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  1. J

    Heel sharpening question

    Hello Kim, and welcome to the Cafe and the would of engraving. For many thing, straight lines or gentle curves #1 will work fine. #2 will create less heel drag on tight curves and small scroll. Both types of heel have been around and successfully used for many years.
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    Thanks for posting the good pictures of your work Chip. I remember you were a youngster of 15 when you took the engraving classes and we had to get special permission for you to be able to take the college classes. You did a good job for someone just getting back to engraving after 20 years...
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    Always fun to hear news from an ex-student. Good to have you back in the engraving family, Chip. And to see you active on the Cafe Forum. Hope you enjoy your new tool acquisitions and post some pics of your work soon.
  4. J

    Help, please: Graver geometry to cut in depth

    Borzzza, I think all your ideas will work. Give them a try and see which one works the best for you. A fine job on the watch so far. And a great nail polish :)
  5. J

    Overseas Payment:

    I agree with Leonardo and think PayPal is your best option. They have the ability to handle foreign money exchange transactions.
  6. J

    H&H .700

    Another Masterpiece Phil. Breathtaking
  7. J

    To Phil Coggan

    Thank you Phil, will look forward to seeing the .700.
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    Announcement: Alvin Chewiwi - FEGA Master Engraver

    You always make pretty stuff, Alvin my friend.
  9. J

    Garage News: FEGA Show Thoughts

    As always Lee, it was a privilege to visit with you and see your great works of art. But this year, great as your works are, it was your 17 month old granddaughter that stole the show and our hearts. Best to you and your family my friend, keep drinking the chocolate milk, it seems to work :)
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    Cafe Interview with John Barraclough

    As an aside Jake may I ask if you are related to the oil painting artist Justin Dalton? Many years ago I commissioned paintings from him for my design business.
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    Cafe Interview with John Barraclough

    Jake, Thank you for the photograph of, L-R Dr. John Gunn, John B. and your sterling self. It was great meeting you at the FEGA welcome party put on by our President Barry Lee Hands. As a first timer I hope you attend many more meetings and display your talented engraving.
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    Safe travel

    Wishing a safe journey to all Cafe members and other making the trip to the Firearms Engravers Show this week. Have a wonderful, enjoyable visit with your friends. See some outstanding engraving and a safe trip home.
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    This happen to anybody else?

    That was tough duty, Jay. You have my deepest sympathy.
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    2019 Safari Auction Rifle Sets New Record

    Well done Mike and John, and well deserved.
  15. J

    Hand made telegraph key

    That looks great Ms. Cloudy. You sure get to engrave and beautify some unusual things! Hope to see you in Las Vegas soon.
  16. J

    Question

    The Ngraver Magnagraver is a good engraving tool. I have three versions of these handpieces and find them very useful.
  17. J

    Any UK hand engravers on this forum near Stansted?

    Dave, I suggest you put your general location in your forum bio otherwise no one will know where you are located unless they read this actual post.
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    New year’s greetings

    Leonardo, it's wonderful having you back on the forum. Only you with your analytical mind and engineering experience could provide the wonderful graph of pressure for different graver shapes and depth. Great info for someone who is developing a cutting system. Thank you for all your work on...
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    Beginner - making my own tools

    Pleurotus, my friend, you are overthinking this. Grinding some small HS drill shanks is not going to harm your grinding wheels. I have ground hundreds of them using the same wheel. Just grind them slowly and keep them cool by drawing them back into a wet paper towel. And use the same method if...
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    Beginner - making my own tools

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