Hello Allen,
Hello Allen.
Sadly the FEGA website has become virtually inactive because they could not manage the hackers.
I don't believe FEGA could possibly manage the Cafe forum activity if Sam were to give it up.
Thank you for all your work and sharing your parallel heel formulas.
A great...
FEGA's The Engraver magazine is always high quality publication.
A heads up. Issue 130 is really outstanding.
For those of us who are lucky enough to receive it, a feast for the eyes and brain.
Wonderful engraving, photography, articles and composition.
Congratulations to all the contributors...
There are many ways to do this.
Looks like you are already getting good results by your enclosed pictures.
So I suggest that you stay with that technique.
One thing that you may find helpful.
To form a ball for inlay hold your wire in a vertical position.
Apply the flame of a propane torch to...
Michael, thank you for the info on the tech learning curve for high grade laser engraving.
I have long admired your tech knowledge, as well as you artistic ability.
Being tech challenged myself, if you say it's tough, it's tough.
Best of luck with the learning.
JB, well done, it is popular and no need to avoid inking the background.
Your pendant and design show much better with the contrast IMO.
Thank you for giving it a try.
Please also see my personal message.
Well done and nice design.
You might want to try rubbing a little ink into the design to bring out the details.
Speedball oil-based Block Printers Ink works well for this. Black #3550.
Just spread a little on and wipe off the excess.
If you don't like the results you can easily remove it with a...
Looks good if the price is right.
But you might need a more versatile stand if you are engraving big items.
With the .4 objective lens it has you should have decent working distance.