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Topic: Hand Sharpening Tool Number of Responses: 13
| I have made my own tool for sharpening gravers without the power hones. It is a take off of the James Meek's tool with some improvements for angle control. I will try to post a picture of the tool. The angles are easy to read and is quick to set up. I engraver as a hobby for myself and use a diamond steel plate from Walmart with a fine ruby stone set next to the plate for a fine hone. I use the Ngraver power hand tool to checkering bolt knobs for custom guns. |
Posted by: Les Brooks - 4/15/2007 10:02:26 AM.
Most recent response - 11/24/2008 1:56:49 PM. |
Topic: The golden means proportion??? Number of Responses: 4
| Tell me what you can about this [ golden means proportion] Is it legitimate or just something dreamed up. Marty or Lee some of you guys with degrees ought to know. |
Posted by: Jerry Huddleston - 10/25/2008 10:52:54 PM.
Most recent response - 11/17/2008 7:05:30 AM. |
Topic: Jewelry Store Engraving Equipment Number of Responses: 3
$1600 Or Best Offer for Jewelry displays and other equipment including [2] Hermes Engravers, [1] Hermes IS 400, [1] KDS Visual Sensations, [1] Exxis Quadsplitter, [1] Mataza Roland Photo Impact, [1] Vision VE-810 Engraver, [3] CRT Monitors, [3] P3 computers, [1] Cash Register, [4] JBL Speakers SAT-2, [2] Polishers with Buffing Wheel, Assorted Display stands and cases.
Pictures Available, or come inspect it! Please call 800-238-3294 and ask for Matt, or email mattwallace@rtrservices.com |
Posted by: Matt Wallace - 9/26/2008 7:37:46 PM.
Most recent response - 11/12/2008 4:24:27 PM. |
Topic: First gun Number of Responses: 8
I am getting ready to begin engraving my first gun, a well used Browning BPS. I have already learned one lesson which is try to start with a new gun! Getting the receiver to a near flawless 600 grit polish was quite time consuming. These receivers are rather light and it seems that I will need to fill it with something to dampen vibration etc. while engraving. Other than the obvious (piece of wood and hot glue) any suggestions on what I should fill this with? Seems I read something on this site mentioning a "filler" made by Brownells but I cannot seem to locate it with a search. Also anyone who has engraved one of these BPS's that could provide some knowledge/tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
Barry Burger
Sitka, Alaska |
Posted by: Barry Burger - 3/8/2008 4:32:47 PM.
Most recent response - 11/7/2008 1:44:58 PM. |
Topic: Engraver Magazine Issue #81 Around the Traps Photos Number of Responses: 0
I’m just about to start work on the FEGA Engraver Magazine issue #81
So………..if you are a FEGA member and you would like to have photos of your work in the Around The Traps section then please e-mail me at biggschristchurch@xtra.co.nz The deadline for your photos is November 15th - 20th
Some photos I already have that I didn’t have the room for in last issue so they will go in this magazine.
The photos must be good quality and can be anything that you have engraved. Gun, jewellery, knife, fishing tackle or anything else. This is to show the FEGA members wide variety of projects that are worked on and gives people a chance to showcase their work.
There are only 2 rules with this. You must be a FEGA member and you must send me a good photo that I can work with. If you have any doubts then send me the photos and I’ll let you know if I can publish it. I will always receipt your e-mails so if you don’t hear back from me within a few days then please re-send the photos.
Cheers
Andrew
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Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 11/3/2008 7:36:42 PM.
Most recent response - 11/3/2008 7:36:42 PM. |
Topic: vice for hammer and chisle Number of Responses: 5
| hi everyone,i am looking for an stand up vice for hammer&chisle work.something like they use in belgium or italy.please help asap.thanks,mike.tundratrekers@mtaonline.net |
Posted by: mike ladan - 10/29/2008 7:34:27 PM.
Most recent response - 11/1/2008 12:26:42 PM. |
Topic: FEGA scholarships Number of Responses: 0
This is a reminder to all who are interested in applying and receiving a F.E.G.A. scholarship for 2009. We need your application postmarked by Dec. 1, 2008. This will give us time to decide who the recipient will be and notify them so they can make plans to attend the annual exhibition in Reno if they wish, where the formal announcement will be made. The exhibition will be held Jan. 23-25 2009 at the Silver Legacy.
We will have two scholarships available for 2009. Each scholarship will be $300. We will award one for a beginner class and one for an intermediate/advanced class.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and a member of F.E.G.A. The money will be paid to the school of instruction after proof of attendance is submitted. The class to be attended must teach techniques applicable to firearms engraving. The schools that will be accepted must be schools or individuals that have a track record of teaching and be approved by the FEGA board of directors. In other words you can’t split the $300 with your neighbour and say you’ve taken an engraving class.
The application consists of sending in the following information:
-Applicants name, address, city, state, zip, and phone number
-Class, instructor, and school
-A statement describing your interest in firearms engraving and why you are applying for the scholarship.
-If applying for an intermediate/advanced scholarship indicate past classes taken, experience, and/or photos of work.
Send the applications to, or for more information contact FEGA
Scholarship Lee Griffiths
25 South Main; Hyde Park, UT 84318
435-563-3498 |
Posted by: Lee Griffiths - 10/25/2008 9:40:55 AM.
Most recent response - 10/25/2008 9:40:55 AM. |
Topic: arkansas oil stones foractions, etc. Number of Responses: 0
i bought 5 stones sold as nail files. they fit into actions and work extemely well. they retail at 1.65 each. i found them
at shepard hills factory outlets in lebanon, mo.. phone417-532-7000. they are not listed on the web site or catalog. they are at the checkout cashier in the lebanon store. try them you'll
like them. they come in 5 grits each olor coded.if/when you contact the store,request that they be placed online and in the
catalog. jack e. richley |
Posted by: Jack Richley - 10/22/2008 4:09:51 PM.
Most recent response - 10/22/2008 4:09:51 PM. |
Topic: burrs while chiseling Number of Responses: 5
| please help!i can cut clean with push graver.but the chisel is leaving slight burrs on edges of cuts.whats happening? |
Posted by: mike ladan - 9/23/2008 2:29:52 PM.
Most recent response - 10/13/2008 4:47:03 PM. |
Topic: Engraving bottom metal Number of Responses: 4
I was hoping to answer this question by conducting my own search, but after looking for a few hours, I learned that I don't know enough to know what I don't know. My uncle is a member of the Guild, and has offered to engrave a piece for me. I acquired a rifle I hope will ultimately become an heirloom, and would like to have his work on it for sentimental reasons. Unfortunately, he is advancing in age, and not too easy to communicate with, so I hate to bother him with simple questions.
Then, I thought, who better to ask then the Guild itself? My rifle is a current model long action Remington 700 Sendero, and I would like to have the floor plate/trigger guard assembly engraved. I think it would be best to keep my factory plate assembly, and purchase a new one to leave with him while he works on it.
Since I need to get another assembly, why not get the ideal piece for him to work on? Is there one that is preferred by engravers? One that is well suited for the work that needs to be done? Thank you all for your time and help. |
Posted by: Aaron Litz - 10/8/2008 3:06:07 AM.
Most recent response - 10/8/2008 11:09:59 PM. |
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