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    Question: Scrimshaw question

    Maybe rubbing with a harder, flatter paper such as newsprint will reduce loose fibers slipping into the inked furrows.
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    Removing Manganese Phosphate Coating AKA Parkerized Coating

    Thanks!
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    Critique request Celtic High Cross

    It is lovely. Thank you for alerting me to that wonderful story!
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    Example of how not to do it.

    It's WONDERFUL that you are finally posting some photos of work that does not make me jealous!
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    PIPE CLEANING TOOL

    Excellent!
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    One year to Master?

    I'm not good at it; but when I do make something nice, no master enjoys his work more than I do mine.
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    Instructor Shout Out - J.J. Roberts in Manassas, VA

    I also enjoyed three days with JJ. He is an excellent teacher as well as a true gentleman.
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    Microscope Lenses: How often and preferred instruments

    Assuming the user does not wear eye make-up, the best (and only necessary) maintenance schedule is to keep the dust cover on whenever the scope is not in use.
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    Colt 41 Caliber Derringer

    Excellent!
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    Best (cheapest) place for Jun-Air oil?

    Click on the link posted by Bluetickhound, read down to, " Equivalent to SJ-27F / SAE 20 / AGMA 1." Copy that and Google it.
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    Question: Teachers

    I studied for three days with JJ. It was a great learning experience!
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    Scope advice

    Some B&L's have spring clips on the bottom instead of threads. These clips will lock a Barlow with 2 studs into place. All the B&L Barlows I have seen have both threads and studs A Barlow and swing arm stand can usually be found on EBay for a reasonable sum. The 4X and 3X B&L's are decent...
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    Laser "engraved" Beretta

    That link did not work for me. Try this one: https://berettagallery.com/premium-guns/sl3/SL0282A
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    Announcement: Excellent Instruction

    I am also a JJ graduate. He is all that Hattie said. Moreover, he gave great advice and encouragement on improving my drawing as I developed my engraving skills.
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    The Artwork of J.J.Roberts.

    Excellent!
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    Help, please: Looking for Guidance in New Jersey

    JJ is a GREAT teacher.
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    Optical Drawing Aid Like The Lucy

    Such devices were originally called the camera lucida, a Latin phrase for lighted room. Many microscopes have optional camera lucida attachments, but they are sometimes identified as drawing tubes.
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    Question: What Drawing Skills Are Needed for Engraving?

    The following quote impeded my progress for years. I was foolish to heed it. "Any aspiring engraver must fight the urge to start cutting before the drawing and design phase is perfected." George Sherwood To find, " ... practical excercises to acquire certains well-defined skills ... " read...
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    Engraved Colt revolver

    Excellent!
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    Dealing with wrist pain

    As I recall, JJ Roberts has a heavy pedestal for his ball vise. Rather than turn the vise, he walks around it.

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