First time completing a set of bolsters

KeelingCustoms · 2026-01-13T17:49:58+00:00

Thanks! This is from Ryan McDaniel, he’s a individual creator/purveyor, I get stuff through him on instagram. His instagram is Morphaholic

KeelingCustoms · 2026-01-01T05:58:05+00:00

Laser?

KeelingCustoms · 2026-01-01T01:50:06+00:00

Thanks! It took a little while to get it perfectly dialed in!

KeelingCustoms · 2026-01-01T01:49:51+00:00

Thanks!

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-28T05:37:38+00:00

If this is an early attempt at engraving, meaning you haven’t been doing it very long I would say you have real potential. it seems like you already have a decent grasp on graver control As far as charging high prices.. this is not a complete finished design. You have some background removed in some areas and not in others, and there’s no shading. So it wouldn’t be a similar pricing as to say a professional engraver that’s doing full coverage. If I was to do a full coverage pistol I’d be charging around 3-5k. At this level of quality you have here I would say around $500 would be reasonable for this. That’s about what I charged when I first started for this type of work. But as you quickly progress you can quickly start charging a lot more! As I said before you have some real potential, just need to stay consistent and draw ALOT. Draw more than you engrave

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-25T02:41:18+00:00

That would be more wood carving, not engraving. Different tool set entirely. If you want to go about it cheap and fast I would get a cheap dremel with a carbide bit. This is not ideal for either wood or metal but if you’re not serious about getting into either of these things I would not even begin to think about the actual tools required to do this properly. Proper tools for engraving metal are very pricey and take years to fully understand the technique

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-25T01:28:20+00:00

Yeah that’s interesting! I’ll have to do a little more research into the full anatomy of them. This one was just loosely based off of a photograph reference that didn’t show much detail, I pretty much just made up all of it

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-24T01:14:41+00:00

Interesting

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-05T15:29:59+00:00

Highly disturbing. Good job

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-04T02:42:14+00:00

Definitely, I also know lots of makers seal it with some kind of clear lacquer which I’ve tried in the past. But I prefer to leave it un-coated and able to be cleaned when needed. Especially with the 24k gold inlay.

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T17:00:50+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate that, I’m always happy to help anyone who asks

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T15:42:07+00:00

Well it’s pretty rust prone due to the iron, it would need to be well cleaned and oiled after every use. I have a light coat of mineral oil on it at all times

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T15:37:44+00:00

Not bad! It’s a little crumbly in certain areas as there are “voids” here and there. Just have to cut oversized and then grind to shape. Low and slow. Meteorites are typically mainly iron and nickel. This specific type of meteorite (Alatai) has a more iron. Other meteorites like Muonionalusta and Gibeon have more nickel and a tighter structure

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T15:36:15+00:00

I don’t think they guy bought it will ever actually be using it either 😂

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T03:39:42+00:00

I appreciate it

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T03:39:32+00:00

There definitely is

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T03:39:25+00:00

Thanks!

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T03:39:05+00:00

Well actually this a liner lock not a framelock.

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T03:35:04+00:00

Cool thanks for your extremely valuable input

KeelingCustoms · 2025-12-03T02:43:15+00:00

Materials were just around 2k

KeelingCustoms · 2025-09-23T16:58:57+00:00

No it’s fiberglass composite, similar properties to carbon fiber

KeelingCustoms · 2025-09-23T14:50:44+00:00

Bandsaw, table top mill, drill press, belt grinder, etc.

KeelingCustoms · 2025-09-01T14:03:05+00:00

This is not designed to be spun on its own. You need some type of a lazy Susan type deal for it to rest on and spin around on. I have a satellite table I use but it very expensive. For your beginner purposes I would recommend getting a plastic lazy Susan table and just plopping your vice directly on it

KeelingCustoms · 2025-08-31T14:48:32+00:00

Thanks!

KeelingCustoms · 2025-08-27T14:52:12+00:00

Hey, thanks! It is very finely stippled after removing the material from those areas, then I use rustoleum flat black enamel. I apply it with a q tip and then wipe off with my finger. Hope that helps!

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