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    FEGA 2020 Convention Results

    And you did yourself proud Marty. Congrats on your Engravers Choice Award.
  2. J

    FEGA 2020 Convention Results

    Thanks for the reminder Gordon, yes it was the Best Modern Engraving that you won. My memory is getting a little rusty. Must say I'm a bit concerned about changing the name of the Emerging Artists award. But will give it my best shot to make the 40th anniversary show next year and visit.
  3. J

    Kinda New Here

    Joshua, your engraving and overcoming your problems is inspirational to so many.
  4. J

    FEGA 2020 Convention Results

    Thank you for the wonderful news and information, Gordon. With no more FEGA forum the news is hard to come by. And congratulations on your Best Knife engraving award, look forward to seeing Sam W's photos in the next Engraver. Congrats to all the talented winning engravers and especially my...
  5. J

    Critique Request progress on first crack at gun engraving

    Sam is a great gentleman and expert photographer and can maybe help you to size them. Give him an ear.
  6. J

    Critique Request progress on first crack at gun engraving

    The pictures of the frame sides look good. The engraving looks appropriate to the pistols time period. Unfortunately most of the other photographs are not good and it's hard to give a fair critique. See if you can get some better pictures.
  7. J

    Critique Request Some letters drawn

    T. G. III, You have some good books. In addition the Art Monograms & Lettering by Bergling, ISBN-0-910222-02-9, is another one to keep an eye out for.
  8. J

    Critique Request Some letters drawn

    Looks good, well done. I'm no expert on lettering but it looks like the spacing between between the C and the R in Ashcraft could use a little help, Might just be a combination of these two letters being next to each other. Maybe Sam or or Mike Dubber or Andrew Biggs can chime in. They and...
  9. J

    Fixturing tip

    Outstanding floorplate Mr. Mike, thank you for sharing.
  10. J

    FEGA 2020 are you going?

    Hope the rest of the attendees at the FEGA show stay happy and well and enjoy a wonderful day of friendship and an exciting banquet. Best regards to all.
  11. J

    FEGA 2020 are you going?

    Sorry to hear you got sick Roger. Take care and get well soon.
  12. J

    Scissors?

    The simplest way to cut out sheet inlays is with the help of a graver. Transfer or scribe the outline onto the inlay material and glue it to a practice plate with instant glue. Cut around the outline with the cut falling outside the transfer or scribe line. Remove the sheet from the practice...
  13. J

    Safe journey.

    Wishing everyone a safe and happy trip to the FEGA show in Las Vegas. Hope you enjoy the world class engraving and wonderful friendships.
  14. J

    Question: Magnification

    Hope Miss Aby gets you for that ! :shock:
  15. J

    Help identifying a ball vice.

    Very kind of you to offer the leather donut, Jay. It will complete a nice vise set for Lucierose. She worked hard and did a good job in restoring it, I think.
  16. J

    titanium???

    Like most metals, there are various grades of titanium. Some cut pretty well, and other grades are difficult. Check the search function on the Cafe and also the Knife Forum.
  17. J

    Question about drawing and software

    Daniel, thank you for posting your I-Pad and Procreate methods. A great help and introduction to the computer design methods for engravers. And a wonderful learning tool to we computer challenged individuals.!
  18. J

    first crack at an engraved wedding band

    Way to go. Good to see you posting and asking questions Monica. It was a good looking old ring and I'm glad TFACARVING recut it and gave it a new life. Much too nice to be in the scrap pile!
  19. J

    New guy

    New Guy, where are you located??? It would be a big help if you and others looking for help would post their general location in their bio.
  20. J

    Summer Custom Gunmaking Seminars

    Steven's work is way beyond good. Great opportunity to study with a master.

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