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  1. dbeck

    Colt Roadster

    Oh that is so nice!
  2. dbeck

    Finishing question

    This is just beautiful Sam. I have been staring at this picture all day! Im sure it takes the right plater to do something this fine. So any inlay would have to be done afterwards. Cut through the nickle? For me just at the very beginning of all of this, the best part is thinking about the steps...
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    Finishing question

    Exactly!!! That is beautiful. How is this done?
  4. dbeck

    Finishing question

    I will look into this coin finishing process. Thank you. I also read the finishing posts. great info.
  5. dbeck

    Finishing question

    Is there a way to finish steel that does not darken as much as bluing? Other than obvious constant care and rubbing with gun oil or something is there a way to protect bright 'raw' looking steel without getting to dark or using stainless?
  6. dbeck

    Scraper pictures?

    thank you
  7. dbeck

    Scraper pictures?

    Thank you Sam!
  8. dbeck

    Scraper pictures?

    I looked but could not find anything. Any ideas where?
  9. dbeck

    Scraper pictures?

    Does anyone have any pictures of some of the scraping tools you use or have made? Any tips or tricks for making them or profiles? Thanks in advance
  10. dbeck

    Blackening engravings

    I use black shoe polish because it is so hot here in the valley the Rustoleum was drying way to fast and I was getting blotches. I found the show polish was nice and waxy. Smells good too. lol
  11. dbeck

    Beginner looking for a class.

    im in the north phx. by the deer valley airport.
  12. dbeck

    Beginner looking for a class.

    Brian is not teaching any more. Great guy and super nice to talk to but not teaching.
  13. dbeck

    Beginner looking for a class.

    I am right there with you. I think we even likely contacted the same retired person for a class. The Mesa art center had an engraving course but I have not heard much about it. Hammer and chisel I think. Depending on where you are at I would be more than happy to show you what I know or have but...
  14. dbeck

    used microscope?

    Great info everyone. Thank you.
  15. dbeck

    Hello everyone

    I had to look that up but yes it looked like the eye. But it was the unfinished O. lol. Here is is finished up. Lots of firsts for me here.
  16. dbeck

    used microscope?

    Awesome! Thank you Sam.
  17. dbeck

    used microscope?

    I am on the bottom basement budget and could pick this up for 300 bucks. Is that to much?
  18. dbeck

    used microscope?

    Does anyone recognize this? I have a chance to puck up very very reasonably but do not know if this will work and the guy does not have model or manufacturer (and its a bit of a drive). Its variable up to X40 magnification. Has camera and a light around lens. Im not really interested in the...
  19. dbeck

    Question about heat treating

    Thank you Ill check it out.

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