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  1. SamW

    A fun diversion

    A very fun story Marty! Worked out beautiful and very appropriate!
  2. SamW

    HD Motorcycle Cover

    Welcome back...looks really nice and very appropriate for a Harley! Would be nice to see a photo of it on the Harley.
  3. SamW

    A little scrollwork

    Thanks for the info Brian. I was wondering how you supported the base metal, especially with punch dot work which seems to me an easy way to dent thin base metal. I especially like that background. First time I have seen it done so nicely and with such small dots. Beautiful!
  4. SamW

    A little scrollwork

    Beautiful design superbly executed!
  5. SamW

    new wildlife thread

    Gordon, we all know it only costs more to go first class!
  6. SamW

    new wildlife thread

    You really want to play little fellow...
  7. SamW

    new wildlife thread

    Saw this one for the first time today...hunting season is on up valley so he must have been looking for more peaceful surroundings. Sleek little fellow. And nice symmetrical antlers.
  8. SamW

    Kudu bulino progress

    Looking mighty fine!
  9. SamW

    just a test,

    That is a very nice piece Jerry! An appropriate theme for the times also.
  10. SamW

    Seeking photography advise

    I am also not quite sure what you mean but assume you mean your photos don't match the engraving as to perspective or element locations. Photoshop elements has a correction for camera distortion. I have posted this before but here is my setup for quick working photos, made from a couple of...
  11. SamW

    inlays

    As John said. For raised inlay I usually cut the cavity and sculpt the design within the cavity which helps keep from getting bits of steel showing through the gold when inlayed and sculpted. I then do all the engraving around the area except any stipple detail, then inlay and do all shaping...
  12. SamW

    Kudu bulino progress

    I bounce around quite a bit...just seems more fun that way.
  13. SamW

    Critique Request Finished shading attempt

    Very nice! I like it.
  14. SamW

    New Service Available

    Well Reeks, I am glad you finally landed a job! Kidding aside, it sounds like a really helpful venture and I hope it goes splendidly.
  15. SamW

    FEGA -The Engraver - issue 127

    Right On Roger...and excellent articles all through the issue. Another great effort on the part of Andrew and everyone involved.
  16. SamW

    Help, please: Is this hand engraved?

    I agree with Marty.
  17. SamW

    new wildlife thread

    I took this one out the dining room window quite a few years ago...
  18. SamW

    new wildlife thread

    Another driveway trespasser...similar to the last one but darker in color and with a white patch.
  19. SamW

    Progress photo

    It is just simple stipple shading to give it texture and depth.
  20. SamW

    Progress photo

    Now ready for case hardening. Will revisit the gold detail after that.
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