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  1. Dave London

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    Amen Phil Not service customer oriented to say the least
  2. Dave London

    Any mistake can be fixed

    Yep I thought it was strange also for a custom anniversary rifle for a DU fundraiser. The graver tip broke on the D letter of unlimited made a huge gouge so welder welded the whole word and I filed an repolished the area. Recut and inlayed.It was custom bottom metal and another floor plate was...
  3. Dave London

    Any mistake can be fixed

    I know a excellent tig and laser welder, that have got me out of a few hum err slip ups. Find the boo boo
  4. Dave London

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    Interesting I have never seen a Rolex with text on the back, usually just plain. But I am far from a expert on the subject
  5. Dave London

    Tips for avoiding chatter

    High speed ,lighter touch,finer burr ie more cutting edges MTC And lube
  6. Dave London

    French gray ( grey ) finish.

    Alcoa aluminum was in New Kensington,PA. In the 1940,s to the 1970,s . Might still have a plant there. Across the river from my home town. Anodizing for Aluminum is available in many colors including grey. MTC Raw AL will oxidize if not coated with something.
  7. Dave London

    Colt single action

    Your idea sounds good to me, with a polished cylinder. Let us know how it turns out
  8. Dave London

    Signet ring die struck

    Thanks peteb
  9. Dave London

    Bank note portrait graver.

    Jerry As a side note Mr Madden told us the apprenticeship the bureau of engraving was 10 years. And I thought 6 to be a master plumber was long.
  10. Dave London

    Signet ring die struck

    Thank Archie and Sam
  11. Dave London

    Signet ring die struck

    Thanks all
  12. Dave London

    Signet ring die struck

    Thanks Silverchip, but I am look for the ring ,way to old to get in too making them.
  13. Dave London

    Signet ring die struck

    Any one know of a good source for die struck signet ring 14 kt yellow:thankyou[1]:
  14. Dave London

    Dragon crest seal engraving

    Very cool, and welcome back to the forum
  15. Dave London

    Bank note portrait graver.

    I took a class with Chris Madden and we used a square graver no heel if I remember correctly, old time tool steel sharped in class on oil stone
  16. Dave London

    Fixturing trick

    Sweet idea, I like the slide action. My rests fit in the large pin holes parallel to the jaws. Thanks Mitch
  17. Dave London

    Birthday Pie for Ron Smith.

    Happy birthday Ron
  18. Dave London

    Fixturing trick

    Thanks Mitch,
  19. Dave London

    Fixturing trick

    Cool concave engraving is a PITA, what is up with the screws in the vise jaws.
  20. Dave London

    Whaley Sliding Hammer

    Thanks interesting idea
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