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  1. SamW

    Help, please: Copper Inlaying techniques

    Old Gunsmith, I have been thinking I might try soldering the case and plug . I can turn the plug down a little so when tinned will just fit into the case. Also boring out the primer hole to allow putting in the shot and threading it for a plug screw.
  2. SamW

    Help, please: Copper Inlaying techniques

    I did not remove the lettering...it is a 7mm Rem Mag case. Any belted case should work. I did not solder the plug but I do put a thick washer between the case and hammer body to keep the case from sliding forward on impact. And I used #9 shot.
  3. SamW

    Help, please: Copper Inlaying techniques

    Here is my chasing hammer with attachments. The faces are changeable. The black one is hard rubber with felt tip for setting frets on a finger board. The brass casing on the right is half full of small lead shot to make it a dead blow hammer good for fret setting and with the other brass face...
  4. SamW

    Help, please: Copper Inlaying techniques

    I have never had any luck using teeth with copper. Use undercuts. I use a "dead blow" hammer that has lead shot in a casing so there is no bounce from the hammer. Make sure the nickel is solidly mounted so there is no bounce when you hit the copper.
  5. SamW

    Question: Help Identify Artist LG

    Hi Vaughn, Sam Welch here. Sorry to hear about Nancy. Your dad got me started engraving when I lived across the street from you folks in Albany. I don't know who would be LG from the "80s. Hopefully Roger Bleile will know/chime in. Best Regards, Sam
  6. SamW

    Looking for thoughts on making deeper cuts / carving

    It might help to see some photos of what work you are talking about.
  7. SamW

    Critique Request My Hand-Engraved Jewelry – M.Fatehi

    Excellent work...and photos!
  8. SamW

    COLT ENGRAVER WAYNE RENO INFO HELP

    I emailed the FEGA historian. Maybe he can help you...
  9. SamW

    Critique Request Please critique my work

    Lisa, this is how I draw your idea.
  10. SamW

    Rudolph Kornbrath Engraving

    And you matched his work beautifully!
  11. SamW

    Rudolph Kornbrath Engraving

    Don't know if I ever mentioned this Marty...that ended up looking very much like it was completed by Kornbrath.
  12. SamW

    Latest project - engraved knife blade

    That looks just great!!!
  13. SamW

    Engraving on Guns

    A word of caution...you may find gun engraving addictive! Has been for me for the past 50+ years.
  14. SamW

    For the Nimschke fans out there

    How nice if LDN could see that!!
  15. SamW

    my frist shotgun engraving

    Hope you do many more!
  16. SamW

    Do you see the face of the graver?

    I do see the face...I don't use a scope, just an Optivisor.
  17. SamW

    Anyone know engraver “HONZ”?

    So, what does the name Tom Korn relate to?
  18. SamW

    Lapel/hat pins for FEGA 2025

    VERY much appreciated Sam!! PS...we will miss you Marty!!
  19. SamW

    Engraving plate

    Thanks Roger. I always liked Jack's designs shown in his book. My son and I had the pleasure of visiting Jack at his engraving shop in Shreveport many years ago and had lunch with him at a nearby restaurant. I do remember asking the standard new engravers question about how to price one's...
  20. SamW

    Engraving plate

    A little more Digging...that was the R. W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport which is still there. It can be found via google.

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