I need some ideas for mine.

Gino Cargnel

I was told gold inlays ware-out or erode away like anything.

Ken Hurst from Lynton McKenzie in Meek's book.

Gold inlays only wear when they are subject to abrasion, as in carrying/handling or sliding in and out of a tight-fitting case. Grip cap should be no problem at all.

OTOH gold inlays especially of animals are considered by some to be somewhat flashy, while a well-executed gold border is almost always acceptable to even a conservative eye.
Regards, Joe

This question is posted by one who thinks Roger Kehr's work is amateur? Geez.

Stephen

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Originally posted by Lord Frith:
This question is posted by one who thinks Roger Kehr's work is amateur? Geez.

Stephen

I was only kidding.This was a reaction to a negative post on the same thread about someone`s work That I posted.

shootaway,

Sorry, did not mean to be derisive. I need more turorial on subtle humor. Your floor plate is gorgeous and begs the question: Why not use the same engraver for the grip cap?
Seems there would be less discrepancy in styles and you would not be asking one engraver to copy that of a peer.
Just a thought, maybe not a good one, eh?

Stephen

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Originally posted by Lord Frith:
shootaway,

Sorry, did not mean to be derisive. I need more turorial on subtle humor. Your floor plate is gorgeous and begs the question: Why not use the same engraver for the grip cap?
Seems there would be less discrepancy in styles and you would not be asking one engraver to copy that of a peer.
Just a thought, maybe not a good one, eh?

Stephen

Thanks.I am using the same engraver.He asked me what would I like and I said whatever you think would look nice with the floor plate and trigget guard.He said that I`ve got him thinking again.

TC1, me gusta!

Here's another. Won't suit your project but thought I'd post this again anyway.

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Originally posted by shootaway:

quote:

Originally posted by Lord Frith:
shootaway,

Sorry, did not mean to be derisive. I need more turorial on subtle humor. Your floor plate is gorgeous and begs the question: Why not use the same engraver for the grip cap?
Seems there would be less discrepancy in styles and you would not be asking one engraver to copy that of a peer.
Just a thought, maybe not a good one, eh?

Stephen

Thanks.I am using the same engraver.He asked me what would I like and I said whatever you think would look nice with the floor plate and trigget guard.He said that I`ve got him thinking again.

Shootaway,

You have the ring in hand. Any time you give a craftsman creative license things, at least in my world, seem to work out to perfection. Your money is well spent. Keep us posted.

Stephen

That`s a really nice grip cap Rabeno did for you,308Sako.

Shootaway,

Went by Ralf's booth yesterday a DSC show and saw your rifle. I think you are going to love that rifle! It's a beauty and handles perfectly....

Thanks,jjs.

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Originally posted by shootaway:
That`s a really nice grip cap Rabeno did for you,308Sako.

Yes, it looks far better in person... Marty is a talented individual. Looking forward to seeing him during SCi.

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Originally posted by richj:
Gino Cargnel

That is beautiful! Anyone else know of work like this?

Greg

Some examples here.

http://www.biesen.com/E%20sale%201.html

There's a story with that woodchuck.

The gunsmith (G. Beitzinger) that had it done ask Gino for a woodchuck. When George got it back it was a bird, a Woodcock. George called Gino back and told him is was wrong.

Gino said,"Woodchuck, woodcock what the difference". He was a fast worker.

A not very good photo of my Pierce receivered custom. James Anderson wood work and Ken Hurst engraving.