working while staying at home

[Adder]

Did this help any?

Ten times better I think, Bravo!!

 

[rmgreen]

Both you and the Other Sam are so supportive, kind and free with your tons of information. Some of your comments have been related to a particular work but it is helpful to all of us who are making effort to increase our skills and knowledge. This is generally true of all on this Forum. SamA many thank for the opportunity to learn in this way.

 

[dcurrie911]

I agree

 

[Big-Un]

I've screwed this side up enough for now off to the drivers side.

I think if you cut the "pajama stripes" into small sections, like in actual tree bark, it would be better.

 

[Leland Davis]

Thanks Big-un I think I am done with this side movin on. What are you working on during the lock down?

 

[Leland Davis]

CC is polished off.

Sam how do polish off the case color with messing up all the detail?

 

[SamW]

Leland, I use the small polishing pins (2mm) as sold by Rio Grande, hand held like a pencil. I use the very fine green one. The case hardening locks in the fine detail and light polishing will remove the color easily without disturbing the metal. I selectively remove the color, leaving it where it does not conflict with the engraving.

Some use chemicals but I have not tried that. The polishing works for me allowing me to take off that which I wish without disturbing the rest.

 

[Leland Davis]

Thanks Sam.

 

[FANCYGUN]

hope everyones playing it safe and are doing well

I did some engraving on the dust cover and the steer is almost finished

 

[Big-Un]

Thanks Big-un I think I am done with this side movin on. What are you working on during the lock down?

I've been working on a Spyderco Police knife and several small .22 and .25 semi-autos plus a couple graveside stainless flower stakes and my wife's gold bracelet. Too many projects to catch up on as I've been incapacitated due to some health issues (knee replacements, UTI, sepsis and e-coli to name a few) which has placed most of my work on hold as my studio is upstairs and the climb has been tough to get up there. But, it's coming back slowly. Been doing a lot of drawing and studying.

 

[John B.]

Sorry to here your dance card has been filled with such unpleasant going's-on.
Get well soon.

 

[Leland Davis]

Big-un, That's a lot at once. I hope you get better soon.

 

[FANCYGUN]

Big-un get well soon and remember the dixon#2 pencil is your friend and so is the eraser on the other end

 

[Adder]

Not so much engraving here. Doing some practise. Want to learn inlaying. Straight lines with silverwire first. 0,5 mm wire. Unfortunately I see that I have to practice more....and of course Big-un, Get well soon !!

Jørn-Ove

 

[happy]

My first try at a knife pattern what do you think - let me have it

 

[JJ Roberts]

Busy doing restoration on a single action army Colt. and an A5 Browning. Winchester model 12 restoration. Lefever upgrade to grade B. And doing a little archery in the backyard.

 

[Big-Un]

Big-un get well soon and remember the dixon#2 pencil is your friend and so is the eraser on the other end

Thanks to all you guys for your concerns. I try not to mention things like this as there are others in far worse shape than I. It's just frustrating to want to create something and not be able to due to the old body wearing out. I have a Dr's appointment tomorrow morning to address the issue of my patella in the last knee replacement; it won't stay in place and hurts like the dickins when I try and get up from sitting. Anyway, I'm a glass half full guy and with the Good Lord's help, this too shall pass. I'll post something when I get a chance.

 

[FANCYGUN]

Happy be Happy it looks good

 

[Adder]

My first try at a knife pattern what do you think - let me have it View attachment 46152

For the first knife, I think it looking good Happy

 

[FANCYGUN]

Well still maintaining social distance as much as possible here. Still engraving the Winchester but a bit burnt out on it and need to change things up so I can look at what I am engraving with a fresh perspective.
So as a change-up I am getting set to engrave a custom stainless steel golf putter. Never did one of these so it should be fun. Also playing around with Procreate to do the sketches and I must admit it is a very interesting program for the money Not being an expert on it I have come up with this rough sketch for the design
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