PalmControl carving on finished sideplate

[Phil Coggan]

Here's the second plate, (Kudu) most of the chisel work was done with the PalmControl.
http://engravingschool.com/forum-pics/phil2008/6b523c05.jpg
http://engravingschool.com/forum-pics/phil2008/aba90c16.jpg
Phil

[rick woodward]

Simply perfection, Phil. When I see a new post of yours , i go right to it. Always amazed at the quality and skill. Thanks for posting it. rickw

[Danny C]

Thanks Phil for posting - we are used to a really great range of engravings and inlays, from beginners to experts, but yours is something different, with the 3d effect. So we all like to "take a look".

Thank You for Posting

ps Think your son might want to post sometime?

[Barry Lee Hands]

All I can say is, Fabulous!

[PatP]

magnificant! The depth you can achieve just blows my mind!

[SVD]

Say Phil

Is this the sideplate you were expecting to have done in November? If so then adding power has really sped up your process!

[Dave London]

Phil
Just Fantastic:whoo: and the thread with Simons work is amazing also. Thank you Both:cheers2: One ? what are the items in the bench with string wraped around them. Thanks Dave

[Phil Coggan]

That's "GOLD" Dave wrapped around card. :D

[SVD]

Wow.

That's a lot of different sizes of gold wire. Looks like you're ready for any size inlay without having to stop and fiddle about.

I assume the cards are all labeled as to the size that's wound around them?

[Phil Coggan]

It's surprising how much gold is used, if you were doing a gold border line around side plates, action, top strap, top lever, forend tip, forend, trigger guard, etc. etc...work it out, probably four or more feet!
All the cards are numbered .2, .25, .3, etc. it's a lot easier that way when you're inlaying leaves etc.

Phil

[jack]

GREAT WORK. Looks like you and your new toy are getting along just fine. Are you impressed with the time saved? Take care Jack

[rbaptiste]

Good Job, nice!
How do you make the surface finish, do you use sand?

[Rick S]

Phil...Phil...Phil,

Flawless design, Flawless execution. Thank You. You embody the archetype "Master Engraver" qualities we all strive for. Thank you again for inspiring us all.
Did you actually use the airgraver to execute any of the modeling? Or was it utilized only in the deep hacking away of the outline of the design? And please, one more thing : Are you glass bead blasting the finished product?

~Respectfully,

Rick Simmons

[Dave London]

Thanks Phil
Duh Gold wire, makes sense now:smilielol5:

[charles starks]

that is simply outstanding sir

[Phil Coggan]

Thanks all.
The Palmcontrol was used for cutting out the design, removing the background and then carving the scrolls, scrapers and burnishers to finish. A punch was used for background matting and an abrasive rubber over the everything just to dull it down, this does'nt remove any metal.

Phil