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  1. sam

    Grandmasters 2019

    All of the students were in beast mode and had to be dragged out of the classrooms at 8:30PM! A truly dedicated bunch that were a pleasure to instruct. Here are a few shots from Mike's and my class.
  2. sam

    Computer layout

    Coreldraw and Illustrator do the same thing. Either is more than adequate for what engravers might need. I used Coreldraw until I went to Mac 13 years ago and switched to illustrator. I don't recall either one being more difficult to learn than the other. They are both vast and powerful...
  3. sam

    Returning from semi-retirement

    Well, I emailed you to check on you and got no reply, and I've asked a lot of people about you and no one knew anything. I'm glad to see you haven't been abducted by aliens or something. Welcome back :)
  4. sam

    Grandmasters 2019

    It was a huge honor to teach a Grandmasters course at GRS the last 2 weeks. In 21 years of teaching this is the most complex and difficult project I've taught, and my students were up for the challenge. Flush inlaid 24k gold borders and raised 24k gold overlays, plus relief engraving...
  5. sam

    Garage news: mini hagn underway

    fabulous Lee!!
  6. sam

    GRS Acrobat Microscope Stand ---or--- Ebay Chinese knockoff????????

    I've seen them and tried them. JUNK
  7. sam

    screw cancer

    Did you read the rules about foul language? If not, please do so. I edited your post as opposed to banning you.
  8. sam

    Guilloché, "classic" and English Fine Scroll engraved by Artesà machine.

    Good to see you Leonardo!
  9. sam

    Announcement: Steven P. Fjestad

    RIP Steve. Condolences to his family :(
  10. sam

    Question: removing background from silver vs steel?

    It was a loupe GRS used to carry is no longer available. It’s made from sheet silver and not cast.
  11. sam

    Louisiana Flooding

    All good here. No flooding. That was New Orleans. Thanks for your concern.
  12. sam

    Critique Request First piece of silver jewelry

    Your left scroll is floating in space and should grow from the edge of the piece. If you don't want it to grow from the edge, then a C-scroll is the solution as it grows from within itself. Scroll have to grow from somewhere.
  13. sam

    Question: Engravers Cafe vs Engraving Bench - Hand Engraving Tips & Techniques

    That's a good question. I've spent a small fortune in time and cash with this forum over the course of 13 years, and Pledge Memberships and advertisers have certainly helped defray some of the costs.
  14. sam

    black paint?

    It’s available as a non spray. That’s what i use.
  15. sam

    polishing heels

    Using a cast iron lap and diamond powder (.5 micron), will give you perfectly mirror polished heels and faces. GRS sells both.
  16. sam

    My sex-change operation

    Well done Mitch.
  17. sam

    hacked

    thanks for the heads up. Chinese spammers hit us again.
  18. sam

    Just bragging on my nephew...again.

    that's awesome Mitch!
  19. sam

    Lynton McKenzie DVD's on ebay

    Yes they are the same.
  20. sam

    My scrolls on display at the Cody Museum

    I’m honored that my scroll designs are being used in a display at the Cody Firearms Museum - Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

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