Ron
I would wrap an electric heating blanket around the base or possibly set the vice on top of one.Back when I used to blacksmith in an unheated shop I would use one to preheat the anvil before working on it.
mitch
I have quite a few things gold plated in my work, I use Red Sky Plating in NM.I lose very little detail.I do specify that they plate "as finished" so they do no additional polishing beyond what I've done.You can also specify how thick you want the plating.I've been very pleased with their...
Dave their add says Merlin Enright if this is the Python you're referring to.....https://www.altamontco.com/engraving/ The Python is the middle of the page.
GRS has a pretty good deal on GraverHones at the moment....https://grs.com/product/graverhone-vs-110-v/ I upgraded from my PowerHone this morning!!!!
Mitch
Since most of my work is 18th Century based I'm always interested in old tools.Picked up this graver and while it's not 18th century I thought is was an interesting piece of history.A friend has suggested that it was used to engrave spoon bowls.Anyone seen one before or have any addition info or...
While certainly not on the level of most who share here,but since the lockdown started here in NY I am spending some extra time at the bench.I just finished up and am polishing up this piece today.It's a reproduction of a 18th Century British officers Gorget.
J.Mitchell Yates