Thanks for the reply's. I think we may be getting crossed up between a chip and a burr. The chip is what you pop out at the end of the cut. The burr is on both sides of the cut. When I finish my engraving I go over it with 2000 grit to remove the slight burrs on the sides of the cut. It...
Hi:. I want to engrave a 1911 sand blasted slide. After it's engraved, what do you do with the burr left from the engraving, just leave it? Thanks...gene
I'm not experienced enough for the correct feedback I'll get from a test cut in the slide. These pistols are hardened first, then machined to prevent warping. I will say that I'm a machinist and these guns are machined beautifully. What I did do was contact the importer and asked if I could...
Thanks for the reply. I know my gun was not on the list, I checked already. I am looking for someone who done the slide for a professional opinion. Thanks...Gene
Hi: Does anyone know if the stainless Tisas 1911 is a good pistol to engrave or is the Tisas stainless miserable and would not be a good choice. Thanks...Gene