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    thicker wire inlay - should I stick with hand tools or get a pneumatic graver?

    I live in Albany, Oregon and have a complete Lindsay system. You would be welcome to visit and try it out.
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    I have not received a PM about the vise. You can email me. ronscottflintlocks@gmail.com

    I have not received a PM about the vise. You can email me. ronscottflintlocks@gmail.com
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    Engraving brass after practicing on steel

    I'm glad you had some rolled brass to start with. With my work on cast brass parts, I find some very unpredictable textures.
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    Adjustable height chair

    Gentlemen, thank you for sharing your experiences. Those will help me avoid purchasing a chair that won't serve my purpose.
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    Adjustable height chair

    I am desiring to choose a chair to use at my engraving bench. Do any of you use saddle chairs and if so what are your observations.
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    Question: Background removal cleanup and consistent texture question

    John, do you have a close up view of the scraper angle?
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    Cleaning old Engraving

    Thank you for the observation. I have some original flintlock mounts that I will be making molds from. There is old oil and dirt in the recesses of the engraving.
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    Cleaning old Engraving

    Has anyone had experience with ultrasonic cleaners such a jewels use?
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    Warming a Graver Vise

    Thank you for the suggestions. I am leaning towards the use of a reptile heating pad.
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    Warming a Graver Vise

    Mitch, the heating blanket sounds like a good approach.
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    Warming a Graver Vise

    I recently had some surgery to my left hand, which resulted in some nerve and circulation problems. The hand cramps when cold. Turing my stainless ball (cold) sets up a cramp. Anyone tried any methods of warming a vise. I am using a low profile Lindsay.
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    Raised dot border

    Hi Richard, I am guessing you are planning to use the raised dot border on the barrel breech? Somewhere, I have a tutorial on the process that I prepared for my NMLRA seminar. Why don't you give me a call and I can better understand your goal. 541-941-0395
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    LED light ring with adjustable polarizer ring

    I recently added a polarizing filter to my LED ring light. It does wonders for reducing glare on highly polished surfaces. I wish I had acquired one a long time ago.
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    Leica A60 Eyepieces and Eyeglasses

    Should you make the decision to get an A60, keep me in mind. I have a mint scope with accessories that is priced about $400.00 less than new.
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    Polarizing filter for Leica 9I

    I should have noted that I am using a led dimmable ring light with diffuser. As viewed through the eyepieces the glare is manageable but when transmitted by the camera to a monitor it diminishes visibility.
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    Polarizing filter for Leica 9I

    Have any of you added a polarizing Unit to your microscope with camera? Leica has a polarizing filter and analyzer but it is over $500.00. Thoughts on alternatives? My goal is to reduce the glare generated from reflective surfaces.
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    GRS Thermalock Jaw Kit for Large Ball

    This is is unused, like new. $120.00 retail. For sale at $90.00
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    Lindsay Heavy Duty Turntable for sale

    I have a very lightly used Lindsay Turntable for sale. These are out of stock currently, retails for $429.00. Offering this for $350.00.

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