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    New to hand engraving

    welcome to the forum. to answer yer question--i think the knife graver is a poor start. i would first use a 90. 45 face, 15 heel for lift. you did not mention that you had a pencil. learning to draw and design well is just as important as learning to use the variety of gravers you have. i...
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    SS Bracelet

    very good lookin piece of work
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    Recent Drawings

    it all comes in time. get a looseleaf and date each drawing. seeing even a slight improvement can inspire one to stay the course.
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    You've heard of snake guns, well, here's a lizard gun.

    uh, that grape juice you drink---are you sure it's not wine ??
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    Recent Drawings

    you should get a book on scroll design and development.it's important to develop this skill gradually. it is good that you draw, but for the moment you are way behind the curve. practice in developing drawing'design technique is just as important as is learning graver control. you will find many...
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    How to engrave small circles?

    as for engraving small circles, only practice will get you where you want to be.
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    How to engrave small circles?

    please use a translator. the forum is currently english only
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    New to engraving, but not to life.....

    welcome to the forum. this place is helpful. all one need do is "look it up" or ask. dont forgt to develop a strong relatiionship with a pencil and drawing pad. roger bleile created a glossarY of terms for engravers. it may answer some of yer questions.
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    Question: Does anyone recognize this style

    no xpert but it looks to be "doodaddery" to my eye
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    Graver drift problems

    not an attempt at being rude, but your problem could simply be graver control. how much time have you spent doing simple practice plates ?
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    GRS Gravermeister restoration, modifications, help

    i would contact grs. you cant go wrong that way.
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    Help, please: Newbie engraver, onglette heel help

    get yerself a decent sharpening system. the crocker tool is not capable of producing repeatable geometry . you should also learn to design and draw well. good luck in your pursuits.
  13. M

    Foredom graver kit for pendant motor, any thoughts ?

    welcome to the forum. mtlctr got it right.
  14. M

    Graver drift problems

    make sure the retaining set screws are properly tightened. if not, that could possibly contribute to the drift. check the heels under the scope. as others said, that's likely the cause.
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    Progress

    looks great. you must have paid strict attention.
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    there's much to be learned here. many disciplines to master. design concepts, drawing with a common pencil, tool sharpening, just to mention a few. everyone here will help those that seek such. if you misbehave, you'll have to stay after class and clean the blackboard !
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    Finished side one of Kimber

    i really like the ratio of background/design. the contrast is rather perfect to my eye.
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    Pancho and Emiliano - The Revolutionaries

    another family heirloom for sure. the client will love this !
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    1776 rifle

    very nice looking work. engraving on the front stuffers is my very favorite form of engraving. it was a joy working with the various makers to establish just what was wanted on each gun.
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    Overlays

    i cant answer yer question. i'm curious--- do you engrave on any of your buckles? if so, send us a few fotos.

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