Author Archives: luckydollar

Ruger Vaquero – Cylinder

Posted on April 10, 2012 by luckydollar

The design calls for flowers and scrolls all around the cylinder. The design transfer and layout went nice and easy but the engraving was another issue. Continue reading →

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Ruger Frame – update

Posted on February 19, 2012 by luckydollar

The Bisley model is a BIG hand gun and It just looked too large for my jig that holds the parts for engraving. Continue reading →

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Navy Chief’s Knife – Fair Winds…

Posted on February 18, 2012 by luckydollar

Even with only four hours including a break for lunch I think it turned out perfect. Continue reading →

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Ruger Vaquero Frame engraving

Posted on February 12, 2012 by luckydollar

On the Bisley model the grip and frame must be together to draw the design. Then taken apart to engrave each piece. It will take extra care to ensure the scrolls meet exactly when rejoined. Continue reading →

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Who Dares Wins Silver Buckle – Update

Posted on February 5, 2012 by luckydollar

Steven Pressfield’s book “The War of Art” is a great book. Aimed at writers it also serves artist of all media. Sometimes I am frozen into inactivity by my self imposed fear of failure. Continue reading →

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Ruger Grip Frame

Posted on January 26, 2012 by luckydollar

Cleaned the metal, transferred a larger name and it fit perfectly. Just the right border top and bottom and the script font looks great with the scrolls. Continue reading →

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Vaquero Trigger Guard

Posted on January 26, 2012 by luckydollar

made the first cut. I’m using a 105 degree graver with a 50 degree face. Cut through the Ruger stainless steel like it was silver. Continue reading →

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Ruger Vaquero Design

Posted on January 25, 2012 by luckydollar

When the gun owner and I met he mentioned that his Dad did leather carving and that he really liked flower designs. So I changed the design to include a flower design typically used in leather work. Continue reading →

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Who Dares Wins Silver Buckle

Posted on January 24, 2012 by luckydollar

Met with Travis Luz of JTL Leather this morning to plan the belt attachment points for the back of the buckle Continue reading →

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On the Bench…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by luckydollar

Bisley model Vaquero so it is nice and BIG with plenty of room to design and engrave. And since this one is part of a matched pair I’ll get to double my fun and do the same design on the next pistol. Continue reading →

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