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    Original Pries / zippo engraving machine

    check on the bay. they usually have entire panto units and parts.
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    SCI Colt - Update, Bear Hair!

    i really like the texture/color contrast supporting the bear.
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    This week’s student

    cool ! does she have any fotos to share?
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    Getting hand control on power graver

    check to see if there's an engraver near you that would let you try the unit they have. as for the learning curve, i t took me nearly 3 years before i could even consider giving something away, let alone having the stones to charge for it. i'm not alone: many here learned the hard way before the...
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    COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH FULL ENGRAVED

    yes. rather rich looking work.
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    Plant Based Animal Creations

    proof that engravers aren't as crazy as many would have you believe!
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    Getting hand control on power graver

    complain to the manufacturer. i'm sure they will jump thru hoops to solve yer problem. oh, by the way, did you learn anything ? not being unkind here, but price and quality usually are bedfellows.
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    selling engraved firearms

    i'd go to a local gunsmith and see what your local laws may be regarding such a sale. the laws vary from one place to another, so be safe and legal. find out from those in your area. since you dont have an ffl, the sale would have to be done thru a dealer or somebody with an ffl that would be...
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    Silver rose pendant

    interesting story. tyvm
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    Colt SAA case lid -plaque

    difficult to find suitable words concerning such a wonderful project !
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    Silver rose pendant

    practice some shading on a piece of scrap.. when you feel brave, give it a whac on the rose. such will surely add depth and interest to the piece.
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    For the man who has everything...

    for sure. and place a large pricetag on it just to make sure
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    Question: Tom White's Transfer Magic White Base solution

    is the clear stuff an overcoat ? or what ?
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    For the man who has everything...

    already have one on order. i'll need a place to keep my mossberg and ithaca pistol-grip shotguns in.
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    do you have a plotter? if so, what sort of goodies do you create? i use a summa graphics 30" for...

    do you have a plotter? if so, what sort of goodies do you create? i use a summa graphics 30" for a lot of my work.
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    Help, please: Transferring Vector to black object

    is this the end work ? or will it be engraved by hand? what did you use to achieve this ? it looks great.
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    Is a heavily carved Ivory box suitable here?

    there's no reason to not show this work. altho most will post work they have created.
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    Question: How to blacken an engraved stainless steel engraving

    bichwood casey is worth a try. you will want to pursue a chemical known as selaneous acid. this is commonly used by machine engravers. not sure of specific brand names.many engraving supply houses sell "oxidizers". these are almost always of selaneous acid. the acid isn,t deadly to handle. it is...
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    Let me introduce myself

    welcome to the forum. not too many] of us work glass such as you do. i'm an exception; i do laser, sandblasting, and now and then do rotary on all sorts of glass, including mirrors. don't be shy. send a few fotos of your recent pieces.
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    Question: How to blacken an engraved stainless steel engraving

    if rotary engraved the paint (rustoleum flat black) will work nicely. if done by diamond drag, i'd try cold blue found in most gun stores. if the cold blue oxidizes the metal, then diamond drag would work well. this would be an experimental situation on the stainless. good luck. let us know how...

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