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    new wildlife thread

    Wow, Sam. That is really a wide angle shot. Great photo of some contented visitors.
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    Children in the workshop: Make yourself an engraving

    Congratulations to all and looks like they did a great job. Look for ward to seeing them and their work next Summer.
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    Critique Request First Zippo

    How can one critique, and price doesn't matter. It was made as a loving gift for family. WSammut, don't worry about the time it took. You did a great job and will get faster with experience.
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    Children in the workshop: Make yourself an engraving

    Evgeni, Good report, thank you. The young students are advancing very well.
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    Children in the workshop: Make yourself an engraving

    They are VERY lucky youngsters to have your talented instruction. Best to luck to them on their engraving journey.
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    One of my first silversmithing projects...

    Monica, I know next to nothing about jewelry fabrication, as you know. But I greatly admire your thought and ,the economy of your design on this piece. By cutting the window in the back of the piece you created a contrasting background. And also provided a piece of silver large enough to...
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    One of my first silversmithing projects...

    Monica, a stunning piece, you put a lot of thought and emotion into that design with the hands and heart on the reverse. And I hope you keep it forever, as a memorial to your engraving and metalsmithing journey.
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    Question: inlay

    Diane. If you find yourself damaging the metal with the punch "legs" leaving marks beside your raised wire inlay, make the same type of punch out of a 1/8 inch round bronze brazing rod. Bronze is also what I use to seat raised gold wire lines and borders into steel.
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    Lion Punch Forge Adapter - Pepe Tools

    Hello Monica, the tools you have will do a GREAT job for carving wood and plastics etc. Don't worry, the only thing you need are the correct tool bits and chisels. Unfortunately, we have not had the opportunity to make them yet because of the virus thing. Hopefully we will get to it very soon.
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    Lion Punch Forge Adapter - Pepe Tools

    Monica, I agree with your basic premises. Learn the basics first. Tool grinding , sharpening and the cuts that the gravers make are some first steps. And these can be learned by starting with a simple hammer and chisel and push gravers. Too many beginners see an expert demonstrating a power...
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    Question: inlay

    Diane ,thank you for your reply. When inlaying iron wire to remain "standing proud" I have found it useful to seat the wire with a steel punch that I make for the job. The punch is made from a piece of soft state drill rod, and remains in the soft state. Using a small round graver, cut a groove...
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    Question: inlay

    Hello Diane. The answer is yes. I regularly use soft iron binding wire to inlay into carbon steel firearms for various decorative purposes and also including small, clean pit filling of damaged guns. And don't usually have much trouble with blue matching or French Gray finishing. In inlaying...
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    Raised dot border

    Richard, not trying to be too critical here. A nice design. But a little lacking in the border areas, The main engraving, shading and backgrounding looks to be well done. But the dots have a variety of sizes. And the inner border line has uneven widths. A good pair of dividers could be used to...
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    Autumn Tigers

    Magnificent work, Brian. Truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
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    Help, please: Maestro ex vs Magnum

    Either one will work. But assuming you can use two hands, nothing beats a hammer, chisel and punch in the hands of a good artist.
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    Critique Request English Fine Scroll Practice

    Jeremy, as I said, you need a do over. Cut a new practice plate with the same design. Work on correcting the faults that you so wisely pointed out yourself. And include a little more research of the outside work this time. Be sure to date and keep each plate to remember and demonstrate your...
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    Critique Request English Fine Scroll Practice

    Crossbolt, Great effort and good self critique. Take a deep breath. Now do over and work on the problem areas you listed. You' re getting close to some fine work.
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    new wildlife thread

    Thanks Mitch. Looks like momma bear has he brood well trained and in order.
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    Garage News: painting progress report

    I can almost hear the water lapping and the evening bugs humming. A very peaceful time.
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    Equipment Recommendations Needed

    Amen to all new people posting their general location in their bio. Hard to answer questions appropriately with no idea of their location.

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