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  1. SamW

    special adaptor

    Solder may be better under hard use but CA is so much easier and has not failed me over several years use. edit... On my extended gravers, the one brass piece butts up against the back end of the graver, taking all the blows/shock so there is no shear forces on the CA. If your adapter does...
  2. SamW

    Critique Request Attempting to learn a more flowing style

    Flows very nicely and at the same time looks like it is reaching for the sky.
  3. SamW

    Ron Smith's The Making of A Masterpiece

    I recently received a copy of Ron's new book and want to comment on just how impressed I am with the book. Ron takes you through all the steps of developing the concept to making the finished product. It was like being right there with Ron as the project progressed. I found his concept and...
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    special adaptor

    Hobby shops usually have various sizes of square brass tubing that will insert in steps. I use some to add length to carbide gravers so I can use them much longer. Super glue holds the pieces together as well as the graver inserted in one end. I will see if I have a photo of these. brass...
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    Rodeo knife for Blade Show Texas

    That is super well done! Very dimensional looking...as in a lot of depth.
  6. SamW

    Magnification for drawing

    Though not as accurate, the same method can be used on domed surfaces by dividing it into more than one section. I find that useful also.
  7. SamW

    Magnification for drawing

    For curved surfaces such as a barrel, I lay paper over the area I want to engrave and make an outline of the area. Then with the paper flat it is easy to draw a design, getting scroll backbones nicely rounded. I then lay acetate over the drawing and scribe the basic design onto the acetate...
  8. SamW

    Magnification for drawing

    Optivisor.
  9. SamW

    Kay Lane Obituary

    Ditto John's comments.
  10. SamW

    ball vice

    On your floorplate design...while you are learning layout...that is fine for a left handed bolt gun as the owner would be holding the grip in the left hand and the forearm in the right. For a right handed rifle, the eagle design would be flipped 180 degrees so that it looks right holding the...
  11. SamW

    Tips for signing your work

    I have never claimed to be any good at lettering. I tolerate it as is needed for engraving jobs. That being said, here is how I prefer to sign my work. Like Alfano I make small flats from No. 1 knife gravers but use them for cutting line inlay channels and background cleanup. This lettering...
  12. SamW

    Question: Recommended resources for ornamental wood carving?

    I started their USS Enterprise model long ago...hope to finish it someday!
  13. SamW

    Question: Recommended resources for ornamental wood carving?

    Allen, I always look longingly at the model trains...knowing I have not the time nor space for another hobby/distraction. Another carving tool supply source is Brookstone tools. I have some of their tools and find they work well.
  14. SamW

    Question: Recommended resources for ornamental wood carving?

    www.micromark.com I get their catalog via mail which is always fun to thumb through.
  15. SamW

    Question: Recommended resources for ornamental wood carving?

    This is black walnut that is a bit porous and English walnut will cut easier. This black walnut needs a few more coats of finish to fill the pores but is getting there. Flowing the scroll from the metal to the wood was fun! Tools from Micro Mark.
  16. SamW

    Question: Recommended resources for ornamental wood carving?

    Another source for info and tools is Micro Mark.
  17. SamW

    Scope advice

    Have you tried an Optivisor? That is what I use and have for over 40 years. I find a 'scope to be limiting in body movement. I like to put a little body English into my cutting.
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    Question: Wooden pin vise

    Matthew, these are my pin vises. From left to right, the first is one I have had for 40 plus years and I don't remember where I ordered it. Holds a 1/16 drill rod stock scribe point that I use for drawing on steel. It is final polished on a black Arkansas surgical stone for smoothness and the...
  19. SamW

    Question: Wooden pin vise

    What size drill bits are you talking about?
  20. SamW

    FEGA show wrap up

    Thanks Lee. I don't plan to miss another!!

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