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Old 04-11-2009, 01:01 PM
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Default Re: Gunsmith Learning to Engrave

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Originally Posted by CStolz338 View Post
Here comes the but, this last gun I sent him in January is still at his shop, due to his compressor breaking down and him not being able to afford parts or a replacement compressor.
This is a good reason to have a back up plan. Mine is the ability to engrave with hammer and chisel and push graver. When i can afford it, I plan to get the co2 foot pedal set up, or just get a palm control with the co2 hook up. Also, establishing a relationship with a jeweler or gunsmith that has air hook ups is not a bad idea. Several years ago my house was without power for 3 or 4 days. Off to my friendly neighborhood jeweler, and i was in business the first day.

take care,

Tom
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