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  1. Bob Savage

    Career change...

    More great input, thank you for that and for the well wishes.
  2. Bob Savage

    Career change...

    Thanks Bud - this is very helpful!
  3. Bob Savage

    Career change...

    Thank you very much for this Dave. Networking is something I'll need to practice for sure because I am completely happy barricading myself and just working. That's not going to do it, as you noted and with that said, I'm hitting the Texas Blade Show next week and am hoping to meet some new...
  4. Bob Savage

    Career change...

    Good morning, Most of my "forum" time has been spent on Sam's Facebook group, but I do lurk here. I put the post I'm going to place below on that group and while there wasn't much along the lines of advice, it was suggested that perhaps I should ask the question(s) here. Any/all input is...
  5. Bob Savage

    The Hand Engraving Podcast, Episode 7. Beginners Start Here…is on the air

    I've listened to a couple episodes, one with jparke and the beginners one. Good stuff and I'll be going back and listening to all of them.
  6. Bob Savage

    stainless steel money-clip solutions

    Oh, so I'm over-complicating things again. :) So just right in the vice jaws, no leather or anything on the inside of the jaw face to protect the clip? Thanks for the quick reply!
  7. Bob Savage

    stainless steel money-clip solutions

    The price on these is excellent (sorry for resurrecting an older thread) so I bought some. Question: How are you dealing with the work holding? I engraved one but opened the clip and slid a piece of leader inside to help reduce vibration then secured it at the sides with my vice, but getting...
  8. Bob Savage

    Question: What Drawing Skills Are Needed for Engraving?

    You've gotten great advice here from people who are well seasoned enough to take their opinions seriously but I figured I'd give you a beginner's perspective (both drawing and engraving), quite simply that I believe the artistic side ("drawing") is the more important, more difficult side of...
  9. Bob Savage

    Question About The GRS Satellite™ Turntable Stand

    I'm still using a fixed height stand made of wood that I built at the end of December and fortunately, its height works OK with the microscope, but I need something adjustable and more rigid and have been watching for 12" drill presses used but have seen none in a price range I'd be willing to...
  10. Bob Savage

    Carving grapevine on a limestone cross

    Whoah - that is amazing work. It's so beautiful but also saddens me because those who are capable of this quality of art seem to be on the way to extinction. I could tangent here, but won't. Beautiful.
  11. Bob Savage

    Laser Toners that work with acetone to transfer engraving designs

    Figured I'd follow up. Somebody on the Lindsay FB site told me about a $99 mono multi-function Canon that is working well for him. It was store pickup only and only one left amongst all the stores near me, but I got it and it works with acetone. That said, I'm still putting a very thin layer...
  12. Bob Savage

    Laser Toners that work with acetone to transfer engraving designs

    So it looks like trying out a Canon with a test isn't going to be as easy as I thought. The two close Office Depot's have both closed permanently and the next closes doesn't have inventory. What should my confidence level be that this printer would do direct Acetone transfers? It seems like...
  13. Bob Savage

    Laser Toners that work with acetone to transfer engraving designs

    Does this printer (and/or other lower cost HP laserjets) do good Acetone-only transfers?
  14. Bob Savage

    Laser Toners that work with acetone to transfer engraving designs

    Thank you, that's a great idea. There's an Office Depot nearby so I'll bring something to print and just let them know I'll be back to buy it if it works.
  15. Bob Savage

    Laser Toners that work with acetone to transfer engraving designs

    It looks like most are using Canon multi-function lasers. Anybody know if cheapo Canon lasers work? Something like this for example. Amazon.com: Canon ImageCLASS LBP6030w (8468B003) Monochrome Wireless Laser Printer, Compact Design: Office Products
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