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    Techniques to transfer onto round (rings) objects

    simple curves are a cinch. just press and apply. compound curves are a different animal. a flat transfer will warp or wrinkle. bad ! so for compound curves, one must create several pieces to get a smooth fit. the best deal for compound curves--- pencils don't have the warp problem when you...
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    So I just ordered Steve Lindsay's Bench Jewel graver.

    my classic has been in my shop for several years. i've never had to clean it for any reason. good filtration betwixt compressor and classic is the reason it is care free in operation. i must also say my gravermeister has had the same record of reliability. the meister, however, needs periodic...
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    Darkening backgrounds

    most will say to clean surface with acetone or similar solvent. then apply a bit of good ole rustoleum flat black. carefully wipe away the excess and that's one way. there are others.
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    Question: Hoping to mine some ideas for a graver carrying case!

    i used a womans" makeup carrying case. plenty of room. didn't like pink so i painted it krylon blue
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    special adaptor

    i'm doing this to adapt greater than 3/32" gravers. using john baraclaughs' idea, i've made some extremely tiny gravers from used dental drills. such were great for doing hobos.
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    Question: Lindsay engraving

    i don't know, but there should be somebody, anybody, to just answer the phone and mind "the store". that's the right way to do bizz.
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    Having fun with it

    i like the letter very much. the shading is getting real nice imho
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    Remade my power hone!

    looks nice. hope it serves yer purpose
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    Engraved guitar for Gibson custom shop

    great stuff, mike. tyvm for sharing this
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    Question: treading on sensitive ground...graver formulas

    tyvm 4 that. i remember lookin at the chart. it drove me nuts but should be quite valuable to the tekkies lurking here.
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    Enamel with a Scroll-like Twist

    kind of very nice.
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    Fun idea

    my eyes no longer allow me to do such. when my eyes and hand were at their best i was no threat to the skills of our landlord.
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    special adaptor

    right you are. in such cases i use a very low temp solder. you can almost use a match to make it flow. i get the stuff from micro mark.
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    Engraving Transfer Technique

    ok tyvm
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    special adaptor

    ok. i created 3. i will take a bit of time and solder them. tyvm 4 yer help.
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    Engraving Transfer Technique

    the result speaks volumes. a great transfer. why the fingerprint ink "pull" ? just not understanding that. tyvm for posting this.
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    Question: From bright to matte

    if i understand yer question-- i used to darken the face of my gravers with magic marker to cut down on the glare from the graver face and top.
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    Buck 325 "finished"

    increasing the angle simply puts a bit more metal behind the point making it a bit more resistant.
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    special adaptor

    i did find a source of telescoping brass tubing today. thanks to your suggestion, my problem is solved. do you think super glue is better than soldering?
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    Buck 325 "finished"

    great looking to me. when you chip so many points, try going with a 50 degree face. it's a bit more resistant to chipping. a bit of lube may also help.

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