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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:59:54 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Gold Mirror Sunburst Desk Sign (w/photo)</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6652.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thank you Mick.

I know how you feel about the Rookie move.  Don't ask me how I know. :-)

I can send some brass plates.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:13:21 UT</pubDate>
  <title>First mechanical engraving job</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6666.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[The 45% rule is that to look right, the engraving should be 45% of the height of the piece.

If you want three lines with the top one 1.5 X the height of the others you can use a formula. Difficult to explain so I will try to give an example.
The piece will be 2.5&#34; tall in the example.

2.5&#34; X .45 = 1.125&#34; total engraving height

First line 1.5 X the next two. 1.5 + 1 + 1 =3.5
1.125 / 3.5 = .321

The bottom two lines (1 X) should be .321&#34; tall
The top line at 1.5 X the others should be .321 X 1.5 = .482

As far as the left and right margins .08 X Width usually works, especially on smaller pieces. On larger pieces .06 works well. New Hermes Gravograph 98 defaults to .10, way too large except for tiny pieces. Dahlgren used .08.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:11:49 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Slate Plaque</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5826.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Sam (SAMC11)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[If possible I would appreciate information about the slate plaques.
Thanks,
Sam Cecil
Sam Cecil Custom Awards
samc11@sbcglobal.net]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:02:59 UT</pubDate>
  <title>etchings</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6114.1</link>
  <dc:creator>graniteman (MGARCIA)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[hi Mike. thanks for your reply. sure, just email me your info &#38; we'll send it out asap.  B-) 
thank's again, Mark]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:02:02 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Inukshuk Gift</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6021.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[To get this thread back on track, the recipient of the inukshuk gift liked it so much she requested that I make one for her assistant.   :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:58:13 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Jewlery Box</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6031.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Mike,

That should score some points for you. :-)

Nice!!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:54:49 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Black Slate with Color Fill</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5973.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Goodvol (JIMGOOD)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks, Mike.  I'll have to go to Wally World and pick up some acrylic paints.  I want to try color filling and engraving on this 8x10&#34; sample.  I also want it to be a good-looking sample so I can show it around and see if I can stir up some business!

Thanks, again.  This is fun!

Jim]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:50:35 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Store Tour 12/23</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5591.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Barbara (RGILE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thank you, but I am freezing!!! I can't wait to go back. ha
It's going to be a while.
Barbara]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:16:38 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Gem Show discovery</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5880.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Patty,

Lookin' good!

Custom engraved necklaces, pendants etc. could be a good niche market.  Depending on the diameter, custom game board pieces (checkers etc.) could be another application.

We have a friend, in your neck of the woods, who attends the show every year.  The prices she's mentioned, for semi-precious stones, have been amazing deals.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:06:22 UT</pubDate>
  <title>leather</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5574.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Sam,

What is half of a retail price that has been doubled?  It is normal retail and still gets you in the store.   :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:15:44 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Razr Phone</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=3942.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Laser Image (LASER_IMAGE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[They have clearly been dye subbed - unless they were engraved and then color filled...]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 05:32:58 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Laser Buzz with a twist</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5575.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Buzz</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[That has to be the best I've seen so far! 

I always say you can tell when someone really enjoys what they are doing :D]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:32:37 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Tiki Challenge</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5445.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Chuck,

I only mentioned having the individual plates on the front of the award, in case it becomes one-of-many, in a display case.

In that event, viewing the side plates would become difficult.

Very unique concept...very well executed.

I like it a lot! :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:40:30 UT</pubDate>
  <title>displaying plaques</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5228.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[For trophies go into Things Remembered and look at their displays. They are cabinets with display shelving on the top. The extra storage can be a great benefit.

I use a carpet panel for plaques. The response was good so we added a lot more. That went into a blank wall space over a short display area. It works well except that the carpet section of plaques, first display into the store but does not get seen by the customers. They see the wall area with the big plaques and focus on that. The darned trouble is that with Velcro you can rearrange them, on the wall when you add an item it gets to be a creative experience to put up another piece that looks like it belongs there.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:48:03 UT</pubDate>
  <title>New Groundbreaking Twist</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5079.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[David,

Congratulations!

Word-of-mouth:
The best advertising money can't buy. :-)&#160;]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:54:59 UT</pubDate>
  <title>More New Projects</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5147.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Barbara (RGILE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I would have never thought of that. Thank you, I will definitely do that.
Thanks
Barb]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:55:40 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Acrylic Plaque</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5080.1</link>
  <dc:creator>James (TILER02)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Mike, There is not really any trick to the color fill. Make sure the engraving is pretty deep then using a piece of cardboard I spread the paint on, let it dry then remove mask. If I need it to dry quick I put it back in the laser with the exaust running. This dries it quick.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:39:55 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Shadowbox #2, larger</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4763.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Shaddy</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[16.75 x 11.25  this time.  Still for 1/4&#34; material (2 sheets of 12x24 sheets).   Let me know if you use it.



Version 9 download here.

Shaddy]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:09:06 UT</pubDate>
  <title>My first sign!</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4726.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Barbara (RGILE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Things have a way of working out sometimes don't they??
Have a great weekend.
Barb]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:59:18 UT</pubDate>
  <title>MSU Seal</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4740.1</link>
  <dc:creator>James (TILER02)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Here is a test engraving for a larger project I am working on.
 This is the MSU seal on 16 x 16 acrylic.]]></description>
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