Recent content by gcleaker

  1. gcleaker

    Critique Request First gun

    And if I'm not mistaken when returning said firearm or receiver w/ a ss# you must do a yellow form ( I forgot the number) and a background check. I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure. Batf has zero sense of humor and just looking to put something were the sun don't shine.
  2. gcleaker

    Critique Request First gun

    That is a nice start
  3. gcleaker

    Question: Engraving Bench

    I agree 100 percent monk, I found 2 desks each has a lower shelf for a keyboard and removed it to allow my vise and stand and I'm still out of room
  4. gcleaker

    Latest knife blade project

    Top notch work well done.
  5. gcleaker

    Critique Request First gun

    I personally would leave the factory engraving and work around it. At least that is how I do it.
  6. gcleaker

    Question: Questions from a begginer - From instrument making to engraving

    And here we go I like a 105. I would say pick one, work with it for a while and become comfortable with it. Keep a open mind and try a different degree later on. I belive that one must be able to become confident with one style of bit before trying a different style. Skill comes from diligence
  7. gcleaker

    Mild steel practice plate rust

    I prefer breakfree
  8. gcleaker

    Stepping up from practice plates

    I did the same thing, and after a while of that I bought a cheap black powder pistol of low value, and just let it all hang out. I'll never sell it but the next pistol a ruger lcp for under 200 bucks engraved it and sold it for 600 bucks. My point is step up, you are your own worst critic, if...
  9. gcleaker

    The "Tombstone Trio"

    True art
  10. gcleaker

    Engraved S&W Model 66-2

    Your assume rodger
  11. gcleaker

    new wildlife thread

    We had a black bear sighting a little south of town this spring I hope to see one in person sometime in my life.
  12. gcleaker

    Intro - What can I do with the Gravermax

    The sky is the limit, what ever you can dream and draw you can cut and shape. I started with ytube how to engrave when I became serious, read everything I could. I really have enjoyed ray clovers basic scroll manual. He touches on a great many learning points with a simple and effective...
  13. gcleaker

    Introduction

    Welcome to the last hobby you will ever need. Blacksmithing a knife then finishing it with engraving yourself, what satisfaction that will be.

Sponsors

Top