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  1. SamW

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    Pap, I never used steel wool on ivory or its synthetics. I gave it a high polish, layed out the design then waxed. Starting with the darkest color (usually black) then waxing before moving on to the next darkest color area. Waxing after each color is added. The wax keeps you from wiping off...
  2. SamW

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    Try a coat of Renaisance wax before scrimming. After each color is added to the design, coat that as well so that the ink is not thinned wihile working on the next area. I used to have trouble with the design fading away as I added each area of color until I used the wax. A trick I learned...
  3. SamW

    Fix it

    Hopefully I did so...without scrambling everything. Thanks Jeff.
  4. SamW

    Fix it

    Sam, can we do away with this?? Two-step verification required TOS
  5. SamW

    Smith & Wesson 36 Chief - Engraving My Second Pistol

    Ditto the above!!
  6. SamW

    Knife “best project to date”

    It turned out quite attractive.
  7. SamW

    Oiled graver or no oiled graver?

    I have always used a graver lube. I can feel the difference between non-lubed and lubed but it is slight. Makes for a better cut and point survival.
  8. SamW

    Announcement: Iconic Scrolls practice plate

    I don't know how thick the plate is but I have found that mounting plates to a block of wood or other solid backup material stops any vibration during cutting...making for much smoother and easier cutting.
  9. SamW

    Japanese porcelain 3d scrollwork

    Conglomeration comes to mind.
  10. SamW

    Engraving Argentium

    I just finished a set of knife scales in Argentium silver with sculptured scenes and some minor gold inlay. Was very easy to work...especially easy on tool points.
  11. SamW

    Thank you to everyone who helped put on the FEGA show

    Very happy you enjoyed the show Travis...see you next year!!
  12. SamW

    Tom Turpin

    I saw a post on the ACGG Forum today to the effect that Tom Turpin has died. Tom was a great friend to all of us as he put many of our engraving photos in the Gun Digest every year. I will miss Tom!
  13. SamW

    Rod Cameron: an appreciation

    Rod was a great friend to all of us! Visiting with Rod was always such a delight...I will miss just knowing he was around. RIP dear friend!
  14. SamW

    Ben Lane Jr.

    Thanks for the info Mike...and sad news indeed! RIP Ben!
  15. SamW

    The Gangsters, Capone & Dillinger

    "Hope to see y'all in Vegas !" We will hold you to that!
  16. SamW

    Post photographs of engraving

    Thanks Monk!
  17. SamW

    Post photographs of engraving

    I clicked on the "view attachment" but got a note that I don't have permission to view.
  18. SamW

    Post photographs of engraving

    I think we all would love to see what you can post!
  19. SamW

    Dumbest engraving request you’ve ever gotten?

    Gee Mitch, don't you have a vice large enough??
  20. SamW

    Sterling Guitar Pick

    Bound to make the guitar sound better!

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