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Kaylee · May 3, 2002, 01:30 AM

Nothing *terribly* fancy.. say a wire inlay in metal.

I've done this kinda thing in wood before, and thought it might be kinda neat to try it in steel... maybe even carry a pattern "Sting" wise from grip to receiver (1911).

What would I need to get tools-wise?

Any reference works I should look at?

Thanks!

-K

PS.. if I wanted an aftermarket finish on a pistol, but with wire inlays.. would I first cut the grooves, then send the pistol off to be finished, and then work the wire into the groove when I got it back?

May 3, 2002, 01:30 AM	#1
Kaylee Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2000 Location: The Last Homely House Posts: 1,677	Say I wanted to learn how to do engraving... Nothing terribly fancy.. say a wire inlay in metal. I've done this kinda thing in wood before, and thought it might be kinda neat to try it in steel... maybe even carry a pattern "Sting" wise from grip to receiver (1911). What would I need to get tools-wise? Any reference works I should look at? Thanks! -K PS.. if I wanted an aftermarket finish on a pistol, but with wire inlays.. would I first cut the grooves, then send the pistol off to be finished, and then work the wire into the groove when I got it back?