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  1. Dave London

    Darkening backgrounds

    I use John B ink and bare Fingers and hand ,seem to me I have better control of the contrasts . as a retired plumber ink is kind o nice for a change.YMMV
  2. Dave London

    Darkening backgrounds

    Your fingers and the heel of your hand MTC
  3. Dave London

    SP101 Engravability

    For the slide clamped in my vise with lead plates, the frame home made jig
  4. Dave London

    Critique Request Thankful for any help I can get

    First remove the barrel and magazine tube, I will now yield to the artists here. Good Luck
  5. Dave London

    SP101 Engravability

    I did a AMT 22 magnum ,no problems
  6. Dave London

    advice for a block head needed

    I am pretty sure the yoke in screwes
  7. Dave London

    Background dots

    I get beading tools from Gesswein in 100 packs, depending on the steel I have use one tool on a complete job other time broke a bunch LOL. Good luck just like gravers they are consumable tools
  8. Dave London

    Looking for engraver for medieval breastplate

    Finally found him Saign Charlestein on internet search for Saign Charlestein tools bring your wallet LOL
  9. Dave London

    Looking for engraver for medieval breastplate

    There is a guy in Seattle who does this kind of work, but his name escapes me Might try Internet search Maybe Chastine Charles SP?he also makes armor for movies
  10. Dave London

    Help, please: Transfer wax alternative

    I second Sam’s advise bow string wax works fine MTC
  11. Dave London

    Lighting on Microscopes

    Dab transfer wax with finger on the object that will cut down glare MTC
  12. Dave London

    Gravers

    Lindsay carbart is what I use vert tough and long lasting MTC YMMV
  13. Dave London

    Engraving on triangular wire

    Hot glue the wire to the dowel,or glue to a flat surface mount in vise before wrapping the wire around the dowel.
  14. Dave London

    Question: Cleaning wire after annealing

    Rob my John B set up
  15. Dave London

    Question: Cleaning wire after annealing

    I always quench in alcohol never get any scale but be very careful MTC YMMV i also use John B’s diving board system to heat the metal
  16. Dave London

    Tisas stainless

    Make a test cut under the slide, but beware of spot hardened areas around the safety and slide release slot. Let use know how it goes.
  17. Dave London

    engraving Damascus pattern

    Thanks Santos cool set up and beautiful pistol
  18. Dave London

    Remington Model 4

    Might try Reed ammo , they make some old cartridges
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