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  1. J

    Pictorio transfer

    Obviously I'm in no position to say which is the best printer for your use. I would suggest you take some sheets of the film you intend to use to the place you intend to buy from and ask them to print you a test page, text or picture, in "Best Print", "Black ink only". Then use the samples for...
  2. J

    Pictorio transfer

    Clean the metal with acetone to remove finger oil etc, and dry it. Go into the the Ink Jet printer "settings" and order "Best Quality," Black Ink only." Print on the rough side of the film Apply Prismacolor Colorless Pen fluid or Print Magic to the area where you want the transfer to go to...
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    Multicolor inlay (first try)

    Sorry you had a failure, Mike. Copper sheet inlay is difficult and needs closely spaced and sharp teeth to hold. And as Sam said, copper needs a sharp hit to bite the burs and flow into the undercut. You have the teeth too far apart, to much un-toothed metal between them! And in my experience...
  4. J

    Just finished

    Hats off to King Sam! Way to go!
  5. J

    What’s the name for this pattern?

    Thank you Roger, good to know. That is good enough for me
  6. J

    What’s the name for this pattern?

    I've always just called it "diamond and dot." But maybe Roger can tell us the correct name if it has one.
  7. J

    Multicolor inlay (first try)

    I would suggest that you open the blade and tape it well for safety. Then insert some thin wood, like tongue depressors. in the blade space to give the knife scales solid support while undercutting or installing the inlay. This will help to take any bounce out of the area and make the work more...
  8. J

    In God we tusk!

    Remarkable! Thank you.
  9. J

    Question: Andu Engraver

    Some people use the price of power engraving tools as their excuse for not beginning engraving! Who say's you need a mechanical engraving machine to start and learn to engrave? Much of the best engraving in the world is done with hammer and chisel or push gravers. And these tools are easily...
  10. J

    One year to Master?

    Papart 1, Very sorry to hear of your problem and will keep a good thought for you. Keep up the sketching and cutting and maybe the shaking will come under your control. Best wishes. John B.
  11. J

    Armor

    Nice job. Hope you enjoyed doing it.
  12. J

    Modern Hi End Shotguns and their engravings. Some observations...

    Hard to answer your question without seeing a picture of what you are talking about. Some engravings for 1K are too expensive and others at 10K are priced too low.
  13. J

    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    Thank you for posting these photographs Mr.Quecke. Sorry I missed meeting you Some beautiful engraving! As Sam said, and outstanding eagle. But my favorite are the horses. You really caught their spirit. Just outstanding!
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    Matt, I know what you mean. My Prince would outthink me many times. He kept me on my toes!
  15. J

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    Nice work . And love your Weimaraner. Looks like my late Prince.
  16. J

    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    Glad you got a warm welcome at FEGA. Congratulations on being an Emerging Artist winner. If you have time, please post photos of your Vegas show work here on the Cafe. Best regards and wishing you many more FEGA displays.
  17. J

    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    Glad you had a good show, Marty. Fega RULES.
  18. J

    Silver scroll pendant

    Lots to like !
  19. J

    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    You will be missed by your many friends JJ. But duty and support of loved-ones come first.
  20. J

    Las Vegas…let the countdown begin

    Thank you Marty.

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