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  1. sam

    Question: Advice on developing an eye for determining the overall flow of a design

    It's a difficult question to answer, and I'm not sure there is an answer. It's kind of liking asking "how do I learn to compose music tastefully?" So much comes from trial and error and a commitment to constant practice and study, and I don't mean 30 min a day. You pretty much have to be...
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    Graver drift problems

    If sharpening is accurate and symmetrical, then there's nothing I'm aware of that would cause a graver to drift. I'm assuming it's pilot error.
  3. sam

    Chinese Hobo Nickels on ebay

    I've had mine duplicated and so have other hobo nickel carvers. They use a 3D scanner to scan photos to make a 3D model and then cast them.
  4. sam

    Leica A60 eyepiece focus locks

    Eyepiece focus locks for Leica A60 microscopes. The Leica A60 is one of the best bench microscopes I have ever used. I don't use a headrest so when my face touches the soft rubber eyecups, the eyepieces can turn a small amount and defocus. I CAD designed these focus locks to prevent this, and...
  5. sam

    Just finished

    Amazing and beautiful work as always, Sam!!
  6. sam

    thicker wire inlay - should I stick with hand tools or get a pneumatic graver?

    If you decide to go with a GRS pneumatic system, I would highly recommend their sharpening system as well, because the two are made for each other. Pneumatic makes everything faster and easier and with more control.
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    Announcement: BLACK FRIDAY video sale

    It's on! BLACK FRIDAY sale. All videos and other products 20% off. ========= For STREAMING VIDEO DOWNLOADS go to MasterEngraver.TV and enter coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2022 and save 20%. ========= For DVDs, books, transfer wax, go to Engraving-Videos.com and 20% off is calculated automatically at...
  8. sam

    RIP Firmo Fracassi

    I’m saddened to learn of Firmo’s passing. He was the greatest of the greats. Memory eternal.
  9. sam

    Critique Request Gift for my wife

    Personally, I think it's overly complicated. I would simplify the design. I would also encourage you not to copy/paste elements and draw each one individually. You'll get better results that way.
  10. sam

    Are my expectations unrealistic?

    Watch case and bracelet material are normally 316L, or in the case of Rolex, 904L. Both are very hard and very difficult to engrave, and nothing a beginner should be attempting. Learn on mild steel first and move to harder materials when you gain more experience.
  11. sam

    does anybody know

    I have made these by sharpening a normal 120 from carbide or HSS and then use a blue or grey wheel to grind away the underside. Alexandre and Johnny Oro both sharpen by hand with a micromotor. My way works fine but maybe theirs is better. Here's a pic of a cobra graver that Alexandre sent to me.
  12. sam

    looking to buy engraving system

    Lee Griffiths was selling some gear. You might look him up.
  13. sam

    Gravermax vs. Air Graver vs. Pulse Graver...or should i get all three>

    Try 'em all and see which one you like. In the hands of a master they can all produce world class engraving. I'm a biased GRS guy for sure and have been using their pneumatic systems since 1989 (although I bought a GRS GraverMeister and vise in 1980 but sold the 'Meister). If you want palm...
  14. sam

    Handpieces on Graver Helper (newbie here)

    You can try to troubleshoot via GRS documents for their machines, but unfortunately you have a Chinese knockoff which is notoriously bad. You might contact the seller, but most are just selling junk products and are unable to provide support.
  15. sam

    iPad or ?

    256 is plenty for most folks, unless you have tens of thousands of images and videos.
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    iPad or ?

    I would get the largest iPad available. 12" I think. Also get the Apple Pencil. That's it. Nothing else required unless you buy a case. This is an absolutely excellent one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0863BPRKX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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    Ray Phillips obituary

    https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/norwich-ct/raymond-phillips-10806005?utm_source=share_obit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_content=decedent_name
  18. sam

    One year of engraving

    Very nice work! Post away as often as you like. If you're on FB then Engraving Bench is a good group, and also Engraver's Notebook.
  19. sam

    R.I.P. Ray Philips

    RIP Ray. What a fine fellow you were and loved by everyone. Memory eternal.
  20. sam

    Unusual detail marks

    From Hendrik:

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