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    transfers

    Hello friends, I've had good luck using Dixie brand pan liners, which I get from the bakery department at my local Walmart. The liners are unbleached (brown color) 16" x 24" (the size of a large commercial sheet pan), and the box label reads: 'Standard Release.' By cutting the liners to 8 1/2"...
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    Engraving Tools

    Hello friends, Could this be a page or poster from the Master Engraver Heinar Tamme? If so, you could contact him via his website: Engraving Master Series - Heinar Tamme Hope this helps. B
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    Postage Engraving

    Hello again, Based on the resolution of the photos you've supplied; it does appear that the silhouette cuttings are intaglio style. Also, the wooden backing on at least two of those items seems to be a ply of some kind. The other three have what appear to be solid wood grain, and one looks like...
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    Postage Engraving

    Hello friend, I may be incorrect, (I often am), however the images you’ve shown may be wood-backed zinc and copper printing plates. Back in the early 1970’s, I worked at Brown Engraving in Nashville, Tennessee. During that time, there was still a modest demand for copper plate printing of...
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    Hand Engraver

    Hello friend, In light of your work with the Bank of England, and in the interest of showing engravers have a sense of humor, can you shine any light on the accuracy of the following: In 1952, George Gundersen, letter and picture engraver, (and Art Director) at the British American Bank Note...
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    You've heard of snake guns, well, here's a lizard gun.

    Now that's what I call a Boarding Pistol!
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    There is also an interesting article on this link at RIA...

    There is also an interesting article on this link at RIA: https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/the-first-truly-american-firearm-the-kentucky-rifle
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    There are some interesting photos in a book entitled; Firearms Engraving as Decorative Art by...

    There are some interesting photos in a book entitled; Firearms Engraving as Decorative Art by Frederic Harris, from Dixie Gun Works.
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    Hello Neighbor, I personally, am not on Instagram. That said, I posted this video because the...

    Hello Neighbor, I personally, am not on Instagram. That said, I posted this video because the time Peter Spode spent on this 'little thumper,' speaks to his dedication and love of our craft.
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    A magnificent example of craftsmanship. Peter Spode, Powls in Wales, spent 18 months on the...

    A magnificent example of craftsmanship. Peter Spode, Powls in Wales, spent 18 months on the engraving.
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    Recycling 24k gold scrap?

    Howdy Neighbors, I use United Precious Metals for scrap and supplies and they treat me very well. I am providing the link here; https://www.unitedpmr.com/ Just my two-cents worth. Thanks, B
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    Micro Engraving

    I found this feature on Fox News. This gentleman has a unique method. Enjoy. https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/tiny-nativity-scene-created-speck-gold-micro-engraver-shares-work
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    An Excellent Air compressor.

    Hello Friends, I'm semi-retired, so I may be out of the 'loop' on Air compressors, however, I use a California Air 4610AC Ultra Quiet Air, which I purchased through GRS. It is oil-free, and seems quiet enough in my small shop. I have it connected to a GraverMax G8, and it has been very good for...
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    Heel drag issues

    JJ's correct, and for my two-cents worth: don't forget about how much a little oil of wintergreen or other lube on the tip or your graver, helps.
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    a little help would be appreciated...

    Monk is right about diversity in projects. I've also found that you can acquire relatively inexpensive 'black powder' accessories from various suppliers like Dixie Gun Works and Track of the Wolf, (such as patchboxes, brass and German silver tobacco tins, percussion cap boxes, etc.). These...
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