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Fine Embellishment Everything from hand engraving and scrimshaw to filework and carving. The fine art end of the knifemaker's craft.

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Old 10-26-2006, 05:45 AM
Marcus Hunt Marcus Hunt is offline
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Tools.......

Whilst visiting a Kenyan craftsmens co-operativive I couldn't help thinking of you guys and our discussions/arguments about our tools. These guys work with next to nothing and turn out some of the most exquisite carvings I've seen. I hope you enjoy seeing them.....

Vise? What's that?


hand tools???


No computers except the brain, nor even a pencil, to lay out the design


A nice comfortable seat and bench to work at.....NOT!


Seeing how happy people can be with next to nothing really made me think.
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Old 10-26-2006, 06:43 AM
peterinct peterinct is offline
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Interesting Marcus. I had been amazed just looking at some of the works of the early 20th century engravers that worked with little or no magnification and all purely hand done.

I also admire the type of carving you depicted in various woods and stone. Impressive to say the least.

Peter
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Old 10-26-2006, 06:49 AM
Greg obach Greg obach is offline
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great pictures.... impressive

thank you
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Old 10-26-2006, 06:53 AM
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Marcus, congrats on your marriage. Just goes to show you dont need all the bells & whistles to do good work. I understand most Europeans (engravers) dont use power/air or microscope also.
Their work stands for itself.
many happy years for you & your bride.
Kent
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Old 10-26-2006, 02:59 PM
JJ Roberts JJ Roberts is offline
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Marcus..Congraulations on your marriage, hope that you have as many and more of the happy years I am having being wed for 32. Enjoyed seeing the pictures.it is amazing what someone can do with just a few tools. I am asked by people who want to get into engraving, and I tell them..if they are really serious a small bench vise, a couple of machinists hammers, chisels mounted in wood or steel, and a couple of hand gravers...and dedication to keep at it. I hope to see more pictures of Kenya. Keep us posted.

JJ Roberts
School of Artistic Engraving
Manassa, VA
www.angelfire.com/va2/engraver
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Old 10-26-2006, 08:47 PM
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Tim W Tim W is offline
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You know I would use the same vise he did but I don't think I'm limber enough anymore. I really appreciate those photos, they put things into perspective quite well.

It's amazing what you can't see looking down at our 144 square inches of space on the bench.


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