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    Deep engraving

    For deep single line engraving use an onglette. Start with a fairly light cut and re-cut until the desired depth is reached. Raise the back of the graver for tight turns to help avoid heel drag.
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    Deep engraving

    What type of deep engraving are you attempting.? Single line work or deep relief?
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    24K 1/2 Hard yellow gold wire,

    That should be good if you plan on drawing it down to the size you plan on inlaying. Just coil it after drawing it down to size, lay it on a steel practice plate held up in your vise, heat from the bottom of the plate and kick off into a pan of water for a dead soft finish.
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    Any script engravers on this forum?

    "Engraving on Precious Metal" by A. Brittain, S. Wolpert & P. Morton has many examples of threaded script. See chapter 7, page 113 for an example. " Art Monograms and Lettering" by J.M & V. C. Bergling also has many examples of threaded lettering. Some good examples are Plain Ribbon...
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    Question: Engravers Cafe vs Engraving Bench - Hand Engraving Tips & Techniques

    And I think that's a sad thing Mitch. Another loss of community. Thank you for keeping the faith and staying with the Cafe. Always good to see your posts
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    Any script engravers on this forum?

    He may have been talking about " threaded" script rather than the "flair cut" variety.
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    Well done, Chip. Good work and a great gift. I'm sure your wife will wear it with pride. When you get a chance you might enjoy studying " Art Monograms & Lettering" by J. M. & V.C Bergling. Gem City Press, ISBN-0-910222-02-9. You will enjoy seeing their shading of " Graceful Leaf Alphabet"...
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    Where to buy gold wire ?

    Try Hoover & Strong, Richmond, VA for your gold wire.
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    Question: dots for transfering images?

    patek philippe wrote "he has pictures of the whole process, but I just find it weird using dots for outlines of an image because you must have to spend a long time doing that to get the dots lined up perfect. " In your photograph the dots look like small mounds. This will happen if they are...
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    Question: dots for transfering images?

    What beautiful and masterful engraving. In your picture the dots appear to be quite bold and permanent. As if they were done by the "Prick Through Method." That is where a paper image is taped or held to the surface and a sharp point is pushed through the outline in a close sequence. I have...
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    Question: dots for transfering images?

    patek philippe wrote I am wondering if any of you know why someone would use dots for transfer of an image instead of the normal laser printer or printer transfer method? Dots are a good tool for initial, easily modified and improved presentation. I often use a light dot system for the...
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    nickel

    The nickel is not melted, a very thin layer is deposited on the surface using an electro plating process. There is also another process called elecrtroless nickle. Cutting through electro plating is not advisable. You can get edge flaking or pealing. Assuming the piece is carbon steel, you...
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    nickel

    nickel chips real bad when one attempts to engrave on it yes? Are you talking about nickel plating? Or do you mean nickel silver material?
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    Mother's Day 2019

    Wishing all the mothers and ladies of the Cafe a happy, healthy Mother's Day.
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    I wrote you a reply about the laser and other transfers. Did you get it?? or did my computer eat...

    I wrote you a reply about the laser and other transfers. Did you get it?? or did my computer eat it. It did not show up on my "Sent" record. John B.
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    Browning Superposed O/U

    Absolutely outstanding.
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    My first post.

    You have a fine mentor in Gordon A. Take his advise and help and you will progress quickly.
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    Help, please: hand push engraving

    Thank you Mike. A pleasure to see more of your portrait artistry and and reading of Stonewall's history.
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    Garage news: Powley prayer box and scorpions

    That prayer box.........speechless !
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    Metal Preparation and Finishing Seminar

    Steven, that sounds like a wonderful opportunity to learn from a Master.

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