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    New rules by UPS, FEDX, and USPS

    I have shipped guns in the past by USPS and UPS. I had no problems as long as they were going out for repair or finishing. I have sent to Doug Turnbull for finish work and then returned to me. I have also sent to Ruger for repairs with no problems. Now no shipping unless it is from FFL to...
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    engraving Colt SA

    Because the frames of SAA colts need to be annealed, I need suggestions as how to anneal them. Do I need to send it out, or is it something I can do myself?
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    engraving colts

    I have an 1851 Colt that came from the Colt factory in 1971. Sometimes referred to as 2nd generation. As I understand, these guns had the parts made in Italy and were shipped to Colt where they were assembled and finished. The frame appears to be real case hardened. Later models made in the...
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    1851 colts sold by colt

    I made a mistake in my post giving the wrong year. I should have said 1851 not 1885. My question is, do the 1851 Colts sold by Colt from the 70's into the 90's need to have their frames annealed before engraving. I was under the impression that the ones sold by Colt were made in Italy but were...
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    suggestions for my daughter

    My daughter, who is not a firearms owner or has any interest of being one, wants to have a gun that I have engraved. Something she can keep. I am thinking my best option for her is an 1851 colt reproduction. It doesn't follow the strict rules of the federal gov. It is easier to own. My...
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    Pulsgraver

    I would like to see people's opinion of the Pulsegraver. I see that there are two for sale in the classifieds.
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    Ivory substitute

    Does anyone have a suggestion for a good ivory substitute?
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    Death of an opossum

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    Printing on Parchment

    If you are printing on baking parchment for transfers and having trouble with paper jams and smeared transfers, here are some suggestions. 1. Always roll the paper backwards so that it lays flat. 2. Sand the leading edge where the tape is placed on the parchment. I use 320. This removes...
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    argentium and sterling silver

    I have both argentum silver, .940 and sterling silver, .925. My question is will there be a difference in appearance if both are used in the same project. When polished will one be brighter? Will one be darker than the other? Will they be indistinguishable?
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    Firearm finishing

    Recently there has been discussion about French grey techniques. There is a Book that at one time was very difficult to get and has many recipes to use to finish firearms. FIREARM BLUING AND BROWNING by R. H. Angier and Ned Schwing. It was published in 1936. I don't know if there is...
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    gold barrel bands

    Two questions when putting gold bands around a barrel of a rifle. 1. What gauge gold should be used when putting two bands one smaller than the other? When the bands are near the action should go completely around the barrel or just what will show and no gold under the stock?
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    coin carvers

    Just heard yesterday that one pound bags of buffalo nickels are going on sale. I think by the mint.
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    Red flags

    I have noticed that web sites that have anything to do with guns or reloading are getting red flags as unsafe content. It is even showing up on this forum. Probably triggered by words like gun or rifle. Are others getting the same thing? Is Big Brother watching and deciding what is unsafe or...
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    drawing scroll backbones

    Just a suggestion that may be helpful to beginners. Drawing scrolls, like most artwork is a fine motor skill that requires that the hand and brain work together much like handwriting. Having taught penmanship and some calligraphy to younger students and watch them try very hard in a very...
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    Work holding

    Polymorph Plastic is an alternative to Thermo-Loc. Polymorph can be purchased on Amazon as well as other sources. It comes in a bag of plastic beads that will soften and come together when placed in water of 140 degrees. It then can be molded into any shape and when cools it will become a...
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    PulseGraver

    Is anyone out there using the new PulseGraver? I haven't seen any mention of it on the Forum. I'm sure someone must have tried it. If it is a good dependable machine it would be good for a beginner as it doesn't need a compressor.
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    polish before engraving

    I know the level of polish you put on a firearm before engraving can be a matter of taste. The other day I suggested a finish of 320 grit for final finish. The reason I suggested this is because I was under the impression that the manufactures use 320 grit for final polish. I know that this...
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    miniature Colt SAA

    Miniature firearms can be very pricy if it is made by a gunsmith in the US. I understand that they are also made by Uberti or Pedersoli and are priced under $1000. Is this true? How would a person go about getting one?
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    fixative

    Use a heat gun to hold the image on the metal. Try it. Using the usual transfer method of laser printed image on regular paper and wiping it acetone on your practice plate for the transfer. Then heat it with a heat gun. After it has cooled wipe your finger over the image. it will not smear...

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