Thread: Spike project

Hey guys,

Thought ya'll would like to see the pattern for one of the next projects in the pipe. I've got a Spike 5/8" in excellent condition for this project.
The pattern will be single layer of 20 ga. nickle with the background removed and hand engraving the details.
I'm looking to use some black acrylic on this one for the wedge to help save several ounces on the end of the scales.

cheers,

That ought to be beautiful, can't wait to see the finished set. I've got a lot of sketches of engraved scales, some totally see through,but wasn't sure about using a backing plate(now after seeing ideas like yours I think it would set off an engraving perfectly). So far I was only considering working in wood and maybe acrylic. Metal seems like a daunting job but very well worth the effort. I'd like to work with copper but it seems so prone to oxidation and tarnish I don't think it would be feasible.

Shutterbug,

How did you learn to do engraving? Heck, how did you learn to do the drawing? That is beautiful.

David

Originally Posted by Strikur

That ought to be beautiful, can't wait to see the finished set. I've got a lot of sketches of engraved scales, some totally see through,but wasn't sure about using a backing plate(now after seeing ideas like yours I think it would set off an engraving perfectly). So far I was only considering working in wood and maybe acrylic. Metal seems like a daunting job but very well worth the effort. I'd like to work with copper but it seems so prone to oxidation and tarnish I don't think it would be feasible.

Thanks! Metal is a bit tricky for scales. You've got to remember that the total weight of your scales has to be the same or less than your razor. Most guys will recommend against using metal for scales, I'm just a bit crazy.
I would advise against copper because of the reasons that you stated. However, I know that at least one of the guys has used a copper liner for their scales and they turned out beautiful. So YMMV
The main thing is to have fun, and enjoy the journey!

cheers!

Originally Posted by Alembic

Shutterbug,

How did you learn to do engraving? Heck, how did you learn to do the drawing? That is beautiful.

David

There is a neat little company in Emporia, KS. called GRS Tools.
They are the new Mecca as far as modern hand engraving is concerned.
They sell all the tools for hand engraving, from hammers and gravers through binocular microscopes and high end pnuematic hand engraving machienes for fine jewellery work. They also sell several resorces for learning engraving and how to draw type materials. They also offer week long classes through out the year at different levels of experience. (I just wish I could afford to attend some of them.) I've gotten most of my stuff through them, and taught myself over the years.

started the spike project today. Got about 4 hrs of cutting time in.
The scales are 20 ga. nickle.
Thought ya'll would like a shot in progress.

cheers.

Dang it!... there you go again,

Now I have to buy some nickel and try my jeweller's saw out on this stuff... it's driving me crazy


VERY nice my friend, great stuff

What a work of art!

That dime doesn't reflect the actual price does it?

Very nice, you have some talent, my friend!

Four hours on one scale? Impressive my friend. True artisan work there. Thank you for posting the pictures of your work.

Chris L