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    GRS Acrobat Microscope Stand ---or--- Ebay Chinese knockoff????????

    If you like the Acrobat, fine. But there are many other fine American made microscope stands. Try some before you buy!
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    polishing heels

    How and what are you cutting? Steel, brass, copper, silver ? H&C, push or power and what type of power?
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    That is some amazingly beautiful work, Chip. Thank you for showing it.
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

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    6 MONTHS ENGRAVING,... A GIFT TO A FRIEND...

    Sorry for your tragic loss. A very nice and thoughtful gift to your helpful friends.
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    cylinder

    Paps, It's hard to see with the reflections. Maybe try another photo, but first rub the cylinder with modeling clay or transfer wax and a very light dusting with powder to break up the reflection.
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    Just bragging on my nephew...again.

    Congrats to Nic. great to hear of young people show that much skill and dedication
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    Engraving ss

    To add to the misery, watch band links and parts a usually formed by machine stamping which also adds to their surface tension and hardness. And being thin, hard metal they tend to vibrate away from the impact of the graver and increase the graver point breakage. Not the most fun things to cut.
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    Practice dial for uocoming custom watch build.

    Now that's funny, Johnathan.
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    Question: Brownells Blue/Rust Remover

    I am not following you. "Blue Remover" will remove the blue. You can neutralize it with plenty of water or with water and baking soda. When the side is bare steel and dry and warm you can French Gray it using a phosphoric acid based ceramic tile cleaning solution. I have posted the system...
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    Deep engraving

    Hello Erik, I'm located in California too. May I suggest you add your general location (such as California) to your bio. It is helpful to giving you general advise on tool suppliers etc. For you project you might consider starting out with an Onglette size #1.#022-626 from GRS if you don't have...
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    Deep engraving

    I would start with one about 1mm. thick. And sharpen the face to 45 or 50 degrees, depending on the hardness of what you are cutting. Create a lift/clearance/belly of 15 degrees on the bottom and both sides extending from the point to the back of the graver. You can switch to a thicker onglette...
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    Deep engraving

    For deep single line engraving use an onglette. Start with a fairly light cut and re-cut until the desired depth is reached. Raise the back of the graver for tight turns to help avoid heel drag.
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    Deep engraving

    What type of deep engraving are you attempting.? Single line work or deep relief?
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    24K 1/2 Hard yellow gold wire,

    That should be good if you plan on drawing it down to the size you plan on inlaying. Just coil it after drawing it down to size, lay it on a steel practice plate held up in your vise, heat from the bottom of the plate and kick off into a pan of water for a dead soft finish.
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    Any script engravers on this forum?

    "Engraving on Precious Metal" by A. Brittain, S. Wolpert & P. Morton has many examples of threaded script. See chapter 7, page 113 for an example. " Art Monograms and Lettering" by J.M & V. C. Bergling also has many examples of threaded lettering. Some good examples are Plain Ribbon...
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    Question: Engravers Cafe vs Engraving Bench - Hand Engraving Tips & Techniques

    And I think that's a sad thing Mitch. Another loss of community. Thank you for keeping the faith and staying with the Cafe. Always good to see your posts
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    Any script engravers on this forum?

    He may have been talking about " threaded" script rather than the "flair cut" variety.
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    Well done, Chip. Good work and a great gift. I'm sure your wife will wear it with pride. When you get a chance you might enjoy studying " Art Monograms & Lettering" by J. M. & V.C Bergling. Gem City Press, ISBN-0-910222-02-9. You will enjoy seeing their shading of " Graceful Leaf Alphabet"...
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    Where to buy gold wire ?

    Try Hoover & Strong, Richmond, VA for your gold wire.

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