I actually purchase a full sheet 6x36 16 gage copper from Rio Grande in Albuquerque 7 have it shared into 2x2 squares.Hot glue to a wood block & practice plate ready. To remove use some denatured alcohol Or place in microwave for 25 seconds to release,then saturate with alcohol to remove glue...
If you already have the bracket you can get a great covering at your local welding shop. Ask forthe headband pad/covering for a welding hood. It’s thick & will serve you well
Allan, I added the Air Tac unit to my Flat top Graver Max & it works fine. You do have to get the conversion kits for your handpieces but you can switch back & forth with no problems. I think the cost is negligible compared to purchasing a new unit & then having to sell the ‘Old’ unit
That graver smith will do just about everything you will need to engrave bits & spurs along with conches & all the other area related "stuff" of the cowboy trade> you should be able to fine a maker that can show you the simple to do wheat cut method of engraving.dont ever let anyone discount...
Robert, I engrave lots of gun slides & have found many are difficult as far as hardness .There are lots of different ideas about how to overcome this dellima but I also have a tried & true sharpening that really works for me. I use a Lindsey 110 exclusively for cutting all my gun work main cuts...
swear my glasses even under my Leica 60,just adjust the lenses with your glasses on. works fine for me & Im under that scope about 6-8 hours a day.just a hassle putting em on & taking them off.
I lurk on here all the time so figured it was time to pony up a little support, Thanks Sam & everybody on the site that help us poor lost souls find the technics and advice we desperately need.