TSJC Summer NRA Short Course Series

June 11 - June 15

Introductory Pneumatic Assisted Engraving

This course covers the use of various pneumatic gravers on the market today. Special emphasis will be placed on setting up and adjusting the tools, tool sharpening techniques, maintenance, and cutting techniques.

Dr. Michael J. Pierson, Instructor

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will exhibit skill in sharpening basic cutting tools.
2. Students will exhibit skill in cutting basic engraving patterns with pneumatic devices.
3. Students will exhibit skill in setting up pneumatic equipment.
4. Students will be able to identify and appreciate quality engraving.

COURSE OUTLINE:

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:

Firearms Engravers Guild of America at http://www.fega.com.

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR TEACHER:

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RESOURCE MATERIALS:

Abbiatico, Mario, Modern Firearms Engravings, Gardone: Mario Abbiatico, 1980 – Library Call Number NE 2700 A 1980 c.2

Bergling, J. M., Art Alphabets and Lettering, Quincy, Ill: Gem College Press, 1967 – Library Call Number NK 3620 B4 1967

Bergling, J. M. and Berling, V.C., Art Monograms and Lettering, Quincy, Ill: Gem College Press, 1964 – Library Call Number NK 3620 B4 1964

Goloschmiot, Fredrich, Kunstlerishe Warren gravvren, Stuttgart: Journal – Veriag Schwend, 1977 – Library Call Number NE 2700 G6

Meeks, James, The Art of Engraving, Montezuma, Iowa: F. Brownell and Son, 1973 – Library Call Number NE 2700 M43

Wilson, R. L., Book of Winchester Engraving, Beinfeld Publishing Co., 1975

Wilson, R. L., Colt Engraving, Beinfeld Publishing Co., 1982

Wilson, R. L, L.D. Nimschke Firearms Engraver, Terneck, New Jersey: John J. Malloy, 1965 – Library Call Number NE 2700 W52 1965

Wilson, R. L., Steel Canvas – The Art of American Arms, New York: Random House, 1995 – Library Call Number NK 6520 W55 1995

REQUIRED TEXT:

None, Power Point notes will be provided.

TOOL LIST:

1. Four 3/32” carbalt XD blanks (order from Lindsay Engraving and Tools)
2. #7, #12, and #20 straight liner in standard width (order from Ngraver Company)
3. Steel ruler, 6 inch
4. Dividers
5. Scribe
6. Stabilio # 8008 pencil
7. Burnisher
8. Optivisor, #3 lens recommended
9. 35mm empty film canister
10. 10 Talcum powder
11. Clear packing tape
12. Money clip, nickel silver, spring tempered
13. Black etching ink (order from Rudolph Faust, Inc.)

TOOL AND SUPPLY SOURCES:

GRS Tools
900 Overlander Road
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: 620-343-1084
Toll Free: 800-835-3519
Fax: 620-343-9640
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Ngraver Company
67 Wawecus Hill Rd
Bozrah, CT 06334-1529
Phone: 800-823-1533
Fax: 860-823-1533
Web site: Ngraver.com/engrave.htm

Rudolph Faust, Inc.
542 South Ave East
Cranford NJ 07016
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 908.276.6555

Stuller
P.O. 87777
Lafayette, La. 70598-7777
Phone: 800.877.7777
Web site: www.stuller.com

Lindsay Engraving and Tools
3714 West Cedar Hills
Kearney, Nebraska 68845
308-236-7885
Web site: www.LindsayEngraving.com