Rabbit Scrollwork Little Badger

FatCatsDad said:
I can't draw a stick man, this blows me away.

Can you post a short video clip of how you do this ?

Let me know if you want a couple of 870's to practice on
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I need to do a video on the whole process. I have a small Youtube channel where I post some stuff : https://www.youtube.com/@FrostyPineLabs
An 870 to test on would be amazing to test on, they have a nice broad side.
 
^ I’m wondering if you use it “the laser” as a layout tool before using your hands?

Like some of the Italian guns, below best grade. Not that they are less in any way
 
m1008 said:
^ I’m wondering if you use it “the laser” as a layout tool before using your hands?

Like some of the Italian guns, below best grade. Not that they are less in any way
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It's completely engraved by laser. I will use it to layout lines before engraving the rest of the file to make sure its aligned . The manual work is sanding/polishing - I always found the hand engraving beautiful
 
FrostyPineLabs said:
I used to do macro photography of bugs. Im a big fan. I'll have to try something out.
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Nice Work Frosty!

I think it would be great to see your engraving setup and the steps involved!
Reading through the replies it seems that many are assuming you engraved the Little badger with hand tools.... the work looks really nice!

The Little badger is a great canvas, inexpensive and yet deserving of a little love and attention!

Pretty sure Kamlooky was praising Bugs(bunny), but some bug engravings would be interesting.... :)

Thanks for sharing!

PS, I second or third Suther's Grouse suggestion for the flip side.
 
Its pretty hypocritical of me to say as someone who runs + programs CNC's all day, but the charm is lost for me when I realized these were lasered on. Its kind of like discovering your rifle has stamped-on checkering for the grips, yknow?
 
Jahnj0584 said:
Its pretty hypocritical of me to say as someone who runs + programs CNC's all day, but the charm is lost for me when I realized these were lasered on. Its kind of like discovering your rifle has stamped-on checkering for the grips, yknow?
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I hear ya, some old hand engravers I know feel the same. The art is original though and I don't see the difference between someone hitting a chisel over and over, or me tapping with a laser doing the same thing. Different tools to achieve similar things -
 
FrostyPineLabs said:
I hear ya, some old hand engravers I know feel the same. The art is original though and I don't see the difference between someone hitting a chisel over and over, or me tapping with a laser doing the same thing. Different tools to achieve similar things -
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All tools were modern tools at one point, I have nothing against traditional activities and techniques but if I'm building a house today I will be using electric saws and air guns..... the air gun I have is quite old and they are far from modern tools, but I'm sure there is some guy out there pining for the old times and hammer a house together with a hammer, a bag of nails and a hand saw.... :)

The great thing with what your doing is that once your set up for a certain firearm it would be cost effective to do more.
 
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Wow, absolutely beautiful! Just out've curiosity, hypothetically if you were currently taking orders what kinda price would you put on a job like this?
 
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