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    What to charge??

    for a hobbyist, who knows. if beginning to do this as a business, you have to account for all the time spent on a project. one must keep track of all expenses incurred by that business. postage, paperclips, thumb tacks & ----------------------. failure to take all this into consideration, you...
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    Help, please: Help a newb starting his journey from blank

    the lindsay sharpening system is compatable withthe grs engraving sstems. i own both. the lindsay is good, but the grs dual angle system is better. it allows any geometry to created. the lindsay requires a seperate template for each geometry wanted. i feel grs is a better buy, as it is a "one...
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    I Think I Saw Meek's Squirrel

    bruces' rodent was a boy. clearly htis rodent is a girl !
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    Help, please: Help a newb starting his journey from blank

    dont start spending money. cash will bring lotsa toys. a saying that has rang thruout the forum. " it's not the tool, rather the hand that guides and controls it. the least expensive tool, the common pencil, is as important as all the toys put together. there's tons of info here and on the net...
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    Beginner Setup Questions

    if you're going to start with push graving, i'd suggest doing the practice in a seated position. if you check on my former statement, a workmate or similar would be just about correct to situate your vise unless you wan to start tossing dollars out the window, learn to be a bit creative...
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    Beginner Setup Questions

    welcome to the forum. whether you sit, stand, or hang from a chandelier, you must work comfortably. neck, back, and shoulder pain will certainly be an issue if you work in any sort of awkward fashion. the distance you seek can only be answered by you. the bowling ball vise isn't ideal, but it...
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    Inverting text

    if not all of the above, most any graphics program will do that. even the free ones.
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    Prudhomme Gun Engraving Review

    a pro wresteler, engraver, and helpful friend to all those that crossed s path.
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    Corel Draw

    i recently got cd 2020. yikes. i design on my lptop and save all filels in v11 for periperals i use. 2020 has amazing stuff, but likely never needed for enraving jmho
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    Prototype vise top

    brian: i have no need, but a great idea for some. iv'e used many machines using the t slot system. they are far quicker to use than bolts. my cnc engraving machine has the slots. the system saves a lot of time compared to using plain ole bolts. good luck with the project.
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    What has gone wrong with the Cafe?

    what operating system are you using ? how old is it ? how much useless junk has taken up residence on yer harddrive ? most harddrives have a ton of stuff that hangs around and slows things down. routine "cleaning" will fix that. is yer antivirus protection oudated, or current? all these issues...
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    Corel Draw

    i used cd v11 for a very long time.recently began using v2020. i wish i had kept v11 !
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    Chinese style

    i was under the impression that the chop was meant for marking documents. the wax seal was used to seal a folded document or envelope to deter opening by the wrong individual.
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    Chinese style

    who the heck knows what i meant ? half the time my brain is asleep, the other half, it;s on break . i'm not offended at all by the chinese characters. it's just that sam, the landlord, posted recently about using english. i tihnk it wise to avoid irritating him. he may well up te rent.
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    Tool Identification Requested -Gravers?

    the one has a "v"notch on the face center. somwheres i read that the notch would act as a chip breaker. so that one, was probaly for metal engraving. were it for wood, no need for the notch. again, jmho
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    Silver pendant

    really nice looking. please post the translation in english.
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    Chinese style

    cool project. is that a wax seal ?
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    Chinese style

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    Tool Identification Requested -Gravers?

    the two in the middle i'd say yes. the top and bottom ones are way too wide to be regular gravers. altho the very wide ones could be used for some special type of wriggle effect
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    Garage News: Day Four Gratitude

    i'm thinkin sam may want to start a new section on the forum-- engraver/poet/motivational speaker. you seem to master all three. jmho tyvm for all you take the time to share here.

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