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  1. Travis_UT

    Thank you to everyone who helped put on the FEGA show

    This was my first year having a table and I was a bit intimidated to show up with only a few items but everyone really made me feel welcome. I would like to specifically thank Tom Harvey, Steve Fiddler and Dean Philbrick, my table was close to theirs and they really made me feel part of the...
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    First time doing gold lettering inlay.

    I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, up to this point I had only inlaid straight lines using copper.
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    Casting Help

    I have made an example plate that I plan on showing at the FEGA show this year. I had a few people ask about castings so I thought I would take a shot at making them and it's been a little frustrating. This is my first time making a casting and the results are less than desirable. I used...
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    Draw File

    Can anybody recommend a draw file like the one used by Mike in his tutorial? I looked at Brownells site and did not see one like Mike had in his tutorial. I contacted Brownells but have not had a response. I have not used a draw file before so I don't really know what I am looking for but I know...
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    Microscope camera question

    What microscopes have the ability to have a video camera and you can use both eye pieces while using the camera? I have seen one Amscope, not sure what model but when you want to use video camera you can only see thru one eye piece.
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    Case knife WIP

    Working on this Case knife with a bulino English Pointer. I have a few flat spots on my scrolls, I didn't scribe my transfer lines and lost sight of the line as I was turning. Lesson learned, don't try to cut corners for the sake of saving a little time.
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    Stepping up from practice plates

    My goal is to eventually engrave guns. I am ready to move on from flat practice plates and step up to complex areas and surfaces that are common on guns but not quite ready to attempt a gun. I have seen on eBay you can get random gun parts (trigger housings, hammers and other various parts)...
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    opinions please

    Looking for opinions from other experienced engravers. I am doing this geometric pattern, if you were cutting it, would you cut each circle and let the pattern develop or would you cut each small arc?
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    Colt Mk IV Series 80 Stainless Series???

    Does anyone have experience with the Colt MkIV Series 80? I am wondering what series the slide is made from to guage how difficult engraving it will be. Thanks Travis
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    Marcus Hunt's English Fine Scroll

    I know this is not the correct place but for some reason I can't post in the classified section. Does anyone have Marcus' book/DVD they would be interested in selling?
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    B&L Stereozoom 4 Barlow lens question

    It seems that this scope uses a 38mm objective lens which seems hard to find. Does anybody make an adapter to use a more common thread? Thanks Travis
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    Canon Image Class MF264w

    Admins: please move this if necessary. I just wanted to share this so that maybe it will help someone when trying to find and inexpensive laser printer. I bought a Canon Image Class MF264w and it works great for image transfers using wax paper, dammar varnish and acetone.
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    Question about drawing and software

    I'm just beginning my journey down this path. Right now, I am just working on drawing filigree. My question is: Do you draw your design 100% on paper and then transfer it over or do you use software to help create your designs. I see a lot of designs that are very symmetric and I'm thinking...
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    Please give me some pointers

    Hello, first post. I’m looking for some pointers on improving my drawing. I feel like the main back bone is pretty good, but a lot of the smaller inside ones I’m struggling to get them to look uniform. I just started trying to learn how to draw filigree last week so I’m just learning before I...

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