Search results

  1. Big-Un

    Last years bit projects

    Looking good there Buddy! I guess you quit getting behind the horses as a farrier, don't need to get kicked!!
  2. Big-Un

    Last years bit projects

    Brian, I like both of them and am particularly drawn to the first one; simple and elegant. By the way, are you still making saddles?
  3. Big-Un

    any advice on engraving naa pistol?

    I engraved several "older" NAA revolvers when they first came out and spent more time sharpening than cutting. They are very hard and the cuts must be a little more shallow than normal, requiring re-cutting them sometimes. Since then I've learned that a steeper face angle with a dubbed point and...
  4. Big-Un

    Woodchuck/Muskrat? Drawing Progress

    Woodchucks seem to be everywhere around here (north central NC) and I live in town! had one get in my garage unnoticed and just about tore the place up trying to get out but I finally found him under my workbench in the farthest corner he could find. He fell ill from ingesting too much lead...
  5. Big-Un

    Engraving styles

    That gold plated frame was out of this world! I had a customer call late week wanting me to engrave some valve cover and a few other parts but immediately hung when I told him I was six months behind in projects.
  6. Big-Un

    Question: 1-Step versus 2-Step Re-sharpening Process

    This brought up a thought from the past into the present; should I donate my entire collection of tools, books etc. to FEGA upon my passing? Then maybe someone could benefit from them. All this hinges on if my grand-daughter, an accomplished artist even at a young age, will be interested in...
  7. Big-Un

    Nature doesn't hurry yet everything is accomplished

    Those could make for some interesting screw head designs, with modification, of course.
  8. Big-Un

    Muffling sound made by engraving hammer??

    Yep, my wife has said many times she can still hear the tic-tic-tic of me hammering in the next room.
  9. Big-Un

    Nature doesn't hurry yet everything is accomplished

    That looks like the working end of a TIG welder.
  10. Big-Un

    Today's Wildlife Shots

    Was wondering if a LOUD air horn would deter a bear attack? That, along with bear spray?
  11. Big-Un

    Multifunctional Drawing Ruler

    Just ordered one for myself....sucker for toys, especially when they're useful.
  12. Big-Un

    Garage News: Day Five Gratitude

    Lovely family, you are truly blessed. Like you, my bride of 54 years has been my helpmate, friend and wonderful lover as well as a wise counselor. She says she isn’t “Susie Nurse” but has nursed me through almost a year of trying physical troubles and therapy, now looking forward to my fifth...
  13. Big-Un

    Garage News: Day Four Gratitude

    I’m blessed by your insight and wisdom. Unfortunately, I’m 10 years older, and my wisdom is experience drowning out stupidity!
  14. Big-Un

    Micromotor vs flex shaft

    Ditto to that, and I also use the 6 sided point from Sarah Brady's scrimshaw kit.
  15. Big-Un

    New picture

    Tried it once, she saw right through me. Never could lie to that lady!!
  16. Big-Un

    sculpting by Mr. Alfano

    A lineament called “Two Old Goats” works for me to relieve muscle cramps and stiffness. I know it sounds weird but it works.
  17. Big-Un

    Axe/Hatchet-- anyone engrave?

    If you want to have a soft body and a hard edge, do like the Japanese sword makers do, cover everything you don’t want hardened with a clay type base and temper the exposed edge. Of course its more involved than just covering and tempering, so this is just a suggestion.
  18. Big-Un

    New picture

    I was 190 when I joined the Marines straight out of high school, my football playing weight, and they thought I was a "fat body" so I went on a special diet all through the 13 weeks at Parris Island, ending up at 148 lbs! the only thing I could do well was run and shoot! After weight training...
  19. Big-Un

    New picture

    I needn't worry about being a chick magnet....my wife of 54 years will see to that!!
  20. Big-Un

    New picture

    Thanks. It has taken since February to lose it, a little every week, but it works better than losing it all at one time. I have another 20 lbs to reach my goal of 220 lbs.

Latest posts

Sponsors

Engraving-Videos.com
Engraving-Videos.com
FEGA
Top