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Topic: Quoteing and setting rates Number of Responses: 4
How are quotes established for a job?. Is it by the hour?, a flat rate based on experience?. How much time is allowed for design and layout. If hourly what sort of rates are reasonable? I know this is a loaded question as there is alot of differences in quality which, of course affects the rate. Basically, I get asked on occasion to do some engraving for someone but have a real hard time working out a rate. I usually spend as much, or more, time on D&L than I do cutting. I've done cutting for people and charged $30 and they say they were quoted by other engravers $250 to do the same thing. I would feel guilty as hell charging that much but don't know how to set a value. Thought??
Thanks
Cody |
Posted by: Cody Tetachuk - 9/23/2006 10:44:51 AM.
Most recent response - 9/30/2006 1:25:16 AM. |
Topic: Engraving curved surfaces. Number of Responses: 2
After starting the topic of breaking onglette tips, the answers got me thinking about working sharply convex surfaces. (ie. the ivory pen I wrote about and gun barrels, cylinders etc.) Are there any tricks to keep the tip from "skidding" out of control. How do you hold the work piece in the engraver's ball and still turn the piece on IT'S OWN AXIS to keep scroll lines looking continuous, without visually rough interuptions?
Just wondering,
Mark Sedlak |
Posted by: Mark Sedlak - 7/14/2006 3:15:02 PM.
Most recent response - 9/27/2006 12:34:19 AM. |
Topic: Beretta 92 Number of Responses: 2
I have a customer the wants a SS Beretta 92 engraved.
Does anyone have any experience with these guns?
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Posted by: Brian Powley - 9/22/2006 7:01:37 AM.
Most recent response - 9/22/2006 1:07:41 PM. |
Topic: a bible for scrollwork? Number of Responses: 2
Hi,
There are many books.... before I lay down my money, are there a couple that you would recommend as superb books on scroll design and tasteful composition? Which perhaps, too, might cover some of the near eastern styles in addition to the "classical" style taht I so admire and wish to master.
thanks!
-Bernard Arnest |
Posted by: Bernard Arnest - 9/20/2006 1:01:59 PM.
Most recent response - 9/20/2006 4:46:41 PM. |
Topic: Fine shading lines Number of Responses: 6
I've been doing simple engraving for quite a few years and the type of work I do does not require fine shading lines. I was alway under the impression the fine shades were created with a fine onglete graver and that a 90 would entirely too big. Never had cause to try either, just seemed logical. Well, the other day I discovered Sam Alfano's web site and read the whole thing. I got to the part regarding fine shade lines and was dumbfounded to find that he uses, not an onglete, not even a 90, but a 120???. I sat back and pondered this for a few minutes, cutting shade lines in my head with each tool and it didn't take long 'till the light came on. It's one of those things that, once pointed out, makes perfect sense but I would NEVER have discovered it on my own. So NOW I'm of the opinion that fine shade lines are done with a 90 or 120 (preference of the cutter)and NOT a fine onglete. I'm also under the understanding that many cutter just don't like the 120 and that it some getting used to (which also makes sense). So, what do the rest of you use to cut fine shade lines and why the one you use over the other?
Cody
BTW I ordered a 120 to try out. I expect to hate it at first but think it will be wonderfull once I get on to it (assuming I can) |
Posted by: Cody Tetachuk - 9/19/2006 10:25:16 AM.
Most recent response - 9/20/2006 1:35:10 PM. |
Topic: Layout transfer Number of Responses: 9
What methods do the members here use to put their layout onto steel for cutting?
Thanks
Cody |
Posted by: Cody Tetachuk - 9/14/2006 3:01:56 PM.
Most recent response - 9/16/2006 11:44:05 AM. |
Topic: Donations for the 2007 show Number of Responses: 0
| Hi This is a reminder to everyone out there that the 2007 Exhibition is soon upon us. If you have planed on making adonation of an item to the fundraiser auctions and raffles but haven't done so now is the time to contact Bruce Farman. The sooner we get the items pledged the better and more accurate the auction catalog will be. Again we plan on putting thecatalog up before the show on our web site, maybe this year we will actually get it done Thaks Roger Sampson FEGA Fundraiser Co-Chairman |
Posted by: Roger Sampson - 9/13/2006 11:48:57 AM.
Most recent response - 9/13/2006 11:48:57 AM. |
Topic: Browning nitride finish Number of Responses: 2
| Has anyone got an idea of how to deal with the Browning Citori "nitride" finish? Someone is asking me to engrave a Citori 20ga for a fellow whose "dog of a lifetime" just died. They want a picture of the dog engraved, which I don't have a problem with, but I don't know if I can engrave through the finish - but then how to re-protect the receiver. Otherwise is there a way to take off the nitride finish? Then I could just french gray the receiver. I sure would like to do something for the poor guy who just lost his best buddy. Thanks, John |
Posted by: John Vukos - 9/7/2006 6:35:02 PM.
Most recent response - 9/11/2006 9:37:16 AM. |
Topic: Gold Plating Number of Responses: 1
I've received a commission to engrave the tailpiece of an antique guitar. It has to be gold plated upon completion.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can get this done.
Brian
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Posted by: Brian Powley - 9/7/2006 5:11:06 PM.
Most recent response - 9/7/2006 10:58:53 PM. |
Topic: Ruger Vaquero Number of Responses: 8
| Does anyone out there have any experience with the Ruger Vaquero? How hard and how does it cut? |
Posted by: Lee Griffiths - 8/29/2006 9:45:19 AM.
Most recent response - 9/7/2006 12:46:07 PM. |
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