Eagle head on copper plate for showing students.
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Tools of the trade for Bulino engraving.
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Leland Davis
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Nice JJ, what is your geometry on the square graver. I thought I was the only 1 to jam a toothpick in to hold the graver.
flint the geometry on square grave is a 90 degree with 40 degree face no heel the other engraving tool is for dots and a burnishing tool. J.J.
very neat lookin bird, jj. i also like the simplicity with which you do the work. a lesson to newbies ? should be ! the kiss principle does work for those willing to give it a whack.
monk, thanks for your kind words and everyone who took the time to look at my engraving and tools I try to keep it simple when it come to teaching. J.J.
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jj: if i were a newbie today, i think i'd be overwhelmed with all the toy choises available. i think i'd even wonder if i really wanted to get involved with the art of engraving. i started with a hommemade hammer and an old 3-cornered file! sadly, i never did try to use a hard nail. maybe i missed something there.
Dave London
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Monk
go over tho the Edgar Thompson works they can make you a nail
Tell them I said Hi
go over tho the Edgar Thompson works they can make you a nail
Tell them I said Hi
Monk, I would advise anyone interested in the art of engraving to get with an engraver who's been around engraving for advise before they start spending money on engraving tools they don't need when a student call's me I tell them don't buy anything till you talk to me yes you can get overwhelmed with all the great tools we have to choose from and it's very important to learn how to draw if you want to be successfully. J.J.
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phooey, dave. just sell me one of yours !Monk
go over tho the Edgar Thompson works they can make you a nail
You all saw my tools for Bulino keep it simple. J.J.
Dave London
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
JJ
FYI the Edgar Thompson Works is the oldest steel factory in the Pittsburgh area Maybe in the country built by A Carnegie
I worked there in the 1970,s . Glad I got out alive.
FYI the Edgar Thompson Works is the oldest steel factory in the Pittsburgh area Maybe in the country built by A Carnegie
I worked there in the 1970,s . Glad I got out alive.
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