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  1. DakotaDocMartin

    Interesting: Argentium vs Continuum vs Sterlium Tarnish

    Here's something of interest about how the various non-tarnishing silvers fare over time. Argentium vs Continuum vs Sterlium Tarnish
  2. DakotaDocMartin

    Lee Marshall died

    I got this email today: It is with the greatest regret that Knew Concepts announces the passing of Lee Marshall, the inventor of the Knew Concepts saws, as well as the originator of the Bonny Doon line of hydraulic presses and tooling. He passed at home, surrounded by family, after a...
  3. DakotaDocMartin

    Elvis Presley Revolvers up for sale at RIA

    https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/3/29/hunka-hunka-burnin-iron-elvis-presleys-revolvers-up-for-auction/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=insider&utm_campaign=0417 :biggrin::thumbsup::shock: https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/70/?keywords=elvis
  4. DakotaDocMartin

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    "They Use An Expensive And Difficult To Machine Steel Because It Looks Better Many watch lovers are familiar with the fact that Rolex uses a type of steel that no one else uses. Stainless steel is not all the same. Steel comes in various types and grades... and most steel watches are made from...
  5. DakotaDocMartin

    Lynton McKenzie collector belt buckle from 1985

    Here are two high-res photos I took with my iPhone 6 and the Nimbus Cloud Dome. I figured I'd share them here on the forum. :biggrin:
  6. DakotaDocMartin

    Dr. Henry M. Wheeler's Past Master's Jewel

    I recently came into the possession of Dr. Henry M. Wheeler's Acacia Lodge No.4 Past Master's jewel. Doc Wheeler is famous for helping to thwart the robbery of the 1st National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota on September 7, 1876. He shot and killed gang member Clell Miller from across the...
  7. DakotaDocMartin

    Desk top photography using a Nimbus Cloud Dome and an iPhone 6 camera

    Here's something that's cool! :cool: I bought a Nimbus Cloud Dome for small sized desktop product photography using an iPhone 6 camera. I snapped a photo of my 33rd Degree Scottish Rite belt buckle as it was something I had handy. I used my two desk lamps for light and the desk top itself...
  8. DakotaDocMartin

    Announcement: Pledge Membership

    Read this and pay up, that's how. :) http://www.engraverscafe.com/showthread.php?9224-Pledge-Membership&p=91355#post91355
  9. DakotaDocMartin

    Announcement: Roger Henrichs passed away today

    I received an email from Roger Henrich's son in law informing me that Roger passed away at 1:15 pm today, October 31, 2015. Roger was keeping it a secret from mostly everyone but he had been battling lung cancer all summer. He went through the chemo and radiation therapy and he was looking...
  10. DakotaDocMartin

    Announcement: Senate Bill Would Protect Legal Ivory Owners and African Elephants

    Senate Bill Would Protect Legal Ivory Owners and African Elephants Ends USFWS Unilateral Ivory Ban and Focuses on African Elephant Poachers Senators Daines (R-MT) and Alexander (R-TN) introduced S 1769, the African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015. Companion...
  11. DakotaDocMartin

    Photo Gallery: 14 Amazing Engraved Guns of Gun Digest 2015

    Photo Gallery: 14 Amazing Engraved Guns of Gun Digest 2015 :thumbsup::clapping::tiphat::banana::bow:
  12. DakotaDocMartin

    Help, please: Air supply for Paasche Airbrush and Air Eraser?

    I have a small 1 gallon air compressor that I use for an air nailer and and air stapler. I'm thinking about buying a remotely mounted regulator with a water trap. I think that should work to run a Paasche VL Air Brush and AEC Air Eraser. What do you think? :thinking:
  13. DakotaDocMartin

    The Dunning–Kruger effect

    It's not engraving but can be applied to engraving and just about everything else. Interesting thoughts. :eek: Dunning–Kruger effect
  14. DakotaDocMartin

    Announcement: Pledge Membership

    Just do it! Time again to remind those people who like to glean free information from this website and advertise their wares yet don't reach deeply into their pockets to fund it... NOW is the time to do it! No excuses... JUST DO IT! :eek:
  15. DakotaDocMartin

    May the force of the Cafe be with you all

    I figured this was funny enough that I copied this from another thread. It may get seen more this way. :) :thumbsup::graver:
  16. DakotaDocMartin

    How I mounted a fluorescent ring light on my Meiji EMZ-5

    I wanted to mount my fluorescent ring light on my Meiji microscope and didn't want to scratch the barlow lens housing. So, I gave it a bit of thought and came up with this idea. I found a rubber grommet with an inner diameter of 1 3/4" that goes on the barlow lens and the three thumb screws...
  17. DakotaDocMartin

    Weldon Lister Colt SAA Intaglio Print #1 17/50 - How I had it framed and matted

    I took my time to come up with a framing and matting job that I liked and (at least in my opinion) does Weldon's print justice. I decided on a sort of "Colt blue" with a metallic gold under mat. The frame moulding is a reproduction of some in George Vanderbilt's Biltmore mansion. Anyway... I...
  18. DakotaDocMartin

    FYI: How do you pronounce the Japanese word "Meiji"?

    Here is a short clip I edited from a Japanese candy commercial from a company with the same name. It's pronounced in three syllables: "May-ee-gee" :confused::biggrin: Click Here: http://gra.midco.net/martin/engraving/meiji.mp4
  19. DakotaDocMartin

    Jerry Rig Holding Fixture

    I bought one of the Jerry Rig holding fixtures several years ago for wood carving. I just recently dug it out and am going to use it for checkering some revolver grips. I was thinking that some of the people here on the forum may have a use for one. I have the JR-100 Universal Work Positioner...
  20. DakotaDocMartin

    Announcement: Important "Ivory" Bill Introduced

    Please Contact Your U.S. Rep. and Ask Him or Her to Cosponsor and Support H.R. 697 U.S. Representative Don Young (R-Alaska-At Large) recently introduced H.R. 697, a bill that would prevent the Obama Administration from banning the U.S. sale and trade of legally owned ivory, as well as ensure...

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