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Abyrnbucks got it right. nobody on this forum even became an amateur overnight, it takes time and practice.
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A+1 for what Monk said, and the real reason for wriggle cutting is that in many cases the brass is fairly thin and wriggle cutting is...
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Afor me, the ideal heel length is about .25mm. I tell students that the heel shouldn't exceed one of the black line markings on a common...
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Aallan621 reacted to Sinterklaas's post in the thread why is there no information on laser machines for marking metal? with
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And don't forget about eye protection. With an open laser you can get the laser reflecting in to your eyes. Not good at all! So you must... -
Aallan621 reacted to Goldjockey's post in the thread why is there no information on laser machines for marking metal? with Like.
I It’s actually pretty toxic, Ron. The microscopic metal particles created when the laser vaporizes metal can make you very sick.You...
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Aallan621 replied to the thread Just Starting Bright Cut and quick question.Rawhide, like Thughes says, you're only 9 hours into it. Its going to take a bit to get used to how the tool handles. You should guide...
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Aallan621 reacted to thughes's post in the thread Just Starting Bright Cut and quick question with Like.
Rawhide, you're only 9 hrs in, you're doing fine. We've all been there.
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Aallan621 reacted to JJ Roberts's post in the thread Decided to put all Mounted Engraved Castings Together with Like.
Ken, I like your display of my and Lee's casting's well done. J.J.
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Aallan621 reacted to sam's post in the thread why is there no information on laser machines for marking metal? with Like.
There are no US manufacturers of lasers that I'm aware of. I would recommend the Haotian laser company in China. Great machines and...
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Afortunately, i quit with the ffl thingy. i no longer trust myself to working on guns anymore, or even on hi end stuff. i just hand...
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ADraw with whatever you're most comfortable with, Kevin, and don't be afraid to try different things to see what works best for you...
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Aallan621 replied to the thread Todays Doodle for Critique.Don't forget the eraser; although it adds another 1.5 dollars to the buyin cost. :beerchug:
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AThe biggest advantage of a pencil and paper is the ability to keep turning the page around and looking at your scrolls from every angle...
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AIt’s been a while since I’ve posted mostly due to an inability to practice. I am attaching an image of a practice plate I working on. It...
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AMy latest practice this is a plate I got off Sam Really enjoyed doing it a few ruff shade lines up and down but fairly pleased with it...
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