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    casing fisture

    now the foto makes sense of the way it works.
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    Hello to all!

    good thing to get started on. check out a copy of the schippers book. such will give you quite valuable insight into the world you're about to enter.
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    Nimschke archive at the Met

    great! something 4 me 2 do on ny eve.
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    New at this !

    the mechanicas of the dreml are almost a guarantee of disaster. a micromotor will serve way better for any serious work. for the cycle part, even the micromotor would not be a choice.
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    fixture

    a boss lookin device. i agree with mitch. this appears to be overkill if it is for spent rounds.
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    John B micro gravers

    leland: i'm also curious about yer 120. was it a njormal 120 with much side grinding> or did you simply start with small stock and grind to shape?
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    John B micro gravers

    leland: what sort of fixture did you use to hold the pin? just curious
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    John B micro gravers

    i used the "jb trick" as i called it. surely was a very great help in doing hobo nickels. it allowed getting in to areas that were far too difficult for regular gravers. using the dual angle sharpener i was able to do all the facets normally done on standard gravers. i did the xtra facets just...
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    Critique Request First gun

    do a good job. she will cherish it even with the dumb log on it.
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    Large sharpening wheel

    you may find such at an antique store. in the spring many are busy "cleaning out the barn". some fantastic goodies show up in local junk yards. give the bay a try or craigslist. lotsa good stuff there. last year on the bay i got a leg vise less than 200 bucks. it came in perfect condition. a...
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    Third bulino attempt

    much better. as jb said, all you'll need is a bit more time
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    SmartPro Air DO X

    makes me wonder what else is stolen in the deal.
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    SmartPro Air DO X

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    If you are ever in Houston, TX...

    interesting place. makes me wish i could travel.
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    Persian newcomer

    welcome. what items do you enjoy engraving on ? send us a few fotos as that is the best introduction one ccan make.
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    Motorbike engraving

    kerosene with a pinch of raquefratzium sulfate works good.
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    Money clip

    i think it was crazy horse that did quite a few outta nickel silver.
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    Critique Request First gun

    to me, part of the fun in the art is to learn to design in odd shaped areas. and to also learn to design around the logos, screw heads, holes, recesses and other "bad spots". i'd leave thhe logo intact and design around it.
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    Jeremiah Watt video on Preparing Liner Gravers

    a must see for any newb wanting to us a liner.

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