CJ Tate
Elite Cafe Member
Really Beautiful!
Where's me gold.....
- Thread starter jfava
- Start date
capece rocco
Elite Cafe Member
hello Jason,very beautifull work,is it possible to know around how much you charge for an engraving like this
bye Rocco
bye Rocco
mtgraver
Elite Cafe Member
Jason,
I thought I understood overlay, but I'm not certain. My thinking was to open cavity for inlay, raise teeth, undercut edge, inlay material left proud for sculpting etc. same as a flush inlay. Most of my overlays are silver soldered in place, of course I can do it on the piece I'm making. But if I understand, you raise teeth, here is my confusion, are they on th esurface or below surface? I like the idea of the use of a laser in this application. In a more traditional manner would you still use sheet or would it be easier to use wire laid up.?
Mark
www.MarkThomas-graver.com
I thought I understood overlay, but I'm not certain. My thinking was to open cavity for inlay, raise teeth, undercut edge, inlay material left proud for sculpting etc. same as a flush inlay. Most of my overlays are silver soldered in place, of course I can do it on the piece I'm making. But if I understand, you raise teeth, here is my confusion, are they on th esurface or below surface? I like the idea of the use of a laser in this application. In a more traditional manner would you still use sheet or would it be easier to use wire laid up.?
Mark
www.MarkThomas-graver.com
Wow... I've been working crazy holiday hours so I'm sorry for the delayed response.
Honestly this is the first time I've ever used it in a gun engraving application. I did use a tried and true overlay method that I just thought adding extra strength to wouldn't hurt especially when the wholesale cost of the gold was around $3000.
I have read many differing thoughts on terminology used to describe different techniques:
Mark,
What I refer to as overlay is exactly what the term describes. Sheet on the surface of steel. Teeth raised on the surface only. I do undercut the edges of all the individual leaves as well.
I think what you are referring to when you describe a traditional inlay with a thicker gold that sticks up would be called a "raised Inlay", but in the end it should look the same it just takes more gold to do it that way.
Personally, because I have a welder I didn't think it was necessary. If I didn't have one I would have probably went a different route.
The PUK is a great tool as well and very affordable in comparison.
LOL I didn't expect my post to become a laser thread, Thank you for your comments!
Honestly this is the first time I've ever used it in a gun engraving application. I did use a tried and true overlay method that I just thought adding extra strength to wouldn't hurt especially when the wholesale cost of the gold was around $3000.
I have read many differing thoughts on terminology used to describe different techniques:
Mark,
What I refer to as overlay is exactly what the term describes. Sheet on the surface of steel. Teeth raised on the surface only. I do undercut the edges of all the individual leaves as well.
I think what you are referring to when you describe a traditional inlay with a thicker gold that sticks up would be called a "raised Inlay", but in the end it should look the same it just takes more gold to do it that way.
Personally, because I have a welder I didn't think it was necessary. If I didn't have one I would have probably went a different route.
The PUK is a great tool as well and very affordable in comparison.
LOL I didn't expect my post to become a laser thread, Thank you for your comments!
bailey bradshaw
Member
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2007
- Messages
- 73
Stunning work. Truly top drawer.
On a job this time consuming, how do you schedule payment? I know I can't go several weeks without a payday.
On a job this time consuming, how do you schedule payment? I know I can't go several weeks without a payday.
Thank you Bailey.
I'm sure everyone does it a bit different, but I take a deposit down and then balance upon completion. Usually half down.
I've been working on this project for many months... I work on many different things at one time. I don't think I could work on a project like this straight from beginning to end. I honestly don't know how the guys who do physically do it... I guess I'm still figuring that out.
I'm sure everyone does it a bit different, but I take a deposit down and then balance upon completion. Usually half down.
I've been working on this project for many months... I work on many different things at one time. I don't think I could work on a project like this straight from beginning to end. I honestly don't know how the guys who do physically do it... I guess I'm still figuring that out.
bailey bradshaw
Member
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2007
- Messages
- 73
I know what you mean. I have to take a break from very involved projects or I find myself procrastinating the days task.
I am anxious to see this gun blued. I am bringing this thread to the attention of a customer who writes for Double Gun Journal. I would love to see it published there.
All the best...
I am anxious to see this gun blued. I am bringing this thread to the attention of a customer who writes for Double Gun Journal. I would love to see it published there.
All the best...
mtgraver
Elite Cafe Member
Jason,
I thought I was the only ocd candidate out there. I also, will work on multple projects and this can drive some of my friends nuts. I equate it to a pool shooter, you see many steps ahead and plan each step.........I just look confused to those that may watch me work. I would find it very difficult to be that focused on one project for any great length of time. I find this to be normal behaviour. lol
Mark
www.MArkThomas-graver.com
I thought I was the only ocd candidate out there. I also, will work on multple projects and this can drive some of my friends nuts. I equate it to a pool shooter, you see many steps ahead and plan each step.........I just look confused to those that may watch me work. I would find it very difficult to be that focused on one project for any great length of time. I find this to be normal behaviour. lol
Mark
www.MArkThomas-graver.com
Sponsors
