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  1. J

    Concerning the business of engraving.

    Jon, if you can, practice with a hammer and chisel to use at the shows. It is the sound of the hammer hitting the chisel that attracts the crowd. It's your draw power and calling card. Machines don't have that magic.
  2. J

    Concerning the business of engraving.

    Hello Jon, and sorry to hear of your divorce and financial problems. I believe I read that you engrave with hammer and chisel and that is a strength in marketing. If you can attend a few decent gun shows this is a plan that worked for me and many of my students. Before the show, while at home...
  3. J

    Garage news: mini hagn underway

    Another master work from a great gentleman. Just something about that garage..............???
  4. J

    Need help identifying this mamouth, vintage vise.

    CORRECTION. Memory did not serve completely. I looked back on my records and find that I taught the classes at Trinidad in 1982. Mr. Lindenberg did take an engraving class from Neil Hartliep but it must have been some time before 1982. I was looking for Neil's class roster to be sure if it was...
  5. J

    Need help identifying this mamouth, vintage vise.

    If memory serves........ I believe Mr. Lindenberg attended Neil Hartliep's engraving class in Trinidad, Colorado in 1982. Lindy was a talented gunsmith and an outstanding machinist.
  6. J

    Question: Tira’s New Engraving machine

    I recently saw a demo of the electric machine by Chris De C on the internet. Can't remember if it was on Utube or Tira's site. But give both a try.
  7. J

    2020 Hunts for Hero's donation

    Thank you. Great looking tomahawk, for a great cause.
  8. J

    A. Bee Interview

    Thank you, good to see this interview with my dear friend Angelo.
  9. J

    Guilloché, "classic" and English Fine Scroll engraved by Artesà machine.

    Amigo Leonardo, Glad you decided to test an old thread. Wonderful work. The first time for me to see it. Your machine and design genius are legendary. Don't know why or how I missed it when you first posted it. Hope all is well with you and your family.
  10. J

    Announcement: Steven P. Fjestad

    Thank you, Roger.
  11. J

    Announcement: Steven P. Fjestad

    Shocked and sad. God's speed,Steve. Condolences to the family.
  12. J

    Question: background removal vs placing cut peices of metal?

    patek. When I first saw your coin photo it appeared to have an unfinished inlay, not just a cavity. The photo now shows a pre-sculptured inlay being inserted into the cavity. i don't see any signs of an undercut perimeter or burr field to hold the inlay. Is it going to soldered into the coin or...
  13. J

    Question: background removal vs placing cut peices of metal?

    I am still having a problem understanding you, sorry ? Your coin picture looks like it has a raised silver inlay that is still lacking sculpture and detail. Am I misinterpreting your picture. ? If I'm correct, when this is finished it would give the impression of a figure raised above the known...
  14. J

    Question: background removal vs placing cut peices of metal?

    Are we talking about steel/iron pieces inlaid over steel ? Or gold over gold ? Or are we talking about inlaying dissimilar metals ie. gold over steel or gold over silver etc.? Dissimilar metals are usually added for contrast and similar metals for dimension and drama.
  15. J

    Some things never change...

    A clear case of the Beak's over reach for "sobriety" :)
  16. J

    Critique Request First piece of silver jewelry

    World of difference......so much improvement.
  17. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    I also use a potter's wheel when using H&C, as did Neil Hartliep many years ago.
  18. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    Paul, you can buy various length bar clamps to hold different barrel lengths from Harbor Freight for a few $$$. With some simple modifications and a vise they will hold round things between centers.
  19. J

    My first engraved watch dial))

    A wonderful gift for your Dad. Look forward to seeing it after it's inked.
  20. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    When I was teaching the NRA Engraving classes at Lassen and Trinidad colleges there must have been about a dozen students who used a lathe chuck. Worked well for them doing flat work and some round work can be held between centers on a modified bar clamp. I use a modified bar clamp held in...

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