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    Books on decorative engraving techniques

    Where are you located???
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    custom gravers on the cheap

    That's good Leland You're all set for gravers for awhile!
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    custom gravers on the cheap

    Thanks again Leland.!!
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    custom gravers on the cheap

    Hi Leland Thank you for using my system,. Dental burrs sure work and glad they are working for you. But I now make most of my gravers using 1/16" cobalt round stock, soft soldered into the 3/32 inch brass square tubing. Guess I'm getting old and lazy. Can get longer life and more sharpening's...
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    Revolver cylinder holder help

    A repeat......but its simple,,,,,,it workes,,,,,,,, and you can make them in half an hour.!! John B. I use two large diameter vise pins with short brass points soldered on them at 90degrees. These fit and hold the cylinder in it's normal points of rotation, without any damage. And it allows...
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    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    It's in the eyes.......Captivating!! John B.
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    Introduction to Basic Metalsmithing Workshops in Los Angeles | June 2024

    Best wishes and congratulations on your upcoming classes Monica. John B.
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    Mike Dubbers Engraving Transfer Patterns

    Sad news, John B.
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    Gold inlay question

    Thanks Sam. As you say, maybe his problem is he is expanding the cavity area when creating the undercut. Sounds like he is on the right track and working on it. John B.
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    Gold inlay question

    Leland, Do you mean too Wide, or too Thick?? Maybe I am miss understanding you. A picture would be a big help. If they are too Wide. Trim the outside back after inlay. If they are too Thick. Use thinner gold or shave the top down after inly. John B.
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    Finding the Engraver

    Looks like a stylized combination T J F to me. Or some other order of those letters. But just a guess on my part But maybe Roger can figure it out if he looks in. He's our expert. He may also just recognize the style of engraving and shading. John B.
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    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Masterful composition and scrimshaw. Thank you for posting your work, photos and explanation. John B.
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    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Excellent !! Very well done. Both the knife and the scrim. Lets see more of your artistry !!
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    I certainly agree with Mr.Roberts. Beautiful penmanship David.
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    Smith & Wesson 36 Chief - Engraving My Second Pistol

    Good work, very nice. John B.
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    Knife “best project to date”

    Hello Byrn, looking good!! A very handsome piece to celebrate Easter with.. And a remarkable amount of background work. Keep 'em coming! John B.
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    More practice

    Some nice engraving and elements shown here. You might improve things by using a stipple, dot or texture punch in the relieved background areas. Also please look at pictures or castings showing the repeat borders and the various methods of treating the corner and middle sections of the long...
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    How to color fill engravings after gold plating

    I've done quite a bit of this type work. The plating was applied over the well polished, hand engraved metal surface. Speedball Oil Based printers ink was then applied in the engraved areas. Please think about the graver texture in the bottom of your cuts, where you want the ink or paint to...
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    Thank you Brian.

    Thank you Brian.
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    finally

    Hello AL 12. You will have much better luck with transfers if the metal you are transferring to is not mirror polished. First get all the "bugs" out of the metal and polish it. Then slightly dull that polish with some warn-out 600 or 1200 paper. Next, Transfer your image. Use a burnish type...

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