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    Procreate

    Start with a drawing of original size - a tracing, pencil rub over paper, scanning on a flat-bed printer scanner, or making a smoke pull to get the outline of your subject. A direct scan on a Wi-Fi scanner - direct to your iPad is simple, right into Procreate. Smoke pulls are usually what I...
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    Rod Cameron: an appreciation

    It is sad to hear of Rod's passing, but I must say remembering him brings a smile to my face. It was always a joy to visit with him at FEGA. Rest in Peace!
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    Announcement: RIP Winston Churchill

    Of all the engraver's work that I admire, Winston's work was the pinnacle. Rest in peace.
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    Peekaboo...

    He has that - "You owe me money" look in his eye! Nice work!
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    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    I'm looking forward to seeing all at the FEGA show! Come by my table and visit!
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    Colt Mk IV Series 80 Stainless Series???

    Travis, I have fully engraved a Colt MK IV Series 80 in stainless steel. I do not recommend it. I spent more time sharpening than cutting. The gun seemed to be uniform in hardness. It is possible to engrave, but the hardness takes nearly every ounce of fun out of the cutting.
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    FEGA show wrap up

    Lee did not mention that his fine engraving was also the recipient of several awards including the "Best Engraved Shotgun" and "Best Engraved Modern gun" , and that he gave a seminar on shading engraving entitled "Only the Shadow Knows" that was very informative. Congratulations and thank you Lee!
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    A Bit More Two-Step

    Very nice Sam! Especially on something as unwieldy as a heavy barrel!
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    Texas Two Step

    Inspiring work!
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    Limestone morning glory garland

    Walter, Thanks for a fun and informative video. Is the background sound when you are cutting, the limestone ringing from the vibration? (a similar sound when you were using a hand chisel). It reminds of the sound a piece of granite makes just before it become lots of smaller pieces. And do...
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    For the man who has everything...

    You would think it would at the least have "Purdey" painted on the door. If I am going to be a snob, I want the "common man" to see what brand of possessions I have (They probably won't know the name and definitely not the "star-burst" emblem anyway). Of course you could add that, along with...
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    Winston Churchill engraved knife

    WOW!!! Congratulations on finding a Unicorn!
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    removing info on guns

    The laws I am familiar with only are concerned with the serial number not being altered (this could be interpreted as saying we could not inlay a S/N with gold, (hopefully common sense and sensible reasoning prevail)). My interpretation (and many others) is that all other information can be...
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    Question: Quotable

    "Keep your day job, dont give it away, keep your day job, till your night job pays" - Robert Hunter Posted by Barry Lee Hands on "the other engraver's forum".
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    new wildlife thread

    Adder - looks like that scope works like it should! Are you sure that is venison, or small bovine? Enjoy it. Sam W - Do you pay extra to live in a wildlife park?
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