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    Microscope question

    Hello everyone. Will an AmScope fit on a Acrobat Versa stand? If so does anyone have a picture or know which stand is needed? Thanks.
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    Workholding idea for 12x12 plate?

    Does anyone have any ideas for holding a 12X12 3/16 maybe (1/8th) piece of steel plate? I would need to use the microscope and cover most of the plate so I am thinking about positioning. Any ideas or pictures of solutions for similar solutions? Thanks in advance and have a great day. Derek
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    Question about resharpening round blanks?

    What is the best way to resharpen round graver blanks? I have some round carbide and the first time is no problem but indexing for the next is hard to do. Grind a flat on shank is my only thought?
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    Finishing question

    Is there a way to finish steel that does not darken as much as bluing? Other than obvious constant care and rubbing with gun oil or something is there a way to protect bright 'raw' looking steel without getting to dark or using stainless?
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    Scraper pictures?

    Does anyone have any pictures of some of the scraping tools you use or have made? Any tips or tricks for making them or profiles? Thanks in advance
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    used microscope?

    Does anyone recognize this? I have a chance to puck up very very reasonably but do not know if this will work and the guy does not have model or manufacturer (and its a bit of a drive). Its variable up to X40 magnification. Has camera and a light around lens. Im not really interested in the...
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    Question about heat treating

    When making punches and background tools out of drill rod do you heat treat the entire tool or just the working tip? Thanks in advance. Derek
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    Hello everyone

    My name is Derek and I am just getting started (1 yearish). I have been poking around on this site for just a couple weeks and have already learned so much and as I was driving back to work from picking up some O1 1/8 drill rod to make some background dotting tools I learned about on here I...

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