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    Warming a Graver Vise

    Ron I would wrap an electric heating blanket around the base or possibly set the vice on top of one.Back when I used to blacksmith in an unheated shop I would use one to preheat the anvil before working on it. mitch
  2. J

    Plating?

    I have quite a few things gold plated in my work, I use Red Sky Plating in NM.I lose very little detail.I do specify that they plate "as finished" so they do no additional polishing beyond what I've done.You can also specify how thick you want the plating.I've been very pleased with their...
  3. J

    Altamont grip company engraved colt python

    Dave their add says Merlin Enright if this is the Python you're referring to.....https://www.altamontco.com/engraving/ The Python is the middle of the page.
  4. J

    Question: grs graverhone vs. powerhone

    GRS has a pretty good deal on GraverHones at the moment....https://grs.com/product/graverhone-vs-110-v/ I upgraded from my PowerHone this morning!!!! Mitch
  5. J

    Interesting Antique Graver

    Thanks for the reply's.The graver is still in transit to me.Once it arrives I may have may have more to report.
  6. J

    Interesting Antique Graver

    JJ It came with a collection of other vintage gravers but not really sure !! Mitch
  7. J

    Interesting Antique Graver

    Since most of my work is 18th Century based I'm always interested in old tools.Picked up this graver and while it's not 18th century I thought is was an interesting piece of history.A friend has suggested that it was used to engrave spoon bowls.Anyone seen one before or have any addition info or...
  8. J

    working while staying at home

    Very cool about the cannon!!!! I'm on the eastern end of Long island. Mitch
  9. J

    working while staying at home

    While certainly not on the level of most who share here,but since the lockdown started here in NY I am spending some extra time at the bench.I just finished up and am polishing up this piece today.It's a reproduction of a 18th Century British officers Gorget. J.Mitchell Yates
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    6 MONTHS ENGRAVING,... A GIFT TO A FRIEND...

    Very cool Ed!!!!! Great gift!!! I'm loving the turntable BTW!! Mitch Yates

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