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  1. papart1

    Yard Crew

    or..........or he could be wondering, just what the hell is going on here?
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    Beginning Tools and set up

    Good deal, if there is anything needed in engraving, my buddy Steve can fix you up. The proper geometry of the finished graver will talk to you as your using it, for instance if one heel is very very slightly off from the other, you will be alerted as soon as you take off, practice practice...
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    cuttings

    Hi all........this is probably a stupid question, but this is how I learn. Lets say you have 18k cuttings and 24k cutting from whatever. Do you isolate each to resmelt,or combine all of it please?
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    Jim Zimmerman's guide precious metals

    appreciate the sharing, wonderful information, especially for the new people like me. Regards, Rob
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    Recent Engaved Remington Smoot Pistol

    Beautiful JJ..... nice photo's nice application, you have a way with the floral designs, their excellent. Rob
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    Beginning Tools and set up

    looks like your off with a bang, Steve Lindsay's 116 Universal with the fixture, is what I purchased in 2015, the system is geared toward 3/32 square gravers and a 1/2" thick stone height. When you get the geometery down with that , you can really do alot for a long time before any other...
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    Latest Rolex engraving

    sweet............beautifully executed
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    Bottle openers

    the top one looks kinda like jewelry on display, sorta miniture, these a 3-4k pair of Tony Lamas.
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    New Forum Member

    welcome Mr. Bluenote38, I'm up here in the rat hole (flint), keep trying and the best thing I found is to master, or at least try to master sharpening. Rob
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    What can I cut over on my rifle reciever ?

    1 part hydraulic fluid/2 parts red tranny fluid qorks good for me, also works excellent for despat protection on weldments
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    Bottle openers

    ah..............bottle openers?
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    2019 Grandmasters

    Mr Mike, I know you a little bit and seems to me between you and Sam A you both attached to the engraving craft like a Benedicton Monk. I congratulate both of you on you service, dedication, loyality, trueness to our art and way. Thank You both Robin M Thrash
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    Cafe interview with Ritchi Maier

    It's the best I have seen, true to life imaging using the scrim method of this level is rare. Please keep posting. Regards, Rob
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    Garage News: Borchardt underway

    beautiful work mister!!!!! Rob
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    "new" transfer method

    so this is "toner" fluid then? Rob
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    Announcement: NEW LED Diffused Ring Light. No more glare, distracting hotspots and streaks of light

    Would it possible to get purchase info also please? Regards Rob
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    Question about resharpening round blanks?

    Man......I thought I proof read that, "take the set out" should have been take the 8/32 socket head set screw out. I'll keep trying folks.
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    Question about resharpening round blanks?

    sorry............one little point, take the set out of the holder and file/grind/lap, flat, do away with the traditional cone shape, it make the burin shatter and stick.
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    Question about resharpening round blanks?

    I have used Cennenial carbide round .125's for a number of years, 3"long. Any defining facet, that has suitable suface area can accuratly be indexed to the lap every time. after you set the 1.25' PROTRUSION leave the set screw slightly, slightly loose put it on the lap and "snap" you will...
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    Engraving costs today?

    Please post a pic for the Masters to look at. Regards........especially if they are similar coverages. Regards Rob
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