Looking for someone in DFW area to do some engraving on a pistol. Its a Christmas present and the engraving will be name and date so I would hope it would be simple. I have a dremel myself but.....
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Gunsmithing Engraving
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Re: Engraving
Stacy, Don't know what model, but..been through this myself and this is what I have learned:
1. Hand cut lettering is a separate engraving skill that not every great free form engraver has. Cutting a scroll is an art form, cutting a perfect monogram, different, cutting a text line, different. In the old days you would get your hand cut lettering done at a silversmith as they did lettering all day long. Now, with tightened laws, no longer. Once had an incredible scroller do the lettering on a barrel....a true wtf? moment.
2. Putting a name and date on a pistol, which I have done, is great, but it is end game for valuations unless that name is in itself important. Many, including me, have had a silver plate set into the grip and engraved those or, placed the engraving on the backstrap (easy to remove).
3. Custom engraved grips. I've used Boone, nice work. You can get great $65 1911 panel pairs and start there.
http://www.engravingextraordinare.com/Gallery-EngravedGripsandGuns.html
http://www.boonetrading.com/Pg14.html
http://www.josevalenciastudio.com/pistol_grips.html
http://www.amazon.com/Pewter-Engraved-Nameplate-Scroll-Design/dp/B0032UB7GQ
http://www.jmbdistribution.com/custom_page_3.htm
3. Roll stamping is a great solution for a low cost, clear and permanent marking. I use it regularly and, honestly, for "working" pieces it works.
4. There are lots of great TX engravers and I've used a few of them. This will get you going. David is reasonable and can letter.
David Wade Harris
FFL 5-75-221-01-6B-35328
8600 Three Creek Ct.
Granbury Texas 76049
817-326-2485
http://www.dwharris.com/default1.htm
http://www.dwharris.com/gun%20pictures/autos/auto1/index.htm
Stacy, Don't know what model, but..been through this myself and this is what I have learned:
1. Hand cut lettering is a separate engraving skill that not every great free form engraver has. Cutting a scroll is an art form, cutting a perfect monogram, different, cutting a text line, different. In the old days you would get your hand cut lettering done at a silversmith as they did lettering all day long. Now, with tightened laws, no longer. Once had an incredible scroller do the lettering on a barrel....a true wtf? moment.
2. Putting a name and date on a pistol, which I have done, is great, but it is end game for valuations unless that name is in itself important. Many, including me, have had a silver plate set into the grip and engraved those or, placed the engraving on the backstrap (easy to remove).
3. Custom engraved grips. I've used Boone, nice work. You can get great $65 1911 panel pairs and start there.
http://www.engravingextraordinare.com/Gallery-EngravedGripsandGuns.html
http://www.boonetrading.com/Pg14.html
http://www.josevalenciastudio.com/pistol_grips.html
http://www.amazon.com/Pewter-Engraved-Nameplate-Scroll-Design/dp/B0032UB7GQ
http://www.jmbdistribution.com/custom_page_3.htm
3. Roll stamping is a great solution for a low cost, clear and permanent marking. I use it regularly and, honestly, for "working" pieces it works.
4. There are lots of great TX engravers and I've used a few of them. This will get you going. David is reasonable and can letter.
David Wade Harris
FFL 5-75-221-01-6B-35328
8600 Three Creek Ct.
Granbury Texas 76049
817-326-2485
http://www.dwharris.com/default1.htm
http://www.dwharris.com/gun%20pictures/autos/auto1/index.htm
Re: Engraving
I thought about that but I feel more comfortable with a gun engraver working on a $1000 pistol. Especially since 20 people other than me donated money to get it done. Thanks for the suggestion though.
I thought about that but I feel more comfortable with a gun engraver working on a $1000 pistol. Especially since 20 people other than me donated money to get it done. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Re: Engraving
I agree with Rollingthunder.
I happen to have purchased the complete studio of a full time engraver friend that past away.
He had just purchased a Steve lindsay Palm control, He never got to get the use of it on a job.
I have to say that I am finding it very hard to develop engraving skills. practise practise practise and I still find it hard. One day it may fall into place for me.
When I see what my friend produced from the older GRS equipment and what I can do with the new high tech gear, it seems a bit embarrassing.
I have no one within realistic driving distance that I can go to to get lessons. You can watch all the dvd's and videos, nothing beats interacting with a person doing the work in front of you.
I agree with Rollingthunder.
I happen to have purchased the complete studio of a full time engraver friend that past away.
He had just purchased a Steve lindsay Palm control, He never got to get the use of it on a job.
I have to say that I am finding it very hard to develop engraving skills. practise practise practise and I still find it hard. One day it may fall into place for me.
When I see what my friend produced from the older GRS equipment and what I can do with the new high tech gear, it seems a bit embarrassing.
I have no one within realistic driving distance that I can go to to get lessons. You can watch all the dvd's and videos, nothing beats interacting with a person doing the work in front of you.
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