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  1. J

    Question: background removal vs placing cut peices of metal?

    I am still having a problem understanding you, sorry ? Your coin picture looks like it has a raised silver inlay that is still lacking sculpture and detail. Am I misinterpreting your picture. ? If I'm correct, when this is finished it would give the impression of a figure raised above the known...
  2. J

    Question: background removal vs placing cut peices of metal?

    Are we talking about steel/iron pieces inlaid over steel ? Or gold over gold ? Or are we talking about inlaying dissimilar metals ie. gold over steel or gold over silver etc.? Dissimilar metals are usually added for contrast and similar metals for dimension and drama.
  3. J

    Some things never change...

    A clear case of the Beak's over reach for "sobriety" :)
  4. J

    Critique Request First piece of silver jewelry

    World of difference......so much improvement.
  5. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    I also use a potter's wheel when using H&C, as did Neil Hartliep many years ago.
  6. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    Paul, you can buy various length bar clamps to hold different barrel lengths from Harbor Freight for a few $$$. With some simple modifications and a vise they will hold round things between centers.
  7. J

    My first engraved watch dial))

    A wonderful gift for your Dad. Look forward to seeing it after it's inked.
  8. J

    Question: Lathe chuck as a vise

    When I was teaching the NRA Engraving classes at Lassen and Trinidad colleges there must have been about a dozen students who used a lathe chuck. Worked well for them doing flat work and some round work can be held between centers on a modified bar clamp. I use a modified bar clamp held in...
  9. J

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

    If you like the Acrobat, fine. But there are many other fine American made microscope stands. Try some before you buy!
  10. J

    polishing heels

    How and what are you cutting? Steel, brass, copper, silver ? H&C, push or power and what type of power?
  11. J

    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    That is some amazingly beautiful work, Chip. Thank you for showing it.
  12. J

    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

  13. J

    6 MONTHS ENGRAVING,... A GIFT TO A FRIEND...

    Sorry for your tragic loss. A very nice and thoughtful gift to your helpful friends.
  14. J

    cylinder

    Paps, It's hard to see with the reflections. Maybe try another photo, but first rub the cylinder with modeling clay or transfer wax and a very light dusting with powder to break up the reflection.
  15. J

    Just bragging on my nephew...again.

    Congrats to Nic. great to hear of young people show that much skill and dedication
  16. J

    Engraving ss

    To add to the misery, watch band links and parts a usually formed by machine stamping which also adds to their surface tension and hardness. And being thin, hard metal they tend to vibrate away from the impact of the graver and increase the graver point breakage. Not the most fun things to cut.
  17. J

    Practice dial for uocoming custom watch build.

    Now that's funny, Johnathan.
  18. J

    Question: Brownells Blue/Rust Remover

    I am not following you. "Blue Remover" will remove the blue. You can neutralize it with plenty of water or with water and baking soda. When the side is bare steel and dry and warm you can French Gray it using a phosphoric acid based ceramic tile cleaning solution. I have posted the system...
  19. J

    Deep engraving

    Hello Erik, I'm located in California too. May I suggest you add your general location (such as California) to your bio. It is helpful to giving you general advise on tool suppliers etc. For you project you might consider starting out with an Onglette size #1.#022-626 from GRS if you don't have...
  20. J

    Deep engraving

    I would start with one about 1mm. thick. And sharpen the face to 45 or 50 degrees, depending on the hardness of what you are cutting. Create a lift/clearance/belly of 15 degrees on the bottom and both sides extending from the point to the back of the graver. You can switch to a thicker onglette...

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