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    Rococo Engraving styles

    Their name is on the program? No seriously though, that which is not understood is magic that which is, is science. There is formula in art, Fibonacci mathematical equations give us the perfect spiral a formula used in rococo spirals. There is the golden rectangle, and abstraction in...
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    Rococo Engraving styles

    Thank you Dave this was extremely informative and I can see much more investigation is needed on my part. My next question is one that begins with a compliment. Your work clearly sets you apart and gives you authority to set standards. Where do the designs/examples you show come from...
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    Rococo Engraving styles

    What you are saying makes sense to me when taking into consideration of the gunstocks as a canvas. One would be forced to utilize as much of the surface area and 3 dimensional aspects of the venue , the stock, barrel , locks etc.
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    Rococo Engraving styles

    In my best attempt at gentlemanly respect and politeness of making a point I can't leave this one alone for a couple of reasons the first being many of my fellow humans exist in in darkness about Art having rules of execution and #2 Dave is correct about 1,2,3. A supporting example would be...
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    Die stamping vs engraving

    http://microstamp.us/
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    Rococo Engraving styles

    I searched the forum prior but found nothing to answer my questions on this. The rococo carving and engraving styles on American longrifles, how does it compare to rococo from France? Plus what is the standard if any for this style, I mean are there rules to define it, design it and produce...
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    my 36 caliber longrifle pics

    Is that an offer to instruct me on proper woodworking techniques?
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    This one I want to work over

    Hunt smaller game in the words of Hawkeye " light lead and little powder, no bullet flies true from a kicking rifle"
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    swamping a barrel

    Octagon to round on the lathe would be easier and still be attractive
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    Void in Butt Plate Casting

    I've had really bad experiences mixing brass and silver one seems to dissolve the other and this solder contains 20% silver so I don't know how it would work, just have to pay your money and take your chance.
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    Void in Butt Plate Casting

    If you got a replacement would it fit the same as the one that is already fitted? If the new one won't be an exact match I could repair that one by filling or fuseing brass back into the porosity. It would take a bit of torch work but it's most likely it would blend in the same color because...
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    Nails/brads for nickel escutcheon inlay

    I need to clarify that the melting or balling up the wire is done from the bottom end of the wire , the bead climbs upward this is much easier to control and get a symmetrical head on the nail
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    Nails/brads for nickel escutcheon inlay

    You are not alone........
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    Nails/brads for nickel escutcheon inlay

    I suppose you could, it would be about the same as die striking . There are also "cup burrs" which are available in some 1 to 2 mm diameters from the jewelry supply house which when chucked in a hand piece and flex shaft wil cut a nice round dome shape. Each one of these things would...
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    my 36 caliber longrifle pics

    Wait till you see the next one :grin:
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    Nails/brads for nickel escutcheon inlay

    In order to make brads nails or rivets ( I do this all the time)you get a piece of wire or you can make your wire which ever you prefer. Try Rio Grande jewelry supply https://www.riogrande.com/Search/Nickel-wire cut of a piece at least 12" long put one end in the vise then use some vise...
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    TOTW Vincent Ohio Rifle Build

    Never use a tap if it feels cold to the touch such as in the garage in the winter warm it up first then it is much less likely to snap.
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    my 36 caliber longrifle pics

    Actually ....... the Andrew Long rifle on page 84 of Bivins book LR's of NC appeals to me and I think it would be a nice one to copy
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    My amatuer attempt at a Lehigh rifle

    I especially like the vent pick placement really nice results on the color play of the curl. As far as the recoil have you tried lighter loads? Less powder? Not such a tight fit on the patch? Is it a bullet twist or a round ball twist on the rifling? In the famous words of Hawkeye "...
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    my 36 caliber longrifle pics

    Thank you! And To all who have commented on the " Gator Getter " I appreciate your input, honesty and encouragement. I went in the direction I did because I am of the opinion that In order to do historical I would need original rifles to examine and copy from or at least some in museums...
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