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oddtodd · Silver Status Member

Has anyone tried engraving on metal or checkering on wood? I am thinking about buying the tools (about 25/30 bucks) and trying it myself. I am also interested in stippling. I was thinking maybe my dremel tool with the tiniest round bit I can find? Let me know what you guys think.

Slavia · Moderator

I haven't seen much in the way of engraving or checkering here.

We have discussed jeweling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7xNhUyufEY&feature=related
And:
http://www.airgunhome.com/agforum/viewtopic.php?t=1760&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60

And we've also discussed stippling:
http://www.airgunhome.com/agforum/viewtopic.php?t=1887

Keep us posted on what you come up with.

Amigo · Veteran Member

Todd:

If seriously interested in trying engraving, I would suggest buying a book Titled: The Art of Engraving by James B. Meek. I believe the book is still available through Brownells, Inc. 200 South Front street Montezuma, Iowa 50171.

"The Art of Engraving" is probably the most comprehensive & best instructional book on engraving to be found in the western hemisphere.

Brownells also has very good checkering instructional books and, if I recall correctly, some include patterns.

Brownells is also the largest gunsmith supply house in the western hemisphere and carry quality tools and supplies. They don't carry "cheap" stuff - it is quality.

Having dabbled in both checkering and engraving, I would suggest trying checkering first. Then, if you have the patience to do flawless checkering or the ability or ingenuity to "hide" checkering flaws, move on to engraving.

Good engravers are getting hard to find. Good Luck.

Amigo

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

Thanks guys. I have a tendency to be artsy-fartsy with things as my wife puts it. I especailly love to add little decorative things like ivy on furniture that I build.

I've thought about doing an ivy theme on my rifle, but I haven't came up with a decent pattern yet.

kanyon · Silver Status Member

Hi...There's a guy on the GTA International Forums thats has a vid on youtube about stippling his B51 ..user name is - CFX Marauder.

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

Here is the gun that inspired me. My dad had it custom made. The gunsmith that made it isn't alive anymore or I would be asking him to take me as an apprentice.

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

I found the stippling video. It's at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nic2GxRKjdE

cw · Banned

He needs a much smaller bit, so it's less cobby.

Slavia · Moderator

cw · Banned

No, I missed that one. I don't think that I would care
too much for that finish.

I've head a lot of people complain about the grip
surface of the P3 and it's clones, but I've never personally
experienced any issues in that area. I use mine mostly
for close pest control and the OEM grip suits that, for me,
to a tee.

Slavia · Moderator

woodhippy · Member

I will agree with Amigo, Brownells is THE place to go for any of your smithing tools/supplies. I use their barrel threading dies, cutters to recrown barrels, taps/dies, and it is all 100% quality products.
You should go to their web site and go to the video section, they have an archive of smithing videos, and you may find something of interest there. I dont work for them, I have always had good products, as well as the best customer service.