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  1. Goldjockey

    Engrave In September 25-27

    Got the dates. Need information about where and when and what to bring and not to bring.
  2. Goldjockey

    Need help with graver sharpening

    Sam Alfano has a DVD out that covers the important aspects, and most common geometries for graver sharpening. The instruction is concise and easy to understand. GRS sells it. I believe it's fairly reasonable, and I know it will get you on track very quickly.
  3. Goldjockey

    Question about polishing a graver

    I use the method Sam suggested. Just sprinkle a little diamond dust on the wheel, turn on the machine, spread the diamond medium around on the wheel with your finger, and start polishing heels, and faces. Works like a charm for me. I like to hone heels and faces with a ceramic wheel first, and...
  4. Goldjockey

    Potters wheel wobble

    The base of the turntable appears to be quite a bit smaller than the rotating top portion. That in itself is a formula for instability especially with the top-heaviness created with a heavy vise, and downward lateral pressure created while engraving. Pehaps permanently securing the turntable...
  5. Goldjockey

    Question about polishing a graver

    Sam suggested a cast iron lap with diamond powder. I bought one. Works like a charm.
  6. Goldjockey

    Lion Punch Forge Adapter - Pepe Tools

    There are cowboy engravers using these types of tools in the Gallup area. Mostly for handcrafted Trophy buckles with simple bright cut, line work, and stone setting. As a silversmith, you’re most likely well familiar with the uses and limitations of Foredom type flex shaft tools. I couldn’t...
  7. Goldjockey

    One of my first silversmithing projects...

    Very, very nice Monica! Beautifully done.
  8. Goldjockey

    Procreate brushes

    I got a copy of Sam's brushes in his GRS 2019 iPad Drawing and Engraving class, and use them all the time. Hopefully he'll make them available soon for purchase at "masterengravertv.com".
  9. Goldjockey

    Critique Request Beginner level scroll design attempt

    Structure is well defined and pleasing, and shading concept is solid, and would benefit from refinement of your technique. Leaves and elements need to reach out and affirmatively touch the border, providing a solid sense of 'anchoring' and shared continuity, otherwise a scroll drawn inside a...
  10. Goldjockey

    Help, please: Grs 901 compressors

    I use a Danish made Junair compressor. Very quiet, but not inexpensive.
  11. Goldjockey

    Question: Throwback to an old thread

    Was thinking about this thread tonight and wanted to post this. T'Monde "High Point Two Step": Good music to remind us we're actually alive and well during a masked up, locked down, most craziest, screwed up, foolish, worldwide dumpster fire I've ever seen!
  12. Goldjockey

    Help: Is this die retouching?

    Looking at the overlays It occurs to me that since the entire area is raised above the background, it's more likely that these stampings are from different dies made from the same master. The lined area likely occurred first, and the master for the otherwise identical die was later modified to...
  13. Goldjockey

    Multi color inlay work

    Amazing!!!
  14. Goldjockey

    Help: Is this die retouching?

    Why do you think the die was created by engraving? Looks more like a die made from a lost wax cast to me. Have you done a transparency overlay in photoshop to compare? Could simply be a different die?
  15. Goldjockey

    Help, please: even mat finish on silver and gold

    #0000 Steel wool works, but only if the metal has already been completely buffed clean of scratches and surface irregularities. To prep the metal, I use dense 3M abrasive wheels arbor mounted on a polishing lathe...
  16. Goldjockey

    What's the best gold alloy to work on?

    14K engraves pretty nicely, as does 18K. Softer alloys are going to offer less resistance to the graver, and will scratch and wear more easily. As a practical matter, whatever brings the greatest return for time and materials.
  17. Goldjockey

    Announcement: Diffused LED ring light - New release.

    Really impressed with my light as well, Leonardo. Makes a tremendous difference. Thank you!
  18. Goldjockey

    My first attempt at Sam’s shading video.

    Late to the thread, but WOW! Really impressive results!!! JMHO, but truly, if you can translate what you've done here to your every day engraving work, you're seriously ready for prime time anytime you want to be! Believe me... not a few of us are seriously jealous of your first time results...
  19. Goldjockey

    Announcement: I'm Retired

    Respectfully, still working at something we love isn't exactly "retired", it's just living life on our own terms. Sold my commercial building in 2014, moved the stuff I can't live without into my home studio (former) garage, and life has been good. Still do as much work as I want to do, but...
  20. Goldjockey

    Help, please: Trying to get back into engraving. Brain-stuck

    The GRS plan is a good one. I'd keep that option right on the front burner. Having the right equipment for acetone transfers is also key. Using the wrong copier/printer for output can make one's life miserable. There are several threads on the forum which discuss which copiers/printers will...

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