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Topic: Engravers Name Number of Responses: 0
| Does any one out there know or have you heard of W.E. Scott, a customer has a Colt revolver done by him, or at least signed by him and he would like to know more about the engraver. |
Posted by: Hank Pope - 5/10/2007 4:55:56 PM.
Most recent response - 5/10/2007 4:55:56 PM. |
Topic: Sharpening Issues Number of Responses: 15
Hello all!! I finally ordered my ceramic lap to add a heel to my gravers. I followed the directions off of Sam Alfano's DVD, but it seems that I'm still having to push the graver too hard to get it to go after I engrave a few lines. I noticed also that the heel is barely noticable...am I not grinding it down enough or is there a problem with my machine?? Also, I ordered a new hand piece from GRS (the 901) and I think I have to change the tubing to make it fit on my GraverMeister...any tips on doing that??
Thank you!!
Miranda |
Posted by: Miranda Hoffmann - 4/19/2007 9:44:07 AM.
Most recent response - 4/27/2007 9:08:13 PM. |
Topic: Ron Smith's new book Number of Responses: 9
| Just a note to let everyone know that Ron Smith's new book is available from FEGA. Remember.... FEGA members get free shipping! Books should be in stock and ready to ship on or about Feb. 14th. |
Posted by: Rex Pedersen - 2/4/2006 6:50:30 PM.
Most recent response - 4/25/2007 10:39:44 PM. |
Topic: Engrave-In Fun Day, Monday after Blade Number of Responses: 5
Okay guys, here is the update on this event. Party will start Sunday evening as people get up here from the Blade show , with campfire and conversation under the stars. I suspect Sam and Abby might do a little picking and singing as well. Monday morning, not too early depending on how late the previous night went we will have some short seminars put on by myself , Ray Cover, Sam Alfano, and a banjo engraver named Joyce Carol .
Beginners, Experts, Wannabes, Patrons, Customers if you are interested in engraving, please come. Spouses and or significant others of any of the above are also welcome. We will have engraving systems from GRS, Ngraver, and Lindsay set up for people to try. My bench and Ray Covers will be set up to observe and try. I will have some of my engraved items that I have collected from around the world on display for discussion as well as scroll samples from various art forms. We will have smoked chicken dinner on the grounds for lunch on Monday. That’s worth coming for believe me. If you want to bring something to eat that’s fine, or just bring yourself that’s fine too.
We will have some short seminars, 30-40 minutes in length, with time for questions. Probably we will do two before lunch and two after.
Joyce Carol will be giving a talk about banjo engraving, showing some traditional styles and techniques. I happen to know that she is also an excellent ventriloquist, and rumor has it she may have a friend with her that wants to learn engraving but is afraid of sharp points.
Ray Cover will Principles and Elements of Design as applied to Engraving. If you understand the basic principles of design, you don’t need a systemic set of rules to follow to achieve stunning pieces. Using the overall layout and placement of objects lead your mind to travel from one point to another.
Sam Alfano will give a demonstration about photographing engraving that gives a nice even lighting and makes the engraving pop.
I will give talk about……. Well, we can take show of hands and see which is more interesting to the attendees. I can do one on Ergonomics, which is a fancy word for bench design and theory for most efficient work process or I can do one on Design Parameters, using shapes or patterns present on the object itself as the basis for scroll design.
Of course, there will lots of unstructured time to mingle, ask questions, try techniques. BRING YOUR STUFF, bring your tools, bring your work, bring your questions… BRING YOUR BENCH if you want . I would love to have 3 or 4 benches set up besides mine and Ray’s . This is an Engrave-In…. so bring your stuff to engrave if you can.
Some beautiful views here as well, a 10 minute walk will bring you the bluffs on our property, where you can see some 70 mile vistas. Another bonus, if you want to try a world class airgun or two, we can let you give that a whirl as well.
For the wives in attendance, maybe Rhonda will consider new applicants for WOSEM, Wives Of Self-Employed Men, a club she formed some years ago when three of us guys, a wood carver, a knifemaker and myself, all went into the backyard to work everyday while the wives all drove an hour to work each day. Of course, Rhonda has long since joined the self-employed category, but believe me she still has much to say in this regard, especially on the male side….
Now I do need to folks to start RSVP,ing to my e-mail, my first name at pilkguns dot come or you can PM off the Engraver’s Café.
Partial list of known attendee’s
Ray Cover and Mike
Don Cowles
Tim Welles
Jim Hall
Mike Cirelli
Joyce Carol
Scott Pilkington
Tim and Kelly Adlam
Sam and Abby Alfano
Brian Hochstrat
This is going to be as good or better than a FEGA show get together, so make your plans now.
