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  1. mtlctr

    scope

    I’d think it’s fairly straightforward. Choose magnification, focus, view . Nikon usually decent glass.
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    Practice with H&C

    It’s all about the practice. I’d say you’re on the way. Most regular folks look at the whole panel not individual elements. just about any engraving will reveal flaws if viewed microscopically. Almost an obsession with the use of hipower optics for cutting now imho.
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    How nessasary is a class?

    I’ve learned through experience nice scrolls has much to do with control of the palm vise.
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    How nessasary is a class?

    Steel can be much thinner than .125 for practice. Thinner = less expensive. .032” should be fine.
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    How nessasary is a class?

    Practice as much as you can imho. kent
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    I think I saw Meek's Squirrel

    I live in Toledo,Ohio. Squirrel hunting is a popular sport here as a prelude to deer hunting. kent
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    Engraved Colt 1851 Navy

    Very beautiful engraving. One of the nicest balanced open tops. thanks for showing.
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    I think I saw Meek's Squirrel

    Better than chicken, similar to chicken thigh in color very little fat, great in a stew or gumbo. We have the large Fox squirrels here..
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    I think I saw Meek's Squirrel

    I got a couple in my freezer now.
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    Just keep pushing

    Nice work.
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    Cast iron engraving HELP

    Customer is almost always right!
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    Cast iron engraving HELP

    Understood, if it had historical value it (re-engraving) will greatly reduce it. See this type of thing all the time, rebluing historical rifles, knives, you name it. Removing dings & dents sometimes sanding stocks & removing cartouches etc. in an attempt to make it look good/ new.would be like...
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    Cast iron engraving HELP

    Engraving an antique? Ain’t gonna look right imho. I wouldn’t. No disrespect, its my opinion.
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    Cast iron engraving HELP

    I would guess a longer heel , 45/50 face. Never heard Or seen any gun meant for actual firing made of cast iro unless it’s for decorative purposes. kent
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    Practice plate rescue

    Hello, learning different graver geometry I decided to turn a portion of the plate into an enhanced useful item. A hair barrette never out of style..
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    Newbie Question: Mauser 1910 and 1914 any helpful tips?

    These pistols are over 100 yrs. Old. Back then they didn’t fool proof firearms making them with super hard alloy So they they’d be easy to cut. If the guns are Nazi marked they are collectible and command fairly high price, even the commercial ones can be pricey, in other words they ain’t (just...
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    Question: Trying to identify who might have engraved this revolver

    100’s if not 1000’s servicemen /women at RM. really nice work, looks unfixed.
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    Question: Narrative engraving

    One flush set stone , anybody could do the (rest). Artist?
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    Banknote

    Short on cash? ;>)
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    American Scroll

    it would fit nice in the top pocket of my bib overalls. ;>)

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