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    Beginner Setup Questions

    Hello Shane. If you would put your general location in your bio then maybe a close bye engraver would invite you to see their set up and help you out a bit. One setup that might work is a stack of concrete blocks, covered to the floor by a plain table cloth. Or you can use a tool rollaway...
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    What has gone wrong with the Cafe?

    It is now hard to open and find the latest posts. Or is it just my crazy computer??
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    happy

    Thank you Evgeni.
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    happy

    Wonderful, Lee. Thank you !!
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    Question: How does one do square wire inlay?

    Yes, Joanne did a remarkable job in forming precise ends and corners.
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    Question: How does one do square wire inlay?

    It can be done with round, square, rectangular, strip or sheet gold. A great piece of work and wonderful and unusual outlining of the gold inlay.
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    Garage New: day two gratitude

    Sure does Sam. About as good as it gets !
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    Garage New: day two gratitude

    Lee, your artistry and appreciation of life is a gift and inspiration to us all.
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    Garage News: Thanksgiving

    Monk is right on !!
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    Garage News: Thanksgiving

    Thank you Lee. Your artistry, generosity and kindness speak for themselves. See you down the trail sometime.
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    Garage News: Thanksgiving

    LEE, I believe and love your Motto and am proud to call you My Friend. Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you, your family and all my friends.
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    Junair Air Compressor help

    Thanks Michael, I failed to say that I also drill a couple of small vent holes in the cap of the bottle to release the pressure when draining the tank. And hold a shop cloth over the cap/hose area while venting the tank.
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    Junair Air Compressor help

    Hello Goldjocky, I have the same drain system. I installed a plastic hose, using a small hose clamp, to the nozzle on the top of the tank. Drilled a hole in the cap of a half-gallon juice jug to fit the end of the hose. No splash or mess when I drain my condensation water and juice jug only...
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    1899 Savage

    Thanks for the info Leland. Thought it looked too good for just a 20 minute job ! :) You did a great job on this nice old Winchester. Good to see it get the care it deserves.
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    Some knotwork in titanium...

    Another fine job, Skip.
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    Of Camera Lucida and engraving

    Hi to "the other" Sam. You may remember that our dear departed friend Sid Bell, "The Alaska Silversmith" was a great proponent and user of the Camera Lucida for modeling and detailing his animal carvings. Like you, Sid spent a lot of time on Kodiak Island, Alaska and became very resourceful...
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    Critique Request Scroll design for watch dial

    Very nice. And good shading. Like Marty said, send pictures when you start cutting.
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    1899 Savage

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    Help, please: Gravermeister/915 handpiece running HOT(SOLVED)

    The adjustment for oil use is how far and how much of the wick is in contact with the oil.
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    Ken Hurst "Last Colt"

    Congratulations on your very special Colt S.A. Very nice story about Ken Hurst, a wonderful gentleman and fine engraver. I'm glad Lisa was able to undertake the finishing of the engraving project for you. Even though she was close to Ken, finishing others work is a monumental job. I do hope you...

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