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  1. J

    Winchester Restoration

    Archie, first see what a good metalsmith thinks about removing the vibro numbers. If that is a negative the numbers can be cut deeper with a graver and inlaid with carbon steel soft iron binding wire. In the past I have bought several guns and restored them that way.
  2. J

    Treasures from my parents' basement

    Mitch, they are not much to look at but the liners cut so well when hammer driven. They come in some of the finest, tight line spacing I have ever seen.
  3. J

    Announcement: GRS 2020 Class enrollment starts today

    Thanks Sam, Expect a lot of anxious and excited people will be on the phone seeking a seat in the wonderful classes.
  4. J

    Elk scene

    Way to go Marty. Great looking trees on that sideplate.
  5. J

    Transfer magic not sticking

    Try giving the nickle silver surface some "tooth" by sanding it with 600 grit and then cleaning it.
  6. J

    Question: The problem of dividing section by a divider

    Way to go Mitch. They pay you for what you do. Not for what you Know!
  7. J

    Treasures from my parents' basement

    Hi Mitch, I expect you know this but other may not. Back in the day Fredrich Dick made all the gravers and liners for the FN Browning company in Liege, Belgium. The actual graver and/or liner and square handle was made in one piece of high grade steel 10 mm. square by 210 cm. long. Years ago I...
  8. J

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Quote... Fred Hi John, I hear they found Richard III in a car park. As I recall, he would have welcomed a horse that was foundering. Yes Fred, He was buried under the blacktop. of what became a parking lot. And with no marker they paved over his grave hundreds of years later. Remember " a...
  9. J

    Garage News: Thanksgiving drawing

    Great work Lee, and so appropriate for Thanksgiving season
  10. J

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Hi Fred. Luckily none of my personal racing mounts foundered. But it brought back vivid memories of my old English Language instructor, Mr. Sparks. Many years ago. He also taught English History and writing.
  11. J

    Question: Beginner instruction

    Welcome to the wonderful family of friends of engraving, Mike G. Best of luck on your search for instruction. Check with the NRA to see where colleges are holding Summer Engraving classes.
  12. J

    Question: The problem of dividing section by a divider

    Use Mitch's method and a set of proportional dividers.
  13. J

    Announcement: New, Know Nothing

    Wow, that was a steal! Enjoy your machine and listen to Monk, He knows a thing or two.
  14. J

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Fred, bless you for using the word "foundered." Old English word I have not heard used since my days in the horse world. Usually used to describe sick horses or boats in trouble on the rocks. :) Thank you for the memory jogging grin on Thanksgiving.
  15. J

    Happy Thanksgiving

    You too Dean ! And to all the members and friends of the Cafe.
  16. J

    photo

    Rob, Some of the translucent plastic carry boxes from Home Depot or Lowe's for $6 to $8 will work with a hole cut in the bottom and lights moved around outside. But look and listen to Sam Welsh and his methods. I have seen Sam do wonders with with his white bed sheet set up. And it all folds...
  17. J

    New to the Cafe

    Well said and reasoned Sam, it's a personal need thing.
  18. J

    P&V Eagle Design

    Hello Dan, And thank you for your reply. Remember........it's just my opinion.........other's may disagree. And I don't know what a client is maybe asking for. That could be key. Your scroll work is great and so are your animals. To me they are crowding each other and fighting for breathing...
  19. J

    Whats the name of this tool (Engravers Ball Alternative)

    if you want great rotation in only the flat plain you might try a four jaw lathe chuck.
  20. J

    P&V Eagle Design

    You asked for an opinion. Absolutely beautiful engraving job on the kudu. But IMO too much scroll in both layouts and it overworked the canvas. Heavy scroll dominates a beautiful light scene. Balance the design.Give the area some "air." Don't crowd the presentation.

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