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Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
 
Some of my recent works- a pair of Stanley block planes:  -
 
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
 
You're just an amazing woman!
Beautiful work indeed.

Can you fill us in on how you do these? Equipment, patterns, chisels (or whatever you call them).

Any step by step photos?

What about links to help us find the answers?

You're a special lady. Keep up the great work.
 
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
 
Thanks, Raymond!
the patterns are fairly traditional from gun engraving- I get all the books and reference material I can lay my hands on, and from there it's mix and match of what's gone before- and LOTS of practice drawing scrolls. Shading is a whole 'nother beast to conquer, but that makes the designs POP.
These designs were drawn on the planes freehand.
As for tools, I use gravers- 3/32 square lengths of steel in a holder- the face is sharpened at 45 degrees in a diamond shape- the long point is what does the cutting. "power" to driver the cutter comes from hand (push gravers), a very light hammer, or air assist (pneumatic).
Did I mention LOTS of practice?????
For links, try www.igraver.com/forum
 
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
 
I'm really amazed at what you get done Cat!
Really terrific!
 
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
 
Fantastic!
 
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
 
What do you do with these? Do people commission you to do them? They are Fantastic, also have you ever engraved on Motorcycle Engines?
 
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
 
Thanks, Neil! No, these are for sale- I also do them on commission- and have yet to do bike parts- wanna send some down?!
 
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImflDQmGhew
This is a video of what I do
 
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
 
Thanks, that was a cool Video, you check into doing Bike parts, handle bars, cases, and stuff. Could be another business source.
 
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
 
My friend, Otto Carter, in Abilene, Texas does all kind of motorcycle parts for the Harley riders and it's been very lucrative for him.

He does a lot of guns, knives, buckles also. The antique gun guys are everywhere.
 
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
 
Wow, wow, wow.

Very nice work Cat.

I've always admired that type of work. I love the look of Lee Valley Tools.

Peace,
Bob
 
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
 
Wow, thats really beautiful work Kat. The video was very interesting to watch, as well.
 
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
 
Yes awesome and the video explained well impressive
 
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
 
Cat your work is so wonderful to see! I hope you get really busy with orders for it!

The video was excellent,too. You must be a very patient girl to do that!
 
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
 
Cat; can add nothing that hasn't already been said, pick the best of and I'll do the "What they said" thing...congrats, your work is "professional"...there, said it...lat'r
 


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