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    Lighting

    ah, the pesky details. i used a double a pen light. it cast a real nice ,near daylight output. the wall wart i used matched the voltage requirements of the flashlight. i simply matched polarity and soldered the leads. i'd send a foto, but it is now in my outside workshop. i use it to illuminate...
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    Critique Request First scroll design, I would really appreciate your advice/critique/opinions

    the leaf structure is too wide. such destroys the element of flow to youur design i would have also started where you did, but with a scroll, not leaves. i'd advise designing with basic scroll and not getting into much detaailing. it all takes time.
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    Announcement: John Rohner

    indeed, very sad. i credit john with really getting me "into" the world of engraving. without the gravermeister and him giving me advice, i doubt i'd ever become serious about the art we all love. he spent a lot of time with me on the phone, giving advice and general information. friendly...
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    Question: ATI Shotgun

    yes, it is all doable. but is it fun to cut ?? for me, no !
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    Lighting

    i use a common led that takes 2 double a batts. i wired a walwart to the beast and it works fine on 110ac..
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    Question: ATI Shotgun

    as engravers, we all deal with "sentiment". what is a camp axe worth to the world? 20, maybe 30 bucks. if a name is engraved on it, the value implied raises exponentially while the intrinsic value remains the same. that same axe, given as a gift goes way beyond a possible valuation. as for...
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    Winchester 94

    if it's taken down, you could try a small test cut on the inside where such will not matter. worth a try.
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    Help, please: Copper Inlaying techniques

    i have only inlaid copper into hobo nickels. only very small pieces were needed. very few, light hammer blows were used to clinch the inlays. one problem that can occur with copper inlay is "eork hardning". the more you hammer, the harder the copper becomes. my tiny inlays were done in undercut...
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    Newb questions

    first, get yerself an adjustable stand. this way you can use different vises for different types of work. look in the tip section for ideas. maybe better, type in the search bar what you want. i'd guess there's a few ideas there.
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    Engraver issue 128

    some folks are just now receiving their xmas goodies that were mailed in mid to late december !
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    Newb questions

    i'd nevver give strict advice on such matters. you, and you alone must find a combination of comfort, as well as what works best for you. the key to all is the comfort thingy. if you spend much time being uncomfotable, the aches and pains will make you re-think about engraving. experiment and...
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    My Latest Skulls

    the rendering of the hair on the larger coin is very nice. tyvm for showing. it's been some time since much hobo work has been posted. always nice to see this sort of work.
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    Couple just finished

    mike: the more i look at your work, the more i like it. what did you use to blacken the steel? it's surely a great finish on this work.
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    Rashid El Hadi

    i was unaware of this man or his work. the foto shown, kinda speaks for the man and what he stood for.
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    Last years bit projects

    finally, somebody doing bits. it's been so long since anyone shared bit work. yours is visually, quite a work to behold. i esp like the horswe with the fish tail. exceptional ! tyvm for showing.
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    Couple just finished

    just very, very nice work you show there.
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    Equipment

    gelook at the prices of new items. once that's established, charge accordingly. don't forget to think about shipping fees. btw: when you decide to sell, be sure to post the items in the classified section.
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    Restoring, Engraving and Color Case Hardening a pin fire revolver

    beautiful job to my eye. thanks so much for sharing this.
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    Announcement: It isn’t much but my first commissioned piece

    congrats for your first. not perfect, but is your client happy with the result? a great idea was mentioned. do another better one. ok, you'll lose a bit of money, but maybe you will build a lasting relationship with the client. that alone is a very good situation. it shows the client you care !
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    Curious what is going on with this gun- etched, engraved, corroded?

    a really competent weldor could likely undo a lot of the damage to your gun. worth a try.

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