As you read in the previous post; I do so many different things in connection with making all the parts for my PCP rifles, it's usually quite some time between using a skill set ... and doing it the next time. It could be a year between, as I prepare other parts for a collection of work.

I have not done single point hand engraving for some time. I felt I should practice some, to brush up on the skills before cutting customer parts.



I did some sketching ...



Then I drew the pattern on the part. A billet tower for a Yukon Orion.



I started cutting the backbone lines with a single point graver.



I finished these main lines. Then erased the ink.



I worked on the background.



Then added detail, shading, and refined the engraving to it's current state. It's not complete, but close.

Then, there's the other side!

Gary



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Man, that's awesome. Kudos Gary.

-- Jim

That IS really nice - yet another talent, on top of what is already a pretty impressive set

great job so far

Here's this side (the back side) finished ... So far as engraving.

Hope you enjoyed seeing the progression.

Gary

Beautiful artwork Gary! Your metal carving has always been my favorite and this piece shows why. Your organic symmetry and depth of presentation really makes it "POP". It's neat how you have the carving over flowing its frame giving the impression of even more depth.

Thanks for sharing,

Kent

Niiiiiiiiice.

Darn, Kent used the artist icon first.

Lon

Gary,
Every time I see your engraving I ask, "How does he do that!"
Very impressive!

as ever .... seems the hands not that rusty.
nice work.

Nice to see you made it back.

Gary,

Very impressive as always. What kind of hours are put into one side? Must be a considerable amount of time?

Thanks for sharing with us.

Pedro

Just enough to finish it, and no more. . Hey, common Pedro, you know you can't answer questions like that. . How long does it take Charlie Daniels to play Devil went down to Georgia? Three minutes? Doesn't tell you a thing ... Haha. It's all relative to skill, experience, mood, and just the flow of the work that day.

But, since you asked .... 9 hours and 17 minutes. . Next time it could be 7 hours and 12 minutes or 19 hours and look like crap. That's the "hand" part of the "hand"made ya know.

Gary

Gary,

I know it isn't fair to ask. For us that have never done anything like it, to have an idea what it actually takes to do the engraving makes us appreciate it that much more? If that makes sense?

Thanks for sharing, nice to be able to see the artistic qualities that you bring to your work.

Have a great week!

Pedro

I know a few metal workers that would Kill to be able to do that nice a job, no matter How much Time it takes.
you continue to amaze. Thanks for Sharing

Kent said what I wanted to say!! Overflowing the borders like that really adds to the effect. Very nice Gary!
Cheers
Neil

Thanks you Rick.

Thanks Neil. Glad you like it. I enjoy tossing in something unexpected when I can.

Gary

Nice! I particularly like the way the scrollwork wraps around the pin/bolt hole.

Is the background 'stippling' hammered work, or carved with a burr?

Hi Sean.
I like the design to stand proud of the background, so ive carved it out with rotary tools. Then I stipple it with the burr. Gives a relief with more punch.
Gary

Any more depth on that, and you'll need a step ladder to work on it.