Recent content by mn.danger

  1. M

    New to the Cafe

    JJ, I have been drawing most of my life. Not exactlly "Picasso" but I'd say my skills were above average (slightly) :) So, for my own edification, are you saying, as a general principle spend some time working on drawing to improve ones engraving or something else?
  2. M

    New to the Cafe

    Johnathan, than you for the info, I appreciate it. I have a couple of ideas I would like to try and I will definitely try this. Even if I don't get the result I'm looking for, it will be good experience. I seem to learn from failure.....a lot :)
  3. M

    New to the Cafe

    JJ, I appreciate the feedback. I figured i would end up getting into hand engraving sooner or later. Does anyone know of someone I could talk to in the Oklahoma City area? And, I really do like my little handpiece, but I am interested in learning about conventional engraving as well. Looked...
  4. M

    Artisan Cutlery Copper Scale Knife Project

    Looks like a wicked cool project. Would love to follow this carve with some progress pics??
  5. M

    New to the Cafe

    Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I will check out those books. Have you have any experience with trying to make a smooth floor with your NSK?
  6. M

    Watch Engraving

    Just hooked up with your IG channel. Lot's of beautiful stuff there sir!
  7. M

    Watch Engraving

    I like the balance and the flow. Very unique. What did you use to darken the engraving?
  8. M

    New to the Cafe

    Wasn't entirely happy with the Guy Fawkes carve, so i tried to deepen the eyes, clean up the border and reblack. Still feels rough, but better?
  9. M

    Watch Engraving

    Very interesting. Is there any significance to the pattern or sequence?
  10. M

    Children in the workshop: Make yourself a knife

    If you don't have a bandaid on your thumb, it's not a real knife! :D
  11. M

    New to the Cafe

    I read on Sam's website that he uses enamel paint to black out his carvings, so I tried that also. I think they turned out 'ok', but I certainly feel they could be better. If anyone has any tips they want to share, please do!
  12. M

    New to the Cafe

    I carved this one tonight
  13. M

    New to the Cafe

    Oh yeah, heh heh...and engraving! I guess I should have mentioned, 'engraving in metal'. Here are a couple of pictures of my second and third carvings. I am working with a dental handpiece, so if anyone has any experience with that kind of tool, please feel free to reach out to me!
  14. M

    3rd Gen Colt

    She deserves to be seen. Can you tell us where she will be residing?
  15. M

    New to the Cafe

    Greetings all, I'd like to introduce myself to the members. My name is Damon and I live in Oklahoma City. I am new to the forum and new to engraving, as in I am a complete 'noob'. I came across this forum looking for an answer to a problem I was having. Thankfully, the post from...

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