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Posted by: Scott Pilkington - 4/19/2007 8:35:58 PM.
Most recent response - 4/22/2007 7:31:10 AM. |
Topic: sharpening Number of Responses: 6
Im very new to the engraving scene.One of many questions to be asked is:
I have a square bit sharpened at a 45 degree face and 15 degree heels. When resharpeninng what do you sharpen? All the bit 45 degree or the 15 degree one.?? |
Posted by: mark hall - 2/13/2007 2:36:26 PM.
Most recent response - 4/19/2007 11:01:06 AM. |
Topic: Gravermax Number of Responses: 6
I have a Gravermax with #710 handpiece for sale. Both are like new. Have not been used much in the last year due to illness.Asking $750.00 plus shipping for the pair.I also have a GRS power hone with the dual angle fixture for sale . I have sent it to GRS to have the case checked for truness.I should have it back in a couple of weeks.If intersted email me at sam01@zianet.com
Thanks, Robert
Posted by Robert Vaughn at 9/18/2006 10:48:33 PM.
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Posted by: Robert Vaughn - 9/19/2006 12:17:26 AM.
Most recent response - 4/18/2007 3:07:50 PM. |
Topic: equipment for sale Number of Responses: 0
| Due to the death of my husband I have engraving equipment for sale. For a listing of equipment you may contact me; Shirley Wheat, 406-961-4274, or e-mail sewcrazee@msn.com |
Posted by: Shirley Wheat - 4/17/2007 3:19:27 PM.
Most recent response - 4/17/2007 3:19:27 PM. |
Topic: 1873 44/40 win? Number of Responses: 8
I am looking for a 1873 winchester 44/40, octogon bbl. Any of you guys got one ratholed somewhere? It would have to be in restorable condition. In other words not pitted beyond what i could get under by resurfacing it would have to be free of dings that would be impossible to get out. Wood doesn't matter. I will restock it anyway. the barrel? I can reline it, but would like to not have to. I understand that unless you get quite a nice one that old black powder takes its toll. I would like to have some pictures that are close enough that I can see details, etc. It would be hard to buy one of these without looking at it, but maybe I can get some idea whether I would lke t pursue it further. Thanks
Ron S |
Posted by: Ron Smith - 4/11/2007 6:11:10 PM.
Most recent response - 4/14/2007 12:02:00 AM. |
Topic: response Number of Responses: 7
But Marty!.............Don't you remember your brudder baldhead? You shouldn'treat your brothers in baldness that way.:)
Good to hear from you!
Thanks Sam for the phone call. I have to get off of this thing so I can free my phone line.
Ron S |
Posted by: Ron Smith - 4/6/2007 8:00:55 PM.
Most recent response - 4/12/2007 1:14:44 PM. |
Topic: More cmments on an interesting subject, Bulino Number of Responses: 6
I took a class with the italian masters last year and I was amazed at the speed and accuracy of these masters. I had been trying to get some skill back with the palm tool, but this was the first real challenge, as they work with the palm tools exclusively. The lines are so fine for light shades, you can hardly identify them, but their tools are very short. they grind the two bottom belly facets at about a five degree lift. these facets are about an inch long. they put no heel on their gravers except for a slight polish right at the tip giving it a slighter lift. They do this by stroking them on polishing paper similar to how I learned to do bright cutting onglet gravers in diamond setting. They can put a series of accurate lines consistent in length and spacing while I am still thinking about it. It was quite an education. I was so frustrated after the first day, I had go and talk to the trees for a while. I came back into the class, picked up the tool with m y left hand and amazed myself because I had never even thought to try anything with my left hand.
The project came out pretty good, but was a little rough compared to their work. I wish I knew how to post a picture, I would show you my finished project. Some of the lines are so fine you cannot even see them on the actual piece without good magnification. I don't use a scope so I had trouble seeing what I was doing, but before you guys begin touting the praises of a scope, I have tried one a bit and just can't seem to get it to work without slowing me down to a point that it isn't worth it to me. I can see that it will take considerable practice to get the timing and touch required to do that kind of work. Of course, I always thought impact was more important than technique, as long as you are at the height of accuracy, so I try to achieve that, and many times bulino is so fine that it isn't conducive to a vibrant contrast which is so important to the appreciation of your work and ideas. I don't know if this will help you, but it is a stimulating subject and I learned things I was in the dark about because of my own personal approach to my work.
Ron S |
Posted by: Ron Smith - 4/8/2007 11:07:38 PM.
Most recent response - 4/12/2007 1:02:11 PM. |
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