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Topic: acid etching Number of Responses: 4
| Is anyone out there knowledgable about the use of acid etching for backgroung removal? |
Posted by: Lee Griffiths - 6/16/2006 7:39:56 PM.
Most recent response - 6/22/2006 7:25:16 PM. |
Topic: An engraved grill ornament for Sam Welch's Model A. Number of Responses: 3
Posted for Sam Welch. Sam can tell you more - but this an amazing project. The ornament is of "German" silver and is about 4 inches high. It was made from a belt buckle blank.
Earlier posts show the shift lever to the car. And you thought a Winchester lever action had a lot of surface area!
Good work Sam! |
Posted by: Bill Gamradt - 6/16/2006 11:46:46 PM.
Most recent response - 6/19/2006 6:57:14 PM. |
Topic: 94 Winchester - under construction Number of Responses: 6
| 94 Winchester under construction hope you like the photos .. thanks ron p. |
Posted by: Ron Nott - 6/14/2006 7:37:56 PM.
Most recent response - 6/14/2006 9:54:23 PM. |
Topic: ngraver scroll templates Number of Responses: 2
has anyone ever used the ngraver brand scroll templated??
Liked or disliked??
Thanks
Mark Hall |
Posted by: mark hall - 6/12/2006 11:02:38 AM.
Most recent response - 6/12/2006 6:08:15 PM. |
Topic: Engraved Colt SA - George E. Lord 7th Cavalry Number of Responses: 1
I am looking for info on a Colt SAA that is fully engraved with the birth, and death places and dates of the asst. Surgeon of the 7th Cavalry under G.A.Custer. The surgeons name was George E. Lord. He was killed on the battle feild of Little Big Horn. I'm trying to find out if this was a factory engraving job, or if it was done after purchase. Can anyone tell me what I might look for (and where) for an insignia of the engraver? How would I tell if it was in fact done at the factory? I do know it has LBH (Little Big Horn?) 4-9-1974 on the underside of the barrel. It also has the initials W.C. in front of the cylinder in gold. Also has what looks to be gold barrel bands front & rear. Can anybody give me the names of some of the Colt factory engravers of that time frame ( 70's )? I have pics of this thing if it will help. Any info would be great.
Thanks,
jc_Crazyhorse
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Posted by: Jeff C - 6/7/2006 2:35:36 AM.
Most recent response - 6/11/2006 4:56:05 PM. |
Topic: Blueing copper Number of Responses: 12
I've tried to call Ron Smith on the phone but no one answers. I hope that means he and Liz are on a well deserved vacation. Since i can't ask Ron I'm asking all of you. I've been told throwing copper in a blueing tank is a no-no. Does anyone have any experience with blueing copper inlays? Can it be covered with a varnish or other product and then dropped in a hot blue tank, can it be rust blued, can it be placed in a separate jar and placed in the tank so only the salts in the jar are contaminated. Will the salts in the jar that become contaminated satisfactorily blue a floorplate/ triggerguard assembly? You get my drift. What are my options with copper inlay and while we're at it are there other inlay materials that require special treatment.
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Posted by: Lee Griffiths - 4/5/2006 9:00:55 AM.
Most recent response - 6/10/2006 5:51:06 PM. |
Topic: Locating Practice parts Number of Responses: 5
I've been working on practice steel and brass plates and I'm looking to practice on some actual pieces, mainly floor plates trigger guards or grip caps. Nothing too difficult There won't be a gun show in my area until September. The "gunsmiths" in my area have not been any help in any aspect of parts or processes associated with engraving. Any suggestions on where I can locate parts would be appreciated.
Regards,
Kevin Monahan |
Posted by: Kevin Monahan - 6/7/2006 12:26:08 AM.
Most recent response - 6/8/2006 7:46:02 AM. |
Topic: Newbee Number of Responses: 7
Well as you can tell I'm new to engraving and also a new member of FEGA. Looking at all of the work that some members have posted is great work and I hope to be only half as good as some of you. I've been building guns for over 30 years now and just starting to engrave. I now own a GRS GarverMach and a 910 hand hammer to work with. By the way I enjoyed my frist issue of the Engaver Journal (April,May,June) and can't wait for the next, The information for a Newbee is great and what we need.
NewBee |
Posted by: Randy MacInnes - 5/31/2006 10:22:08 AM.
Most recent response - 6/6/2006 5:48:55 AM. |
Topic: John Barraclough practice plate Number of Responses: 16
Hi everyone
When I first joined another engraving forum a few months ago I was very lucky to befriend John Barraclough. He is also my “engraving mentor” and we talk to each other by e-mail regularly about all sorts of things, including engraving. His support and kind words have been invaluable to me and a real inspiration. He also encouraged me to join FEGA.
Anyway, about four months ago we were talking about gold wire inlay and a couple of weeks later a small box arrives in the mail from John. It contained all sorts of goodies. Amongst them were some gold inlay hand tools and silver and gold wire to practice with (they are pictured in the arty photo) (not the airgraver) I was simply overwhelmed by his generosity and kindness. So I thought that it was only fitting that he should have my first gold wire inlay job as a present and it was also my way of thanking him for all his support and generosity.
As many of you know, John was a steeple chase jockey when he was a very young man living in England during the war years. The photos on this post are what I did the engravings from. They were taken not long after world war two when he was a sprightly 17 year old.
It was a fun project to do with plenty to learn and mistakes to make. All of which goes into the mix for the next project. The circle around the portrait is copper with the borders being 24K gold. The plate is 75mm square (3inches)
Best regards
Andrew Biggs
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Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 5/31/2006 6:00:49 AM.
Most recent response - 6/5/2006 10:35:21 AM. |
Topic: bulino or banknote techniques Number of Responses: 3
| I wasn't fortunate enough to be at the 1996 seminar when Eric Gold described his techniques. Mike Dubber gave a brief summary in Issue 30, but I have been amazed at how little is written anywhere about bulino techniques. Meek dosen't even have the word in his book, even though he shows many examples of bulino. Turpin and Bleile describe what it is supposed to be, but I can't find anyone describing the techniques. Excellent examples I have in abundance. But where can I find good instructions on doing fine bulino work? Was there any kind of recording made of Eric Gold's seminar? Has anyone written a handbook on the techniques? |
Posted by: Stu Millar - 5/30/2006 3:41:32 PM.
Most recent response - 5/31/2006 10:52:49 AM. |
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