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Topic: Latest Edition of the ENGRAVER Number of Responses: 2
A tip of the hat to Andrew Biggs and the contributors for another fine edition of the Engraver.
It just keeps getting better and better....thank you.
And Sam Alfano deserves a huge Kudo for the most touching and memorable photograph of our dear friend Ralph Bone.
That picture moves me to tears every time I see it.
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Posted by: Brian Powley - 10/25/2007 10:07:46 PM.
Most recent response - 10/27/2007 3:36:01 PM. |
Topic: Floorplate with Meier Floorplate Lever Question Number of Responses: 8
| This is certainly a bit of a newbie question. I have a new project that involves a Mouser floorplate and a Meier floorplate lever. The lever is something I have never seen before but it something that is, to my understanding, to be considered "old school". The presence of the lever could certainly be considered an "obstacle" as it limits what can be done with the floorplate. Is there a proper way to approach this? The owner does not want animals or game scenes of any sort so I am going to keep the design very conservative - gold inlay border and scroll. Should I attempt to include the lever in the design or ignore it altogether by engraving under it. Just wondering if there was some sort of traditional and proper approach to this unusual floorplate accessory. Thanks in advance. |
Posted by: Christopher Malouf - 4/5/2007 3:42:02 PM.
Most recent response - 10/27/2007 12:08:22 AM. |
Topic: Colt - Aluminum Frame Number of Responses: 0
Any words of wisdom on engraving a Colt auto with an aluminum frame?
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Posted by: Kevin Monahan - 10/24/2007 12:30:55 PM.
Most recent response - 10/24/2007 12:30:55 PM. |
Topic: 2008 Engraving shows help needed please Number of Responses: 2
There’s no rest for the wicked so I’m starting to bend my mind to the next issue of the FEGA Engraver magazine that has to be at the printers on the 1st December.
A significant number of the FEGA members engrave all sorts of things, not just guns.
Something that would be incredibly useful would be to compile a list and publish names, dates and locations of engraving, jewellery, knife, gun and trade shows for the year within the USA. This may help members that are travelling, or are in other areas at the time, to visit the various shows around the country. This can help with gaining more work or maybe displaying their wares or just for the fun of it.
The list can include anything to do with engraving and that includes trade shows for our suppliers. It can also include any major international shows of significance. I don’t see this as advertising but more in the way of valuable information for the members.
This is where I need your help please. If any of you are aware of dates, locations and times of 2008 shows could you please post them on the forum.
Your help is much appreciated.
Cheers
Andrew
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Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 10/20/2007 6:22:25 PM.
Most recent response - 10/21/2007 8:22:07 AM. |
Topic: Some impressions Grand Masters 2007 Number of Responses: 2
Some impressions from the Grand Masters.
As I am packing to get on the road back home from Emporia, Kansas I would like to give you a couple of my impressions from the Grand Masters at GRS/Glendo.
I am sure that some of the other members will post more information and pictures when they have time and return home.
First and foremost is the incredible talent instructing and attending these seminars.
Not only the Master who is instructing but many of those are taking the class would be considered masters in their own right.
The warm, friendly, low-key but totally professional handling of the event by all members of the GRS/Glendo family of employees is something very special.
Yes, they treat one another and all who are attending as welcome, valued family.
Quite rare in this fast paced day and age.
Having attended a couple of these functions I have found every one of the invited Grand Masters to be totally friendly, approachable and more than willing to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in both the more formal class setting or the hanging out and meal time bull sessions.
Nothing has to be dragged out of the masters, the pearls of wisdom flow freely.
During one meal time Ken Hunt was so busy explaining one of his wonderful techniques that he did not take a bite of his food by the time we left the restaurant.
The wait-person could not understand why he didn’t want it packed to go.
But Ken was much more interested in the people than the food.
Another impression is all the fun that is mixed with the serious side of gaining knowledge at this function.
So many of the Master themselves and the attendees have much talent in other fields.
One of these seems to be in music and voice.
Most evening and many meal times turn into wonderful entertainment sessions.
Sam and Abigail are well known for their musical ability.
But I want to tell you that Ron Smith, Winston, Marcus, Fred and Judy, Weldon and Brian Powley and others all have enough musical and/or voice talent to take a show on the road.
Yes, there are a lot of fun and good times at the GRS/Glendo learning center.
But underlying that is a very serious dedication to moving our art form forward.
Their full, flat out dedication to education was recognized at an evening event held at Emporia State University where they have sponsored a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in engraving.
This is a first in the United States and an answer to the old world apprenticeship programs.
GRS also helps many of the students out by providing them part time employment.
Make no mistake, DJ Glaser and Don before him together with Kim Pember, General Manager is fully dedicated to fostering the learning and art of engraving.
Another point that I found very interesting in a personal way was the fact that no tools sales are normally allowed during this time and I had planned to buy a few things.
When I approached my sales rep. he told me that he was forbidden from making sales during the time of the Masters.
Remarkable for a commercial company, he explained that they wanted to keep it totally commercially free.
After a bit of persuasion Kim Pember did grant me an OK to buy what I wanted so that I could drive home with my new toys.
It will take me some time to fully digest my thoughts and will probably want to share more with you later, if you will excuse me.
Please forgive me if I have rambled on, but these events just blow me away.
Respect and regards to all and a special thank you to all that provided me with the pleasure of their company this week.
John B.
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Posted by: John Barraclough - 10/15/2007 11:47:51 AM.
Most recent response - 10/17/2007 8:00:55 AM. |
Topic: '34 Beretta help Number of Responses: 5
The slide of a 1934 Beretta that I'm starting to engrave is quite hard. I'm having a horrible time maintaining the point of my gravers. At a 55 degree face angle with 15 degree heel it seems I just touch the work and the tip shatters. Tried going up to a 70 degree face which seems to last a bit longer but the face angle is so steep I can't see the very point of the graver which is extremely unnerving and and frustrating to say the least.
Any help would be appreciated. |
Posted by: Luis Uzueta - 10/4/2007 3:40:16 PM.
Most recent response - 10/10/2007 4:53:39 PM. |
Topic: niter bluing after engraving Number of Responses: 3
Can anyone tell me if it safe to niter blue a S&W 44 mag. revolver barrel and cylinder. The temperature would be under 650 deg. fer.
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Posted by: Jerry Huddleston - 10/5/2007 6:32:51 PM.
Most recent response - 10/8/2007 11:24:18 AM. |
Topic: Elk Scene Number of Responses: 7
| My first attempt at a scene on a practice plate. |
Posted by: Kevin Monahan - 10/4/2007 11:06:21 PM.
Most recent response - 10/6/2007 12:13:57 AM. |
Topic: Winston Churchill's new book Number of Responses: 0
| If you get a chance, go to GRS website and read Sam Alfano's review of Winston Churchill's book. This is a rare chance to own a limited edition book which will be a great investment. |
Posted by: Glenn Anthony - 10/5/2007 1:11:22 PM.
Most recent response - 10/5/2007 1:11:22 PM. |
Topic: Casting material Number of Responses: 1
Can you tell me the exact material used to make the plastic resin castings? I have tried using Aluminite tan resin which sets up in about 90 sec. It is giving me tiny pin holes which must be entrapped air.
I'd like to know what FEGA uses.
Thanks
--Art
artg26@cox.net |
Posted by: Arthur Gaudette - 9/26/2007 4:01:22 PM.
Most recent response - 9/26/2007 10:29:07 PM. |
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