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  1. sam

    Frank Hendricks

    Someone introduced me to Frank while I was pumping gas at a gas station in Texas. I don't remember who made the introduction, but it was after a show and we were all getting gas at the same place at the same time. Our meeting was brief but I will certainly never forget it :)
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    Hand engraved watch

    Looks nice, Vin
  3. sam

    GRS and Lindsay QC compatibility

    GRS sharpening systems are wonderful and one fixture can pretty much do anything you need as far as graver sharpening. They can be used on a stationary bench stone or on a powerhone.
  4. sam

    Updated P&V Design

    Good clean cuts, Dan. Will you be at FEGA?
  5. sam

    Help, please: Classes in Germany

    Not sure about Germany, but there's Alexandre School and Alain Lovenberg in Belgium and they both teach.
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    FEGA 2020 are you going?

    Concrete convention?! I'm cancelling FEGA and going there! I'll bet they're a bunch of party animals!
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    FEGA 2020 are you going?

    I'll be with GRS. Please stop by and say hello! Who else is going?
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    Question: How do you price the layout for an engraving job?

    I give a flat price for a completed job. If I'm faster with the design part then I make more per hour. If I've quoted a price and it takes me a lot longer for whatever reason, then I make less per hour. I don't know many, if any, customers that are comfortable with not knowing exactly how much...
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    cast iron lap

    The crackly surface of the cast iron (see microscopic view) carries the diamond particles. Yes it's very soft, so you have to be gentle with it. You're only polishing so a lot of downward pressure isn't needed. Just sweep the graver across the rotating lap and it'll polish like a piece of glass.
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    GRS Microblock uneven friction

    Artsupport is an excellent company and I'm sure they can help you sort it out. If not, email GRS and they'll assist you. I don't use the Microblock, but I don't think this is not normal.
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    Question: Best bench stone for polishing hss gravers?

    The highest polish would probably be the ruby stone, which will also work on carbide gravers. Ceramic stones are excellent as well, but I believe the ruby stone will produce a mirror polish that exceeds what ceramic can do. If you have a power hone, then I would suggest getting a cast iron lap...
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    Question: Scratch

    I don't recall ever seeing plated stainless steel. If its stainless then you can stone, burnish, and repolish, and it's a slow process. If it's chrome plated, then you're screwed. There's no simple way to fix an error on a plated surface without having to have it replated, which is something...
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    Engraving Hammer Styles

    McKenzie used a straight, non-bulbous handle on his chasing hammer. I have used both and prefer the bulbous version. On mine I installed a small brass pin on the handle for orientation so I don't have to look at which way my hammer head is pointing. I can feel it with my thumb. As for the...
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    GRS Microblock uneven friction

    Where did you buy your GRS Microblock?
  15. sam

    Sanctuary counties/cities

    Really sorry Big-un, but political discussions have never been allowed here. Closing this thread to comments.
  16. sam

    Printer for acetone transfer

    Canon printers that use the 120 toner cartridge should all produce sharp transfers with acetone.
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    Announcement: GRS 2020 Class enrollment starts today

    Advanced class registration starts today @ 8AM CST.
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    Announcement: GRS 2020 Class enrollment starts today

    Registration can be done online as well. Some classes sold out in seconds!
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    Announcement: GRS 2020 Class enrollment starts today

    GRS ENGRAVING CLASS SIGNUPS start today. Enroll online @ 8am CST. Basic classes Dec 3. Intermediate classes Dec 4. Advanced classes Dec 5. GRSTC.com
  20. sam

    New to the Cafe

    I became a slave to the microscope in 1982 and I'm not saying that's a good thing. SamW does amazing work with his headset magnifier and so does Winston Churchill and a slew of European engravers. Me, I can't work without the dang thing.

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