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Rich Hambrook · #1 09-09-2012, 09:10 PM

Hello everyone! I havent been on this forum for a VERY LONG TIME!!!! With working full time, having my business go crazy and trying to spend as much time with my family before our son left for college, WOW! I have done quite a bit of work and thought that since I had a minute I would share a couple.
Best regards,
Rich

Herpolsheimer · #2 09-09-2012, 09:37 PM

Welcome back. Life does get busy. Love the shotgun with the multi color inlay. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

mtgraver · #3 09-09-2012, 10:08 PM

Rich,
Beautiful work, thanks for catching us up on your absence.
Mark

chujybear · #4 09-09-2012, 10:38 PM

Bright orange is brilliant.
Carvings not so bad either

Rich Hambrook · #5 09-10-2012, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the nice compliments. Yes, the carving was my first "real attempt" at it. It came out decent. A lot of work but I like the way it enhances the whole project. I was inspired by Mr. Rundell. His work is breath taking!

GeneC · #6 09-10-2012, 03:47 PM

I think the pen would look so much better with the big red N on it.

Outstanding work overall

Rich Hambrook · #7 09-11-2012, 07:52 AM

I don't think my son would appreciate that! Lol. Those were a graduation gift for him. He is in his first year at MIZZOU.

JJ Roberts · #8 09-11-2012, 10:17 AM

Rich,

back keep us posted and keep up the good work.

J.J.

dimovengraving · #9 09-12-2012, 12:57 PM

Hi Rich
Awesome works

Bert Edmonston · #10 10-19-2012, 07:28 AM

WOW!!!

Awesome work!

One question. What metals did you use to inlay the birds? The brown and orange colors is really cool!

SEngraver · #11 10-19-2012, 08:23 AM

Hi,
Beautiful work on the shot gun,lovely inlays .
SE

Jeff Warrington · #12 10-19-2012, 10:29 AM

What fantastic work, the inlay is stunning, thank you.

Jeff

Rich Hambrook · #13 01-04-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. SE, the metals used on the birds is a combination of copper,gold and silver.

SEngraver · #14 01-05-2013, 12:27 AM

HI,

Great to have you back Rich and knowing all was well,pass by more often so that we can keep in touch.

SE

Rich Hambrook · #15 01-07-2013, 08:28 PM

SE I will definitely make a much better attempt. I got an IPad for Christmas which makes it a lot easier. Much more convenient than a laptop. Damn we are spoiled.

SEngraver · #16 01-08-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Hambrook

SE I will definitely make a much better attempt. I got an IPad for Christmas which makes it a lot easier. Much more convenient than a laptop. Damn we are spoiled.

Hi

Rich.
SE

Rich Hambrook · #17 01-17-2013, 08:56 PM

Hi SE!!

Bert Edmonston · #18 01-18-2013, 11:39 AM

Are they alloys you made? The brown on the quail is what I'm most curious about. That looks really cool!!!

Rich Hambrook · #19 02-03-2013, 02:47 PM

Bert, that brown color is copper as well. The slow heating of the metal will change the color of copper. After I achieved the color I wanted, I pulled the piece from the oven and shot clear enamel over it to preserve the color.

Bert Edmonston · #20 02-14-2013, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the insight! Looks great.