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    Practice plate: how would you shade this pattern?;

    welcome to the forum. as to the tips-- i would do 2 cuts. kind of crazy imho to co around the point in one continuous cut. i think it would be more pleasing to the eye using 2. most of your cuts appear to be the same width. practice rolling the graver over a bit then back. this gives a more...
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    Practice plate in progress

    looks very nice to my eye
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    Gravermax vs. Air Graver vs. Pulse Graver...or should i get all three>

    pumpkin, apple, or pecan ? all are good. choice depends on you. you would have to try all three to determine your fave.
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    Ray Cover DIY Vise Stand

    i used to hang out in dimly lit beer joints. quite a few years ago i quit the booze and now hang out in a local "materials supply yard" i also did and still do a bit of blacksmithing. i built all my own tools, jigs, and portable forge. lotsa fun.
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    please help

    your work is exceptionally nice looking. i think you are going to be very successful in establishing yourself as a true artist here in the usa.
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    please help

    welcome to the forum. i'm sure that talent will prevail over not speaking english. i wish you luck in your endeavors
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    Case knife WIP

    i agree with john. the foto doesn't do justice to the work you did. fiddle with the light position a bit to reduce glare. or use a diffuser screen betwixt light and subject.
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    Scroll

    yup. i learn somethin new every day
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    Ray Cover DIY Vise Stand

    i've always been a fan of diy. i thank you for taking the time to share your project. any newb interested can easily reduce the cost that you paid. it could be done far cheaper by going to most any junk/salvage yard. it is surprizing some of the quality materials that can be found in such...
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    Scroll

    uh, what is this ?
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    Good morning introduction

    that is a great way to start learning this art. it gives one the "feel" for what your tool is doing. diligence in practice will only bring improvement. dont forget the pencil. drawing must go hand in hand with your actual cutting practice. i wish you good luck in the pursuit of the art.
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    RUGER #1 RIFLE

    not sure i'd want to meet this dude in person. looks like he is in a bad mood. any way i like the looks you achieved on this gun.
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    Microscope question

    my first scope was an amscope. not sure if it would have fit the acrobat. tira mitchell sells this sort of equipment. contact her. perhaps she can answer your question.
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    Rifle Floorplates with Diamonds

    totally cool idea as well as the work.
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    Ramblings of a Rookie: making a square-hole collet

    cool stuff for sure
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    Engraving slipjoint shields

    another item to avoid without first warning the client-- any item that's plated. even the best plating job can flake away from the cut line.
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    Engraving slipjoint shields

    one option-- advise the client of the risk. take it from there.
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    New work: J.Mitchell MoP Slipjoin folder engraved by me. 24k wire inlay, diamond setting

    absolutely sweet looking job. tyvm for showing this.
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    Unconventional Ornament

    in my ignorance, if you will, i thought they all were playing cards. your work is quite interesting.
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    Unconventional Ornament

    why not do an entire deck ? you could retire while you're still young & beautiful !!

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