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  1. Dave London

    working while staying at home

    Papart1 Yes it is mine, a EDC Thanks Marty will do Gordon get well soon, man I hate concave areas
  2. Dave London

    Basic equipment thread

    OK just the basics hammer and chisel minimum one year, airgravers one month or more. Plus drawing . This is 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Just my experience YMMV . After retiring I spent 6 months 8 hrs a day In the shop ,putting chips on the floor, thought I had a good start LOL
  3. Dave London

    working while staying at home

    Well got the left side and cylinder done
  4. Dave London

    So I just ordered Steve Lindsay's Bench Jewel graver.

    Look like a good deal John,don’t forget the moisture filter/trap. Enjoy the journey
  5. Dave London

    help! guidance needed.

    As far as actual engraving putting chip on the floor, it takes a lot of practice boring practice, did I say boring. Scribe lines on a practice plate and when you can cut straight lines equal in depth and width, start curves the same practice. Have to walk before you run, also when you start on...
  6. Dave London

    120 chips MUCH SHARPER than 90s

    Well I have cut myself so many times ,over the many years working not just engraving now I usually don’t feel it . Just find red lay out dye on my work LOL.
  7. Dave London

    So I just ordered Steve Lindsay's Bench Jewel graver.

    You need a oil coalescing filter if your compressor is oil lubed, also a moisture filter/trap, if you are in very humid area maybe more than one moisture filter. Also drain your compressor , so what will happen your tool will not work right and may be damaged. So again clean dry air, is...
  8. Dave London

    working while staying at home

    Ok Marty Not the best photo or you class of work but I am having fun
  9. Dave London

    So I just ordered Steve Lindsay's Bench Jewel graver.

    My classic and classic palm control, are over 10 years old and run with no problems. Enjoy the journey this craft is a marathon not a sprint Also clean dry air is mandatory, again clean dry air,no water,no oil.
  10. Dave London

    Question: Andu Engraver

    Save your money and buy the real deal, quality over price. I have a Lindsay Airgraver since they hit the market. 12 years or so never had a problem. MTC
  11. Dave London

    Shaping Gravers for special use?

    Too temper I put them in a toaster oven, 350- 400 degrees for a hour and let cool in the oven. How ever you have to hide from the wife if she finds out
  12. Dave London

    Shaping Gravers for special use?

    Why don’t you buy a bent line graver and re grind it to what you need. Just a thought MTC Or get some 3/32 key stock to make your own , if you would like some send me a pm and I will send a 6 inch piece to you W2 if the memory serves
  13. Dave London

    Fracassi in the news

    I agree John
  14. Dave London

    Scissors?

    Dittos Sam
  15. Dave London

    Chisel Stainless holder

    Index so as to keep the same angle every time for consistent sharpening. Which is extremely important Welcome to the forum enjoy the journey
  16. Dave London

    Question about coloring

    Thanks ive seen some nice products but im from the netherlands so it will cost even more to get the products here. My budget also isnt the heighest since im 17. Well the you have long time to acquire good tools and skills. This is Journey not a race.take your time save money practice drawing. i...
  17. Dave London

    Dammar Varnish

    I sometimes use the shellac flakes just use a soft heat source, just like hot glue
  18. Dave London

    Question about coloring

    Check out reactive metals on line catalog they have everything you need .
  19. Dave London

    Dammar Varnish

    All petroleum products have a risk factor, the very small amount used and the quick flash off . Dont eat it , use in a well ventilated area. As always YMMV
  20. Dave London

    Dammar Varnish

    I use lighter fluid aka naphtha , 10% dammar varnish .MTC YMMV

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