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    Annie Oakley

    That sure was a beautiful knife Mr. Michael.
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    I think I saw Meek's Squirrel

    Thank you, A great piece of work by Mr. Meek. Good to see it again !
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    Dot punch backgrounds opinions

    Allen, thank you for your kind remarks about the beading punches made by my dear departed friend, Ray Phillips of the Ngraver company. Ray made some of the finest tools, and put his heart and soul into it. Through his great knowledge and warm friendliness, Ray knew the right people to make and...
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    The best was saved for last.

    Some more beautiful and imaginative engraving by Lee Griffiths. A real feast for our eyes!
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    Engraving evaluation

    Well done! Good cutting and shading. Keep up the good work.
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    Practice Plate Material

    Thank you Mike576 Good information and will help many.
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    Announcement: RIP Winston Churchill

    Hello Sam. Sorry that it was your duty to pass on the sad news of Winston's passing. A friend to you and so many others! Mr. Churchill, a great gentleman, artist and a giant of American Engraving. May he Rest in Peace.
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    Interesting damascene box,origin? Toledo?

    Very interesting little box showing off lots of nice handwork. That took an an hour or two to accomplish!!
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    Help, please: Trying to Find Traditional, Long Term Educational Opportunity

    And Yes they/ we have listened. You need to do a little more searching and accommodate yourself to what is available. They do have the schools available. You need to ask for the information, apply and make the effort to attend. You wrote "We are out here: reach us" Please first remember the...
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Again. you're correct. But if it was a monthly publication, our friend Andrew, the editor, would probably go nuts!
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Sorry Sam, of course your are correct and thank you for catching my mistake. Just showing my age and forgetfulness!
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Best of luck on your engraving journey, Frank. Please remember that engraving instruction is not available and taught on every LOCAL street corner. And most working engravers work out of their own homes or very small facilities, and are not set up to have a learner underfoot. And most don't...
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Frank, FEGA is a professional organization. FEGA membership is reasonably priced and open to all. See the details at www.fega.com. Between the monthly publication of FEGA's "The Engraver" magazine and the annual Engravers Guild Show there is a lot of learning and network contact possibilities...
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    Stereo scope comparisons

    Frank. I suggest you read the past postings on this site about the problems with some of the no-name, mostly Chinese scopes. To be fair to other novices, please only recommend from your personal experience. I hate to see a Newby buy, and get stuck with an expensive, poor, and maybe...
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Frank, are you a member of FEGA? FEGA can grant you the title of Master Engraver if you submit your work for judgement and if it passes their quality requirements.
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Hello Elemental Breakdown. Best of luck with you engraving adventure. Just a suggestion It might help if you published at least your first name and general location in your Members File.
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    Which Palm Vise?

    Neil Hartliep and his son Glen Hartliep were very good and kind engraving instructors. And Neil's wife was a wonderful assistant and supporter of their efforts. Together, their family were the first engraving instructors teaching within the National Rifle Association School program. Neil and...
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    Pancho and Emiliano - The Revolutionaries

    Wonderful job Mr.Mike. Congratulations, you made such great use of an outstanding canvas.
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    Recent work- angel and wreath

    Outstanding sculpture and deep relief carving. A joy to see!
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    Critique Request Finished Spyderco Bulino style shading

    Magic in the eyes!

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