of using spot colors in the denom. Great idea!

Finally, I think the Jack Cinci snapper has to stay.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, it’s been really helpful.

 

[warma]

For me, the dark spot on that BTP snapper seems a bit harsh for a beach theme.

Screams like a brewing thunderstorm that’s going to blow your beach umbrella into the sea. Or a flying seagull that’s going to crap all over your gorgeous sub as you’re about to take a first bite.

True story.

 

[JustDave]

Revised lineup with the BTP secondary snapper as the $25. (Thanks, @Chippy McChiperson for the test barrel!) Still waiting on the Strat $1 to test for the $1 chip.

Previous lineup, for comparison:

setup is yummy and the fat stacks $5s are nice!

 

[Omar65]

Overlabels are half measures IMHO. Mike Ehrmantraut says no half measures.

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Thanks. Now I may have to watch BB for the 4th time.

 

[chrismurda]

Thanks. Now I may have to watch BB for the 4th time.

Coincidently, I just started a rewatch last night. Currently on season 1 episode 3.

 

[Organista1]

the only time i will opt for label over is with RHC as they still shuffle nice, but with THC they look and feel horrible. do not recommend on a "keeper set" to label over unless your worried you wont get your value if you decide to sell the chips. that's just my opinion as I've done both and the label over just look's like a sticker your putting on the chip. with inlay removal you can have textured lamination which looks great. as far as size concerned @Gear is pretty spot on with the sizes if you tell him what chip you are labeling. i haven't had the issue of exposed chip because the label was too small.

This here!! Agree and I’ve only done RHC, tried both over labeling and replacement. Some over labels work well while others look like stickers (usually the color of label). Murdering is a pain in the A but the finish is on point. That last lineup looks awesome Krish nice work!

 

[Organista1]

Also, I still don’t understand what people mean when they say the labels “feel” different. Are you guys rubbing your fingers over the labels?

Maybe it’s my OCD but yes it feels different, obviously the original labels have a plastic film over that feels different. I had an issue with it before but I have accepted that minor detail ever since I started taking bigger pots down.

 

[Marius L]

The reason I prefer overlabels is that they don’t have the issue of the label being too small for the recess, which leads to blank space where you can see the old inlay’s recess, but there isn’t a label covering it. Plus, unless you opt for Gear’s thick laminated labels, they are too thin for the recesses created by murder, so that makes the label-job look even worse.

Also, I still don’t understand what people mean when they say the labels “feel” different. Are you guys rubbing your fingers over the labels?

Are you not touching the chip ever even in play? When you shuffle them or stack them or whatever. Overlabels feel and look like a sticker, and also forces you to use the thinner labels which are not textured.

I way prefer the textured laminated labels from Gear. Using them + full murder is the way to go. I can't say it makes them feel like real textured inlays, but it's the closest you can get.

I understand your point about some of the recess being visible with a slightly too small labels, but it doesn't bug me.

 

[Perthmike]

You could always overlabel it. It looks better, IMO, and preserves the chips. I’d recommend overlabel instead of murder wherever possible.

Overlabels look awful, it's like a cheap looking gloss sticker that can be seen sitting above the recess of the chip. I'd recommend never overlabelling and always murdering lol.

Plus you are more likely to get spinners.

In summary, I really can't abide overlabels. Yuk.

Don't get me wrong, I've seen plenty of dreadful murdered chips, you have to be patient and do them properly, but when done correctly it's far and away the best option.

 

[GianThaMan]

Are you not touching the chip ever even in play? When you shuffle them or stack them or whatever. Overlabels feel and look like a sticker, and also forces you to use the thinner labels which are not textured.

You’re touching the chip, but never really the label/inlay.

I way prefer the textured laminated labels from Gear. Using them + full murder is the way to go. I can't say it makes them feel like real textured inlays, but it's the closest you can get.

I’ve raised this issue before, but I think it’s stupid that people use textured labels on smooth-recessed chips. Like how you have PCA relabels in your profile picture, which are smooth-recess IHC, but you put textured labels on them, making them look inconsistent with the chip, and too thin for the recess. Even on textured chips it looks odd because the texture doesn’t match up.

The only relabel jobs I’ve seen that looked remotely like original chips were over-labels and label replacements with thick glossy gear labels. That is why I hate labeling clays in general, it’s just never going to be as good as finding a use for originals, and that brings me back to why I think overlabels should be used whenever possible: no matter how mediocre the original inlay or denomination, for me it outweighs the negatives of using a label, and I think chips should be preserved so that someone who does have a use for them can take them off and use the original chip, in all of its factory inlaid glory.

 

[Marius L]

I’ve raised this issue before, but I think it’s stupid that people use textured labels on smooth-recessed chips. Like how you have PCA relabels in your profile picture, which are smooth-recess IHC, but you put textured labels on them, making them look inconsistent with the chip, and too thin for the recess. Even on textured chips it looks odd because the texture doesn’t match up.

Not sure I understand your criticism, but to each their own, and agree to disagree I guess.

For me it was an obvious choice to use textured labels to match the original PCA $25s as well as possible, regardless of what type of inlay the murdered chip originally had. The added texture on the label matches pretty well with both the edges of the chip itself, and is the closest to the PCA $25 inlay you can get with labels. I agree its not perfect, but definitely a way better match than a thinner non-textured overlabel would be.

Also i have zero issues with not perserving any of the boat GB chips, as I am not fond of the inlays, they are plentyful in the community and they have little historical value.

 

[MatB]

EDIT: posted that then read the post where you are looking at the Strat $1 already.

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

Was cool to see this set in person. Definitely a micro stakes player's dream. The nickel and dime were the only chips that had much noticeable wear with some pretty filthy edges. The Royal Red $1 was a stand out to me even amongst all those fluorescent colors.

Yes, I'm aware the quarter is missing. Major facepalm when I realized. Too late now. Stamp on the nickel is fine too, but the hot pink wasn't cooperating

 

[Windwalker]

Was cool to see this set in person. Definitely a micro stakes player's dream. The nickel and dime were the only chips that had much noticeable wear with some pretty filthy edges. The Royal Red $1 was a stand out to me even amongst all those fluorescent colors.

Yes, I'm aware the quarter is missing. Major facepalm when I realized. Too late now. Stamp on the nickel is fine too, but the hot pink wasn't cooperating

Mother of God. I may need to reconsider gifting this to a 10 year old, even if I'm holding it for him, lol.

 

[arch3r]

Mother of God. I may need to reconsider gifting this to a 10 year old, even if I'm holding it for him, lol.

 

[colter ripton]

Those are awsome man

 

[Windwalker]

The Silver Star Casino has the dubious distinction of being a North Las Vegas casino that had 2 interrupted short runs: the first time, in 1978, it opened without a license, and was promptly shut down when the owner was denied his application due to his criminal past.

Its second coming also has a really short run in 1984, which is when these chips were put in play; in its previous incarnation, The Silver Star was a slots-only establishment. For reasons unknown, the casino was shut down in early 1985, after operating for less than a year.

 

[Rbonus012]

Favorite set you own look at all those $5’s!!

 

[Spinettis Gaming]

Favorite set you own look at all those $5’s!!

We had a lot of those chips back in the day. We still have a few singles of some of those for sentimental purposes.