Not sure if my work has improved since my last post. Brass capper used by muzzle loader shooters to dispense percussion caps. Push engraved by hand, no power involved. Lots of mistakes.
Thanks. Also might have been a bit deep on that soft brass. Here is the latest on returning to my practice steel receiver. Despite reviewing graver sharpening, doing it by hand and getting angles right challenging. Thanks for putting up with beginner.
Got this little black powder derringer at the past weekends Gun show. So it has become my 1st finished H&C project. All brass so cuts very easy. Still much to learn about design and execution.
Appreciate that tip. I know I’m doing a lot of winging it with the scroll work. More planning is needed but at this point trying to master the tools and learn what works to make a cut I want. Double edged sword, probably developing design habits that will be hard to unlearn.
I do know about the need for a FFL if doing engraving guns for others. My “practice” receivers will never be for sale. Pretty much scrap when I am done with them. Mainly a way to learn to cut appropriate steel. Copper is like cutting butter, brass can be harder to get a nice cut on than steel.
Thanks. Started on the left side and decided did not care for the dot background so stopped doing that. By the time got to the right side tool and hammer control had improved a bit.
Thanks shows you how little I know thought the box was a compressor. Separate lot has the gravers among other tools. There is a GRS hone which has been bid up a bit. Nice big GRS ball vice to. Will see how it goes. Thanks for the info really appreciate it.
Took your advice and made a handle for H&C local wielding shop gifted me 18” of 3/8” key stock. Played with it a bit. Will take some to develop the touch needed.