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  1. JJ Roberts

    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Do they teach penmanship in schools today? I got A's in penmanship. J.J.
  2. JJ Roberts

    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Dave, You have beautiful penmanship keep us posted. J.J.
  3. JJ Roberts

    Engraving a PLASTIC CZ SBR (short barreled rifle) for ATF specs

    Make a test cut in a place were it can't be seen. J.J.
  4. JJ Roberts

    More practice.

    I purchased Marcus's book on fine English Scrolls when first came out learned a lot about English scrolls and the right tools for engraving them. J.J.
  5. JJ Roberts

    Pen and Ink

    Pen & Ink is one of my favorite way of drawing I started with crow quill pens and now use a Rapidograph pen for drawings for my clients thanks for sharing the pen & ink drawings Ken. J.J.
  6. JJ Roberts

    Oiled graver or no oiled graver?

    I like Hoppe;s NO.9 gun bore cleaner as a graver lube Hoppe's is also good for lobe on drill & tapping. J.J.
  7. JJ Roberts

    finally

    If your going to use China white on gun steel don't leave on to long I had a problem with rust when I began engraving guns. J.J.
  8. JJ Roberts

    Practice plate

    DDiller, keep working at it and don't let the old man in. J.J.
  9. JJ Roberts

    Practice plate

    DDriller, When cutting scrolls I stand over the work at a pedestal and found that my scrolls are nice and round with no flat or elbows what tools are you using? J.J.
  10. JJ Roberts

    AM Scope Anyone have a review or an oppinion

    I have an AM microscope but only use it when engraving game scene's and Optivisor when engraving other work. J.J.
  11. JJ Roberts

    Announcement: Iconic Scrolls practice plate

    I hot glue small gun parts to blocks of wood for engraving. J.J.
  12. JJ Roberts

    Critique Request First Engravings!

    Keep unleashing your creativity vondershred. J.J.
  13. JJ Roberts

    I'm just a beginner....

    I found that new students will have death grip on the handpiece I tell them just guide the handpiece though the cut for better control I like Lindsay's Carbalt gravers. J.J.
  14. JJ Roberts

    Ornamental

    Ken, Thanks for sharing much can be learned from these Ornamentals. J.J.
  15. JJ Roberts

    Question: How to prevent copper plate from oxidizing?

    I wrap my copper etching plates in wax paper and had no oxidation problems. J.J.
  16. JJ Roberts

    Removing Manganese Phosphate Coating AKA Parkerized Coating

    I use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner to strip the bluing and then use wet & dry automotive paper starting with 320 and 400 finish with 600 grit even for parkerized guns stay away from muriatic acid it will etch the metal and make it harder to polish also stay away from buffing guns you'll only dish...
  17. JJ Roberts

    Smith Wesson 39-2 slide

    Julius, You can make the practice cut on bottom of slide were it can't be seen just a small cut will tell you it's OK to engrave. J.J.
  18. JJ Roberts

    Smith Wesson 39-2 slide

    Julius ,Make a practice cut on the slide in a place were it cant be seen. J.J.
  19. JJ Roberts

    Nice way to sharpen 1890

    Ken, Thanks for sharing the way to sharping pencils in the 1890's enjoyed. J.J.
  20. JJ Roberts

    Rod Cameron: an appreciation

    Condolences to Rod's family. J.J.

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