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Post by Ken O'Neill on Apr 23, 2017 8:57:45 GMT -5
I'm not their spokesman, but I'll be surprised if FA will work on that gun since it has been so extensively modified. Best wishes to you.
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Post by coloradoyaler on Apr 23, 2017 10:36:56 GMT -5
Bradshaw
I reviewed the hardness issue with the engraver Michael Gouse. He said it would be harder on his tools but he could do it. So we will find out! Thanks for the heads up!
jfs
I am getting extra pin and spring. Did you dry fire yours a lot? I talked with the smith and he said even though they sell snap caps they don't recommend dry firing at all.
Ken
I spoke with one of the smiths and explained the conversion that has been done. He said no problem just send it in and for $106 and return shipping they would do it with about a week turn around. He also conveyed if you don't dry fire the gun you probably would not have a problem.
Thanks!
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 24, 2017 11:59:47 GMT -5
coloradoyaler.... bas-relief, or low-relief, is shallow. Soft metals including copper, brass and mild steel have the plasticity to be deeply incised, and to roll the metal to form a crest or wave, creating a 3-dimensional appearance. Hard steel presents greater resistance to the chisel, limiting penetration; the steel breaks off rather than get pushed around. I suggested a look at the engraving of Winston Churchill as a prime example of bas-relief, and a look at Bill Johns as an example of deep, or high-relief. While their aesthetics are polar opposites, these artisans have talent. My respect for fine engraving does not extend to wanting it. I prefer a plain shooting iron. The deep, rough-hewn work of Bill Johns has a campfire look, indeed one could read it in the light of crackling logs. And feel it. I wouldn’t have deep-engraving on the cylinder of a revolver rolling rocks & dynamite.
There is no option for deep carving on your Freedom Arms. It’s bas-relief or no engraving. Coverage is a huge issue for two reasons, money and aesthetics. Aesthetics should come before loot. Brilliantly performed modest coverage beats filler-polluted “full coverage."
David Bradshaw
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Post by CraigC on Apr 24, 2017 12:37:47 GMT -5
The gun looks great, can't wait to see it engraved! Brilliantly performed modest coverage beats filler-polluted “full coverage." That's one reason why I'm always so particular about the use of negative space. So that the need for absolute total coverage doesn't come at the expense of a proper layout or the overall appearance. The cylinder, barrel and ejector housing being prime examples on my .500.  |
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Post by coloradoyaler on Apr 24, 2017 14:53:57 GMT -5
Graigc
Well actually it is going to be done very similar to yours! I hope that does not offend you. I really really liked the looks of yours that Michael did and asked it to be done very similar.
Bradshaw
I agree as I do not like the real deep relief engraving. However, I like bling. The pic of Criagc 500 is in my opinion and, that's what I am paying for, is the most handsome and well laid out engraving. As far as being to hard of material. All I can go by is what the artist says he can do. And he says he can do it.
Regards
Mark
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Post by CraigC on Apr 24, 2017 15:22:07 GMT -5
Hell no I'm not offended, can't wait to see it! You may inspire me to have my stainless Bisley engraved.  |
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Post by mnimrod45 on Apr 24, 2017 16:25:23 GMT -5
The gun looks great, can't wait to see it engraved! Brilliantly performed modest coverage beats filler-polluted “full coverage." That's one reason why I'm always so particular about the use of negative space. So that the need for absolute total coverage doesn't come at the expense of a proper layout or the overall appearance. The cylinder, barrel and ejector housing being prime examples on my .500. Holy crap Craig! That is awesome! While I've never had anything against engraving, I have never swooned over it but that thing with the octagon and engraving is just awesome. I can dream. |
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Post by CraigC on Apr 24, 2017 18:46:53 GMT -5
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