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    How to color fill engravings after gold plating

    I've done quite a bit of this type work. The plating was applied over the well polished, hand engraved metal surface. Speedball Oil Based printers ink was then applied in the engraved areas. Please think about the graver texture in the bottom of your cuts, where you want the ink or paint to...
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    Thank you Brian.

    Thank you Brian.
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    finally

    Hello AL 12. You will have much better luck with transfers if the metal you are transferring to is not mirror polished. First get all the "bugs" out of the metal and polish it. Then slightly dull that polish with some warn-out 600 or 1200 paper. Next, Transfer your image. Use a burnish type...
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    Finding the Engraver

    You have a set of engravers initial's shown in the second picture you posted. Maybe Roger can figure them out for you.
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    Revolver cylinder holder help

    Wow!! that's impressive !
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    901 AT (short spring vs long)

    201,You'll never know 'till you try it. !! Just a couple of minuets to switch it out. Run it for awhile, maybe a day or two. Couple of minuets to switch it back if you don't like it. Best of luck on your engraving journey.
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    Practice plate

    Nicely done. if this is early work. Do it again and cut away the background on the next one. Also use it to get a start on your shading practice. Keep going. it's looking good, lets see more from you. John B.
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    Revolver cylinder holder help

    I use two large diameter vise pins with short brass points soldered on them at 90degrees. These fit and hold the cylinder in it's normal points of rotation, without any damage. And it allows the vise to tighten and clamp the the cylinder stationary, or to allow it to be rotated, as desired. Take...
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    Critique Request First Engravings!

    Best of luck with your engraving and please follow the good advise you have received. Hope to see more of your work.. John B.
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    Sorry John...I didn't mean to

    Some beautiful engraving work and outstanding shading. Wonderful scrollwork, borders and backgrounding. Not my thing, but If you are into skulls, these are about the best I've seen. Some real artistic talent displayed here!
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    Help, please: Signing up for FEGA Membership

    Van Angle will take good care of your membership. Welcome to FEGA! Good to have you aboard! John B.
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    Beautiful design and shading. Thank you for sharing it. John B.
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    Sculpture Engraving First Attempt

    Nicely done classic design. John B.
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    In memory of my Dog

    Gunsmith, So sorry for the loss of your buddy. They give us so much love. John B.
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    Tom Turpin

    That is very sad news, Sam. Like you, I considered Tom Turpin to be a good friend and a mentor to all engravers and other firearms workers. My condolences to Tom's family. May Tom rest in peace.
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    The Revolutionaries - Villa and Zapata

    Some Master Works!! Thank you Mr. Mike.
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    Critique Request Bulino family portrait

    Some wonderful work. Keep it coming !!
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    Ben Lane Jr.

    That is very sad news Mr. Mike But thank you for keeping us informed. May he rest in piece. My Condolences to his wife and family/
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    Help, please: Heels on different graver shapes

    Some things are a bit difficult to understand at first Take the flat graver. The heel follows and parallels the bottom, knife sharp front edge of the graver. It is usually ground with at least 15 degree angle of lift, extending back from the bottom, flat forward cutting edge. It can be ground...
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    First time doing gold lettering inlay.

    Congratulations!! Nice clean job!

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