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    New try on Kershaw Leek

    Nice work. I agree though that the proportions of the bison are a bit off. I was able to complete a quick outline of the model and then transposed it to your engraving. I use Procreate but,there are probably other tools to use as well. Starting with a good outline will make a big difference...
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    Turntable use ... i dont get it :(

    Interesting reading. I always thought that it was a macro vs micro centering issue but perhaps it was an angle issue. There is a good 4-5” from the top of the turntable to the work piece which could have changed the effective center. In either event when I recentered the turntable base as...
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    Turntable use ... i dont get it :(

    l have the same setup and find it impossible to center the turntable by itself. So I start off as you have in order to get a gross centering. then I place the vise on the turntable, turn up the magnification, and complete the same steps as before. I focus on one hole on the top of the vise...
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    Garage News: Sculpted buttplate progress

    I would say look no further. It is beautiful. I love the pantina/shading especially the flower under and right of the middle hummingbird. The dot punch really stands out and gives a perfect contrast. I even had to look back at the pictures of the action because I didn’t recall the dot punch...
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    Garage News: Sculpted buttplate progress

    Amazing work Lee. It looks like the top section is not completely sculpted but yet you have dot punched the background on the lower section. If I am seeing it correctly then did you punch the lower section just to kind of break up the process or is there a bigger reason? Dan
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    Updated P&V Design

    Hi Dave, I’ll do my best to manage these warm soggy days as long as you avoid the frost bite up there.
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    Help, please: 100 scrolls designs challenge

    my practice increased 10 fold when I moved to Procreate. Perhaps you already use it but figured I would throw it out. Dan
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    Updated P&V Design

    Thanks Cropduster. Nothing in the attached photo to be proud of except it is the first time to pick up the air graver in 3 years.... felt good.
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    Updated P&V Design

    Thanks John. I appreciate your help. Next posts will be cut metal. Dan
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    Hi Dave. Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well and you had a Merry Christmas. Dan

    Hi Dave. Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well and you had a Merry Christmas. Dan
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    Updated P&V Design

    Thanks Sam and Mdengravr. I already put my pencil away. Dan
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    Updated P&V Design

    Done. I thought that some may be interested to see the design after trying to incorporate John’s suggestions in the previous thread.
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    Printer for acetone transfer

    Hi Mitch. Can you provide details about your process? Dan
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Hi Mitch. Yes, I think I will. I’m now retired from my day job and recently started cutting some bulino after about three years of just drawing. Need to practice my pneumatic skills before cutting the rifle. But I will get there. Dan
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Hi Sam. I’m not sure how to respond to such a nice compliment, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet you and I appreciated your helpful suggestions. I doubt that I will make Vegas in 2020 but who knows what 2021 will bring. Dan
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Thanks so much for your guidance John. I must admit that there is much to consider when designing. A bit daunting at times, but still fun. Let me try some changes and see what I can come up with. Dan
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Thanks for the honest feedback John. And thanks for the compliment. So if I understand you correctly the scrolls are too tight or too busy. On all the pieces or just the butt plate? I superimposed the design on the bottom metal and wonder if you comment applies there too. Dan
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    P&V Eagle Design

    My best critic and biggest fan (my wife) thinks I should scrap the game scene idea and just do an animal like the Kudu I did a few years ago.
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Thanks Jonathan. I struggle with pretty much every game scene but get a lot of good advice from people on Engravers Cafe.
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    P&V Eagle Design

    Good, thanks, I wanted to pull the fawn away a bit to focus the threat. P&V is short for Perugini & Visini which is an Italian gun maker.

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