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Topic: SAA colt 45 Number of Responses: 11
| I have a 1872 SAA colt 45 #11808 with extensive engraving on it. I am trying to find who the engraver was and possible value of the pistol. Any info will be appreciated! Have sent separate email with attached photos.(re: Tim Ballmer) |
Posted by: tim ballmer - 8/13/2007 12:21:48 AM.
Most recent response - 8/17/2007 1:27:11 PM. |
Topic: Editor Andrew Biggs and Issue 75. Number of Responses: 6
Congratulations to Editor Andrew Biggs on our new and wonderful Issue 75 if the Engraver journal, the first under his direction.
If this edition is an indicator of thing to come we have many very valuable and interesting educational treats in store in the future editions.
The quality of the layout, photographs and text by the contributors is outstanding.
Thank you all, and congratulations on your fine work and excellent articles.
And let’s remember to thank and support our faithful advertisers.
The revenue derived from their advertisements plays a great part to offset the cost of publication of our journal.
The editorial quality of our fine newsletter has been passed into good hands by the selection of Andrew as our new editor by President Rex, V.P. Bill Gamradt, the previous editor, and the other officers of FEGA.
Thank you all for your good judgment and foresight.
Thank you to Bill Gamradt for the huge load you carried by doing triple duty for so long. A lesser man would have stumbled under this load and you never missed a beat.
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Posted by: John Barraclough - 8/12/2007 11:51:05 AM.
Most recent response - 8/13/2007 9:08:47 AM. |
Topic: news letter Number of Responses: 8
| i just received my current issue of the engraver news letter . i want to thank every body who worked on this news letter.. i feel that it is one of the finest news letter in the industry , very first class and professionally done . thanks again and those of you who are not members let me tell you that you are missing out on some of the finest engraving there is and i would suggest that you join as soon as possible so not to miss the next great issue .. thanks again to every body who worked on it .. Ron p. |
Posted by: Ron Nott - 4/15/2006 9:54:43 PM.
Most recent response - 8/10/2007 8:49:51 PM. |
Topic: 400XS High Speed Hand Engraver by SCm for sale. Number of Responses: 1
I have a used 400XS for sale. This is the whole kit with bits, masks, oil, manuals & 5 instructional videos. $600.00
Call 770-378-1549 |
Posted by: Theresa Hyndman - 8/10/2007 5:32:34 PM.
Most recent response - 8/10/2007 5:36:41 PM. |
Topic: Engraveing Block Stand Number of Responses: 8
Hi Everyone,
My name is Ric Russiff and I am still pretty new to the art. My problem is about my block and keeping my work in my field of view and the center of rotation. I have heard of some of you all have mede adjustable stands for your block. What I would like to know is how to build a good one that will work like the grs Positioning Vise. I used one in Kansas at school and loved it. I just can't afford the $669.00 plus friegt price tag.
Any suggestions, pics, or links will help tremendously. If someone has posted a answere here please still post yours. Maybe a combination of posts will be what it takes to make a great stand. This is my first post and I thank you all again
Rick Russiff |
Posted by: Rick Russiff - 7/24/2007 12:48:16 PM.
Most recent response - 8/8/2007 5:10:30 PM. |
Topic: Copy of the Engraver on the home page Number of Responses: 4
Rex,
It is nice to have a copy of the "Engraver" on the home page to look through. Great idea, keep up the good work!
Weldon
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Posted by: Weldon Lister - 7/9/2007 3:15:53 PM.
Most recent response - 7/10/2007 1:02:21 AM. |
Topic: Membership Renewal Reminder! Number of Responses: 5
| Just a reminder that many of your memberships have expired on June 30th. You can check your expiration date on the mailing label of the newsletter or go online to check. Another issue of the ENGRAVER will be coming in few weeks so renew now so you don't miss an issue. |
Posted by: Rex Pedersen - 7/9/2007 8:19:52 AM.
Most recent response - 7/9/2007 5:24:42 PM. |
Topic: Cleaning Diamond Wheels Number of Responses: 3
| How does one know when the diamond sharpening wheels and ceramic wheels need to be cleaned? |
Posted by: Kevin Monahan - 7/7/2006 10:52:25 PM.
Most recent response - 6/26/2007 10:26:47 PM. |
Topic: clipart for borders Number of Responses: 0
| Can someone direct me to a website where there are copyright free borders for engraving? Thanks |
Posted by: William Colebank - 6/26/2007 9:12:27 PM.
Most recent response - 6/26/2007 9:12:27 PM. |
Topic: Background removal Number of Responses: 13
Hi everyone
Here’s a topic for you guys……………Background removal.
With my limited experience I’ve noticed that if there is a chance to mar an engraving it’s with background removal. If not done very carefully it can start altering the shape of things especially if you start digging into the walls of the engraving main cuts.
At the moment I’m using small flats made up of flat gravers (not modified squares V) powered by a Lindsay Air Graver. I grind away a semi circle behind the heel so that when I turn tight corners I don’t chew up the wall of the engraving.
I’ve tried using a high speed rotary air tool (similar to the GRS one) with 1/16th dental burrs but with limited success as even the smallest ones are generally too big and getting it even is quite hard. However I’ve read that a lot of people use them and are a lot quicker for background removal which is a tedious job at the best of times. (the noise also makes the teeth tingle a bit!!!!) I’ve also read that some engravers modify the dental burrs to cut the steel a bit better.
I know it’s a basic but interesting topic as the background is an integral part of the overall engraving and can really enhance or detract from the overall effect.
So what do you guys use most of the time, flats or high speed rotary or even acid??
Cheers
Andrew |
Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 4/10/2007 6:02:24 PM.
Most recent response - 6/14/2007 6:51:19 PM. |
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