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  1. papart1

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    With the help and tips from all, including Mr. Sam, I believe I will side step a bunch of needless work and get to the sweet spot. I am going to step into this part of my engraving journey soon.
  2. papart1

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    Mike........that process you eluded to is the trick I believe. Just jumps out.
  3. papart1

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    coming along nicely Mr. Mike
  4. papart1

    Question: Scrimshaw question

    O.K...........I love this. I've read and thought I understood that after each color added, the thing to use was 4-0 steel wool? Now my buddy TOS gave the tip about wax..............does the steel wool still apply? #1 coat piece with wax after desired prep: add color etc. steel wool now...
  5. papart1

    Some thing different

    Thanks for the responses............have some more research to do. Rob
  6. papart1

    Some thing different

    Is there any of my Brothers and Sisters ever tried hand push with NO heel? I've been doing it today, and it seems easier to control.........IMO Rob
  7. papart1

    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Times...........they are a changing Mitch
  8. papart1

    Critique Request Knife I did.

    LeLand the reference to "coincutter" means?
  9. papart1

    Poll: Do I want my engraving bench in my man-cave office? Or in the backyard shop with my welding & blacksmith gear?

    you'll have welding; forges; open flame etc; torch,s unless your particular cave is far in the woods, barn etc.
  10. papart1

    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    same one......they are the best I think
  11. papart1

    Poll: Do I want my engraving bench in my man-cave office? Or in the backyard shop with my welding & blacksmith gear?

    I think it would be nice...........plan on spending massively on fire protection system/s
  12. papart1

    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Carbide scribe?
  13. papart1

    transfer

    LeLand is the varnish method the only you use?
  14. papart1

    transfer

    ME to LeLand. I also found the dykem to be easier to apply a pretty thin coat
  15. papart1

    transfer

    I would like to make a correction on the brand i m using....it is FIXXONS
  16. papart1

    Bronze washer

    pretty nice layout too
  17. papart1

    Long time away and I have a Question

    very nice
  18. papart1

    transfer

    I have tried almost all available films. The best yet for me that is, is the Fixion and Dykem white. The Fixion looks and feels like all the rest, I just feel when the film hits the steel/s.s/copper, it transfers better. I also use less pressure during burnishing too. Rob
  19. papart1

    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    so in your opinion, the only difference between scrim and bulino is the wiping of ink on the scrim please?
  20. papart1

    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Thanks, some put very tiny lines in white spots, that's the reason I ask. Your knife looks exceptionally beautiful,, Rob

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