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GRS Acrobat Microscope Stand ---or--- Ebay Chinese knockoff????????

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Alternate tools for graver sharpening

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Lube for engraving aluminum

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Make vise spin easier

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Ellis

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24K 1/2 Hard yellow gold wire,

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Jim Zimmerman's guide precious metals

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Suggestions on pricing equipment for sale?

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Trying to learn about half-tone engraving for an upcoming project of mine. Know anyone?
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pete falla wrote on WilliamGaylord's profile.
I have two engraved guns done by your grandfather, trappers model 92 winchester 44/40 & colt frontier six shooter 44/40 . The guns were done together late fiftys early sixties, they were left to me by my late father, there extremely engraved & have gold , silver inlays matching one another, any info would be appreciated ,have pics of guns , please contact or Email peterfallasr@gmail.com
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Stratos21 wrote on Lee's profile.
Mr Lee enset pluss still available?
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Stratos21 wrote on Lee's profile.
Enset plus still available?
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Lee wrote on jeweler jake's profile.
send money to;
Lee Griffiths
25 S Main
Hyde Park, UT
84318

Cash is always best. One fellow sent me cash in an old video case, quite creative. Do you need a receipt for the business? Include return shipping instructions and have fun.
Lee
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