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Topic: Beginner - what equipment should I get? Number of Responses: 0
Hello, it was suggested I join this forum and start reading the postings and asking questions. So, here goes.
I came to working on firearms through my love of history and their association with history. Prior to that I worked my way through graduate school as a jeweler. What little 'engraving' I did was with hand tools. I've tried a little line engraving with push tools in steel and it is not practical (as I am sure you all know). Two weeks ago I tried the new GRS powergraver machine and was very impressed with what I was able to do in just a couple of minutes. The sales woman was rather impressed, too. Coming to my question.... to get started, what equipment do I need? I'm on a tight budget (school teacher with 2 kids) so I can't afford to spend more than necessary for the basic tools. If anyone has a used machine for sale I'd be interested. Oh, I have two Fordham flexshaft tools and am wondering if there is a hand piece that would work with one of them for engraving. Or, would someone be interested in taking one in partial trade toward a power engraving machine?
Feel free to email me: o.truitt@att.net |
Posted by: Woodley Truitt - 4/11/2007 7:26:28 PM.
Most recent response - 4/11/2007 7:26:28 PM. |
Topic: John B little gravers Number of Responses: 6
I Just finished recutting the lettering on 2 old 1911 slides for practice using the gravers that John described how to make and with help and advice of John,Sam and Rex they turned out really well.
Now getting ready to try to recut the #s on some of my old impact sockets and maybe to try to cut a scroll or 2 on them for more practice.
Bob
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Posted by: Bob Bullard - 3/1/2007 1:27:36 PM.
Most recent response - 4/11/2007 3:19:01 PM. |
Topic: computer geek ...NOT Number of Responses: 18
Is this where I go to find out about engraving? I am trying out my new laptop and am not having a lot of success.
Hi, all of my engraver friends. Its been a long time.
Some body e-mail me back so I can see if this thing works.
I don't know about this Windows Vista stuff. Any body have any experience with it?
Ron S |
Posted by: Ron Smith - 4/6/2007 5:18:43 PM.
Most recent response - 4/10/2007 11:44:51 AM. |
Topic: LOOKING FOR MEMBER Number of Responses: 3
| I AM LOOKING FOR AN ENGRAVER AND FORMER FEGA MEMBER NAMED EUGENE PETERS. ORIGINALLY FROM CANADA, NOW A U.S. CITIZEN. HE SIGNS HIS WORK E. L. PETERS. LAST KNOWN LOCATION WAS PORTLAND, OREGON IN 2005. CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME?? |
Posted by: TYLER CUSSON - 4/6/2007 9:03:46 AM.
Most recent response - 4/8/2007 8:11:45 AM. |
Topic: magna graver troubles Number of Responses: 4
Ngraver Co.
http://www.ngraver.com/engrave.htm |
Posted by: Rex Pedersen - 12/5/2006 10:27:59 PM.
Most recent response - 4/4/2007 9:22:51 PM. |
Topic: Posting Photos Number of Responses: 8
| After much emailing back and forth I now think my coffeecup software is working so I am going to (I hope) post a photo here to see if i am as "smart" as I hope I am. S |
Posted by: Sam Welch - 3/31/2007 8:27:06 AM.
Most recent response - 4/2/2007 8:40:18 PM. |
Topic: Passing of Herb Dooley Number of Responses: 1
| I regret to have to pass on the news that Herb Dooley passed away this week from a massive stroke. Herb was a long time member of FEGA and frequently attended the annual shows. He will be missed. Sam |
Posted by: Sam Welch - 3/31/2007 6:37:54 PM.
Most recent response - 4/1/2007 8:35:19 AM. |
Topic: next engraver issue Number of Responses: 1
| Ive got October thru December of 2006 when do I start looking for the next issue?? |
Posted by: Mark Hall - 3/30/2007 12:52:58 PM.
Most recent response - 3/30/2007 4:40:14 PM. |
Topic: Snakes on a plate Number of Responses: 11
Hi everyone
Here’s my latest foray into the world of engraving. 2 snakes, 3 roadrunners and a mountain lion. It’s a Springfield floor plate, fully sculptured with a beaded background. The Mountain lion is from a photo I took at the SCI show in Reno earlier this year. The amount of stuffed wild animals they had there was incredible.
The inspiration for the plate came from my visit to the States and John Barraclough was telling me about a jogger being attacked by a mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles and later Rod Cameron was telling us that they were seen not far from his home in San Francisco. The amount of dangerous wildlife in the USA is pretty impressive. We have nothing like that over here.
There was a lot to learn on this project and I’d probably approach things a bit differently next time. The first is to get your background deep and reasonably even from the start and the second, is it’s much easier to avoid scratching the sculpting work than it is to take scratches out. Also a bit more finesse on the leaf sculpting wouldn’t hurt.
As usual your thoughts, comments and critique are always welcome.
Cheers
Andrew
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Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 3/26/2007 5:38:04 PM.
Most recent response - 3/29/2007 8:16:40 PM. |
Topic: Brass Finish Number of Responses: 5
I am just about done engraving a Uberti replica Henry rifle.
Does anybody have any suggestions for a coating that I might apply to keep the brass from tarnishing?
Roger Henrichs |
Posted by: Roger Henrichs - 3/6/2007 8:11:41 PM.
Most recent response - 3/23/2007 12:52:33 PM. |
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