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  1. mtlctr

    Help, please: Trying to Find Traditional, Long Term Educational Opportunity

    scroll lines need to be concentric. and one smooth flowing line. avoid the "sketchy" look , ie. , shaggy. and.........what Roger said is everything in a nutshell.
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    Help, please: Trying to Find Traditional, Long Term Educational Opportunity

    Zeno, no disrespect meant but your drawing needs some refinement. The lines are thick & thin, the volutes, scrolls have lots of elbows. From what see here you would benefit from a local school with emphasis on line drawing.copying for practice is fine however to be successful you’ll need your...
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    Help, please: Newbie engraver, onglette heel help

    sharpen em & try pushing on a piece of scrap , you’ll find out quick if they’re right. if you can push em they should work with power or hammer. Snapping tips regularly,something wrong imo.
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    Looking for Advanced Drawing of Scrolls by Ron Smith

    I have a softcover copy, it’s been used some pages dog eared but intact.
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    Critique Request Design critique please!

    I dunno, I like the flow of yours better. Your practice piece looks great Imo
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    Help, please: Newbie engraver, onglette heel help

    Yep kinda like this yes, they , ( Crockers)been around a long time. Photo above kinda shows the setup Lynton used a round bar or drill bit call be used.
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    GRS Gravermeister restoration, modifications, help

    If it’s proprietary information they probably won’t release it.
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    Graver drift problems

    Don’t trust atoms, they make up everything.
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    Help, please: Newbie engraver, onglette heel help

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    Help, please: Newbie engraver, onglette heel help

    Hand sharpening , though some can’t, can be learned . I‘ll paraphrase what L. McKenzie said, “optical flats are not necessary for engraving.” it is however the most crucial aspect. Good luck
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    Foredom graver kit for pendant motor, any thoughts ?

    Hi Tom, first off you have to learn how to sharpen the tools. This is crucial . Most jewelry stone setting involves “bright cutting “. This involves a high luster on the gravers. for this work I push the gravers, no machine needed for small straight lines. My suggestion is to start small ...
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    Graver drift problems

    Like a sailboat with a bent skeg
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    Finished side one of Kimber

    For me at least, hand work shouldn’t look like it was done on machinery imho.
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    Graver drift problems

    Far be it from me but…..I’ve found an uneven heal only veers of one way right or left depending on which way the heel is off. Good luck. Kent
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    I took this course online many years ago taught by Tom McCardle I think. he gave a solid foundation and clear instructions covering the mysteries involved with the artistic craft. I couldn’t afford a trip to Emporia so I choose this course. be prepared to practice, I started stand up H&C with a...
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    Shellac sticks to silver and destroys the enamel

    No , will not ruin bright cuts, wash piece in mild soapy water. no heat gun? , use a hair dryer or gently use torch.
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    Shellac sticks to silver and destroys the enamel

    Only heat enough to remove piece, way before red hot. the correct solvent is denatured alcohol. I keep it in a pickle jar. Drop the piece in & let it set a few minutes, swirl the jar around. Remove & wipe off with rag. Repeat if needed. Of course the thicker the shellac the longer the process...
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    Solder melting through silver

    Repickle & try again. reclean the wires with mild abrasive before fluxing. remember the gold even with a higher melting point is much thinner so it‘s collapsing before the silver is hot enough for the solder to flow.
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    How do I find an expert to study under?

    Learn to sharpen first imho, no cutting without a properly sharpened tool. there are oodles of info. On utube etc. it ( sharpening) can be done by hand with decent quality benchstones. For most, engraving is a hobby or sideline, not a primary source of income. Again my opinion. Good luck
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    Finished side one of Kimber

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I’d be glad to try it out for ya, I’d even use my own ammo.;>)

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