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Topic: Matting vs. Stippling Number of Responses: 3
Is there a significant difference in the visual effect when you stipple with a gravermax essentually "vibrating" a faceted tip round graver, as opposed to punching a matting tool onto the metal background areas? Which gives the most attractive surface treatment? Or are both valid depending on the effect you want? And, do any companies sell premade matting tools, or must the engraver always make his own?
Thanks guys,
Mark Sedlak
ps. By the way, I love the new Ron Smith book. Very helpful. Thanks for the heads-up reviews. |
Posted by: Mark Sedlak - 3/8/2006 11:24:18 AM.
Most recent response - 3/9/2006 9:01:21 AM. |
Topic: Hello from New Zealand Number of Responses: 6
Hi Everyone
Thank you all for those kind words about the 25th anniversary logo.
I had better introduce myself to you all. I’m 48 years old (I was 47 yesterday!!!) I’m married with grown up kids that have all flown the nest. I live in Christchurch New Zealand and have a very small signwriting business called Award Signs Ltd. I’ve been self employed for about 22/23 years now and have employed my daughter, Rebecca, for the last 10 years.
I took up engraving about the middle of last year and joined FEGA at the end of last year. I’m really enjoying the engraving side of things as most of my day job is computer orientated, so to get back to hand skills is a refreshing change. John Barraclough approached me last year through the knife network forum and we have become firm friends ever since. He is teaching me some of the subtleties of engraving.
I have been practicing with a Classic Lindsay Airgraver and have purchased various books, DVD’s and castings from FEGA. All of which are worth their weight in gold.
I’ll post a few pictures in the next few days of a home made knife I’ve just finished engraving so you can see what stage I’m at.
I do have one or two suggestions that maybe helpful to FEGA and its members.
1. I can mock up a digital version of the FEGA logo for you in Photoshop. Perhaps in landscape and portrait? Maybe with the help of Marty Rabeno as it worked really well with the 25th logo.
2. In the members’ page, would it be worthwhile having both logos in a large size (high resolution) for members to access and download so that they can use them on letterheads, business cards etc.
3. Why not look at getting the “new look” logos printed in bumper sticker form and post one of each out to all the members in the next engraver magazine. You could also keep a few in stock so that if members wanted an extra one they could purchase them for a couple of bucks each (or whatever it costs) You could get these stickers printed pretty cheaply these days on digital printers and they would be picture perfect. A lot of signwriting shops have them these days and the rates are very reasonable.
Anyway that is my two cents worth and I’ll look forward to talking to you all in the future.
Best regards
Andrew Biggs
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Posted by: Andrew Biggs - 2/22/2006 6:56:34 PM.
Most recent response - 2/28/2006 6:39:47 PM. |
Topic: 25th Anniversary Logo Number of Responses: 16
OK members! As you know, FEGA is now in its 25th year. It would be nice to have some sort of logo to celebrate this. How about all of you Photoshop friendly folks come up with a nice logo? I'm open to ideas. The sky is the limit. You can draw it or make it from Photoshop. Just so it shows the 25th year and 1981-2006.
You can e-mail fega@fega.com with your submission or any questions. Get those creative juices going! |
Posted by: Rex Pedersen - 2/11/2006 10:24:08 AM.
Most recent response - 2/23/2006 9:13:55 AM. |
Topic: Job Opportunity Number of Responses: 0
| Established, prestigious Gun Store located in beautiful Denver, Colorado is seeking the right individual to fill our engraving studio. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. If you are interested, or you know someone who might be, please call Rich or Renee at Gunsmoke, (303)456-4545. or e-mail to renee_wyatt@hotmail.com. |
Posted by: Renee Wyatt - 2/21/2006 3:40:58 PM.
Most recent response - 2/21/2006 3:40:58 PM. |
Topic: Know this engraver? Number of Responses: 3
| I am trying to find out the name of an engraver who signed an engraved rifle with the initials RJC. This is a contemperary practitioner. Any ideas? |
Posted by: Sam Welch - 2/15/2006 11:10:04 AM.
Most recent response - 2/16/2006 6:09:12 PM. |
Topic: antique finish Number of Responses: 2
Hi, Thanks for considering my question. I have volunteered to engrave [for my local gun club for a fund raiser], a reblued, pitted Winchester 1873 cal 32. I have polished out most of he rust pits,the barrel is getting relined. Will be engraving it in a period type engraving, sign and date it. The stock has seen 120 years of service so it will not look new. There was another 1873, no blueing left on it but it had more apeal because of the pateina [sorry no spell check] and didn't have dark blueing on top of the rust pits.
So to get that old look what would you think?
I could slow rust blue and use mild acid to lighten it while keeping the engraving dark. But that would be muddy looking and not worn shiny like.
Send it out to get tempered blued, that rubs off and leaves a worn look.
Send it out and get it silver plated and tarnish it. But that would leave the barrel, butt plate to age.
Blast it with a real fine abrasive, makes a great gun metal gray but not aged.
Any questions, comments,will be appreciated. If you think it is a dumb, waste of time, could be sleeping, there is better things to do with my time, or anything else, Let Me Know. I might agree with you. Mark |
Posted by: Mark Hoechst - 2/13/2006 12:02:02 AM.
Most recent response - 2/15/2006 9:40:33 PM. |
Topic: Promotional items Number of Responses: 11
| Are there any promotional items from the Guild, such as baseball caps or shirts with the FEGA logo on them? If not, is anyone other than myself interested in them? |
Posted by: William Moody - 2/8/2006 3:45:39 PM.
Most recent response - 2/12/2006 9:52:56 AM. |
Topic: where to buy handles Number of Responses: 1
| hi all new to site and it has been very informative i have been doing jewelry engraving for about a yr and would like to try my hand at gun/knife engraving but all my engraver handles are the hand puush type and i can't find the type to use with hammer can any one tell me where to buy this type of handle or how to make them (type of metal to use graver retention ect.) any help would be great and keep up the good work on this site |
Posted by: Thomas Glenn - 2/11/2006 3:35:15 AM.
Most recent response - 2/11/2006 7:59:30 AM. |
Topic: Looking for lessons Number of Responses: 2
| I live in Mass, and am looking for an instrutor to help get me started in engraving. Eventually I would like to be able to engrave guns. If you can suggest a teacher or class in Mass, CT, RI or otherwise close enough to get to after work or weekends, I will appreciate the lead. Thank you. |
Posted by: Hank Pfeifer - 1/13/2006 8:53:08 PM.
Most recent response - 2/10/2006 4:23:19 PM. |
Topic: FEGA 25th Ann. Action results Number of Responses: 5
| I left the Reno show banquet/auction Saturday night floating on a cloud (and I don't even drink). The donated action celebrating the 25th anniversary of FEGA sold for $5000 during the auction. What a night!!! |
Posted by: Sam Welch - 1/24/2006 10:40:33 PM.
Most recent response - 1/27/2006 10:46:42 AM. |
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