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    A good enough microscope

    I picked up a World Precision Instruments microscope and stand a few years ago from a government auction for under $35. Since I only engrave as a hobby, and only for one or two hours at a time, it has been good enough for me. If I were more committed to engraving, I’d probably need to upgrade...
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    Graver compatability between Lindsay and GRS handpieces and sharpening systems

    l posted my “work around” for sharpening square gravers in an Apex type system a while back. That thread can be found at: https://engraverscafe.com/threads/ramblings-of-a-rookie-making-a-square-hole-collet.27681/
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    You might also look at this: https://engraverscafe.com/threads/lynton-mckenzie-engraving-class-handouts.18162/
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    This might help:
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    Being a novice, I usually prefer to see the experts’ answers rather than offering my opinion. However, the sharpening system you choose needs to align with the engraving tools you have. If you go with a quick change collet system, then the GRS Apex would match up well. If you will be using...
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    According to this post, the stamped letters in front of the trigger are an inspector’s marks: https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/Model+94+Lower+Tang+Question/
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    I think Winchester sometimes marked lower tangs in that area. That could be confirmed on the Winchester Collector forum.
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    Cast iron engraving HELP

    Nice work!
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    Engraved Colt 1851 Navy

    A similar pattern of engraving on an 1851 Colt was sold at auction by Rock Island. In their description it says, “The letters “I.E.” are stamped above the serial number on the barrel lug and below the number on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. This marking was used by the factory on...
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    Practice Plate Material

    Stainless steel fender washers have worked for me. They are about 1” in diameter with a small hole in the center.
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    1882 COLT DA .41 WITH FANCY ENGRAVING, ENGRAVER??

    I’ve noted several instances of Colt shipping revolvers to Winchester in a soft state. They also shipped soft revolvers to wholesalers and others. Here is another example: https://www.coltforum.com/threads/very-unusual-colt-m1877-da-“lightning”-engraved-by-winchester-1880.357715/
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    Just finished

    Sam, if you don’t mind sharing, what method did you use the areas that look sort of greenish gold in the photographs?
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    Microscope

    Someone with more knowledge might jump in and correct me, but I initially focus at the highest magnification, then drop to the lowest magnification and adjust the right eyepiece. I might go back and forth a few times to get the right eyepiece as clear as possible, and then I don’t intentionally...
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    Question: c-max carbide grade

    I’ll start by saying that I am a hobby engraving novice so I know virtually nothing! My very limited understanding of carbide tools comes from experience with using carbide tooling in lathe and milling machine work. For interrupted cuts, carbide has a greater tendency to chip when compared to...
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    Question: c-max carbide grade

    This chart may give some insight into carbide tool grade applications. My guess is that suitability for interrupted cuts would be important to avoid chipping.
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    One year to Master?

    Mike576, I couldn’t agree more. I took up engraving as a hobby, so I only engrave for the joy of it. I engrave almost every day in order to improve, but I have no plans to go overboard and lose the enjoyment that it brings.
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    One year to Master?

    I recall reading that thread and thinking “go for it.” All I know is that after a year, I’m just getting to the point of not being horribly embarrassed by my attempts at engraving.
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    Graver Sharpening Help (please)

    As a fellow rookie, I‘ll pass on that I settled on stainless steel fender washers for practice. The ones I use are about the size of a half-dollar and the layout generally looks something like this:
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    Reversing graver sharpener.

    Sounds like you solved the problem.
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    Reversing graver sharpener.

    Ken, I still use the drill press method for turning diamond discs, so you are ahead of me with your equipment. Using a post type fixture, I can swing my graver from about the 4 o’clock position on the disk to about the 7 o’clock position. At 4 o’clock the disk is feeding into the graver, and...

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