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2” Starrett dividers on ebay

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Lindsay Classic Engraver with or without Palm Control

Cafe Interviews Archive

Interesting and informative interviews of hand engravers from around the world. [read-only]
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Cafe interview with Mitch Moschetti

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A variety of interesting engraving related polls including tool preferences, age, and more.
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Poll - Where do you engrave?

Tips Archive

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

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  1. Air Systems
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  3. Bench Options
  4. Microscopes & Magnification
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GRS Acrobat Microscope Stand ---or--- Ebay Chinese knockoff????????
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Other Engraving Systems

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Black Friday with Endurance

Graver Sharpening

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How do i sharpen this worthless set...?

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Phil Coggan's photos

Workholding

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L. W. Gery Ball Vise "The Rex" (circa late 1800's, early 1900's)
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Transfer Methods

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Smoke Print Made Easy

Specialty Techniques & Processes

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18k/plat 2 tone ring with "Leafy French setting"

Metals information

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CAFE GUN LIST - engravable and not engravable

Photography

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Firearms Photography Lighting Setup - How it's done for the Walther catalog

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History - Engravers and their work

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Info on Joseph Condon

Engraving business tips

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Anyone on Instagram?

Digital Art

The use of drawing tablets and iPads for hand engraving applications.
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Design for an Almar bolster knife

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Thank you for letting me know my info was of value to you! I apreceate it very much.
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Very impressive. After a few decades I'm back at bracelets. They were fabricated silver inlayed with stone. This time I'm after engraved bracelets. I'm a rude beginner at engraving. Wonderful work like yours spurs me on. I certainly would like a copy of your "How you did it" if you do it. Your piece with the maple leaves is especially nice.
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