Hammer graving (longrifle style)

[bergermeister]

Nice work on the longrifle build

Doc: I feel your pain. I actually have two that are waiting, and waiting, and I also am 'skeered' of screwi'n-um up!

Mike: Beautiful period engraving on the patchbox. I like it.

 

[bergermeister]

The Novice speaks..

I did attack the type III hard anodized aluminum (Black-heavy textured). I found it to be hard to initially cut through and definitely hard. This was not 'chippy' and did allow for follow-up with the graver. ..And, it did noticeably dull the graver I was using for the initial trail breaking.