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Colt 45 Glass Sign

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:46 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:47 pm

A few people asked me to post a step by step so here go. Thisis going to be for a gun collector back east.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:46 pm
Ebay auction - Anyone recognize this?

Last post by Larry White « Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:49 am
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by Larry White » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:23 am

Looks like the final items from Esoteric are on the auction block!

Ebay auction for the American Thunder sign

Other Esoteric items up for auction...

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Last post by Larry White
Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:49 am
May i enter , please ??

Last post by Jerry Berg « Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:32 pm
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by jean-dominique » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:49 pm

hi lettering fans, my name is Jean-Do , french sign painter since 2004 at my own workshop, graduate since 1984. i live in burgundy, in the center of...

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Last post by Jerry Berg
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:32 pm
Crackel finish and backed up water gilding

Last post by Roderick Treece « Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:38 pm

by Roderick Treece » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:38 pm

I wanted to post this note separatly from my Colt 45 project.
I am working on the crackel background right now and while waiting for it to dry the...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:38 pm
Nigel Eyden

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:31 am
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by erik winkler » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:49 pm

In the AMAL magazine's I saw some nice photo's of glass panels made by Nigel Eyden.
I tried to look him up, but there is nothing to be found.
Just...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:31 am
Golden West

Last post by Dave Dubé « Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:29 pm

by Dave Dubé » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:29 pm

Some weeks back, it was suggested that I post a picture of what I'm doing with the sign artist skills that I developed over forty years ago. This was...

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Last post by Dave Dubé
Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:29 pm
Electro Pounce

Last post by John Lennig « Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:22 pm
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by John Yarnell » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:45 am

I'm looking for a used electro pounce machine does anybody have one they would be willing to sell?

Thanks, John

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Last post by John Lennig
Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:22 pm
Deep acid etch face up

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:19 pm
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by Jerry Berg » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:43 am

After viewing Dave's "23" post I have a question or two.

When doing a face up deep acid etch what would be the procedure?

Is this correct:
1: Clean...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:19 pm
Fantastic lithographic exhibit and workshop!

Last post by erik winkler « Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:12 am
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by Patrick Mackle » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:57 pm

For those who really appreciate those old litho labels and graphics from the 1800's like the ones that Rick collected you
will be well directed to go...

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Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:12 am
Gordon Farr ,Signwriter

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:24 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:20 pm

I recently got together with my mentor Gordon Farr. I met Gordon at the weekend for the first time since 1992 . I started work with Gordon in 1983 at...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:24 am
Goldleaf 23

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:21 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:34 pm

Hello guy's.
Attached a few photos of a glass panel which I have made for a clients side entrance door.
The circles are cut punties with the border...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:21 am
Surface Gold Failure

Last post by Kent Smith « Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:37 pm
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by Raymond Chapman » Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:35 am

Yesterday I was informed by a client that a dimensional sign we had done about 18 months ago had failed. The structure is still sound but the surface...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:37 pm
Rawson & Evans: Think BIG

Last post by Kent Smith « Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am
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by Mike Jackson » Wed Apr 14, 2004 8:52 pm

Larry's version of the Labelle sign might appear large to most of us used to making smaller "Letterhead" sized signs...ones you can fit under your...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am
Any Silver spray guns for sale?

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:52 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:11 pm
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I am looking for a silver spray gun that might be for sale.For those of you who have used one ,At what point would you say it's worth it to have...
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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:52 pm
English Style bar mirror

Last post by Jerry Berg « Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:37 am
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:50 pm

This is the piece I am working on right now. My client was inspired by a photo of an English bar mirror that was taken by Doug Bernhart. Doug was...

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Last post by Jerry Berg
Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:37 am
A few test pieces

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:08 am
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by erik winkler » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:20 am

Some of my tests.

Critical comments are welcome.
Panel 1.jpg
Panel 2.jpg
Detail panel 2.jpg

Beveled edged glass, mica etched, silvered,...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:08 am
Pricing glass gilding jobs

Last post by bob gamache « Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:10 am
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by bob gamache » Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:39 pm

Hey guys
Is there a set way that you figure out glass gilding pricing?
Would you double or triple the same job just using paint?
Reason being, a lot...

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Last post by bob gamache
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:10 am
Images on tile

Last post by Alicia Tapp « Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:58 pm

by Alicia Tapp » Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:58 pm

Hi there,
New to the forum...

Consider having your hand lettering transferred onto tumbled marble, ceramic or porcelain tiles for indoor use and...

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Last post by Alicia Tapp
Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:58 pm
Free Font: Alf Beckers Modern Caps from Sign of the Times

Last post by James Stirling « Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:07 am
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by James Stirling » Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:51 am

Let me know what you think...

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Last post by James Stirling
Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:07 am
Glass Piece for my Dentist

Last post by Kent Smith « Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:49 pm
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by Bobbie Rochow » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:32 pm

My dentist has given me free fillings, & is a great, funny guy. Thought I would give him something to thank him.

Wanted to add, I posted this pic on...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:49 pm
Kit piece

Last post by bob gamache « Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:19 pm
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by Jerry Berg » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:24 am

This is the front panel of my kit. I sanded the recessed area and mixed up some stain for it, then popped in the glass.

I have'nt filled in the...

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Last post by bob gamache
Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:19 pm
Glue chipped glass

Last post by Robert Schwieger « Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:41 am
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by Robert Schwieger » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:04 pm

Just curious. While recently completing a gilded glue chipped project I decided to gild a small piece of commercial chipped glass from a stained...

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Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:41 am
Carving Tools and Sharpening

Last post by erik winkler « Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:05 am
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by Kelly Thorson » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:30 pm

I finally listened to a couple of smart fellows and replaced my carving tools with some good Swiss and German ones. Fortunately they came sharpened...

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Last post by erik winkler
Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:05 am
Do you accept credit cards !

Last post by Mike Jackson « Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:03 pm
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by Roderick Treece » Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:21 pm

With my web site I accept credit cards through pay pal. Yesterday a US Navy order came through and they can't go through Pay pal.
If any of you...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:03 pm
Glass gilding questions

Last post by bob gamache « Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:15 pm
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by bob gamache » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:59 pm

Hi everyone. I'm Bob Gamache, a New Jersey Sign painter

I'm doing a small glass gilding job in NYC. The client supplied me with the logo art and...

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Last post by bob gamache
Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:15 pm
My "other" job

Last post by joe cieslowski « Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:39 am
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by joe cieslowski » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:48 am

This is what I carve at my "day" job.

11" x 14", 5/4 pine. Second to last of a limited edition (each is an original carving but only 50 will be...

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Last post by joe cieslowski
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:39 am
Las Vegas

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:30 am
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by DAVE SMITH » Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:28 pm

Hi .
I have just returned a few weeks back from a lovely family holiday in Las Vegas. We met up with Mark and Rose Oatis and Ray Reyna, Mark's step...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:30 am
New 'Dead Man Poster' just released

Last post by DAVE SMITH « Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:43 pm
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by ggodby » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:14 am

I've been a big fan of Illustrator, Aaron Horkey for some time now, and I wanted to pass this artwork along to you guys. Thought you all might...

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Last post by DAVE SMITH
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:43 pm
Tom Heidelburg

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:19 pm
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by Kent Smith » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:46 pm

I had a call today from Tom with disturbing news. He has been recently diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer but has a real positive attitude about having...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:19 pm
Notes from a Newbie: Glue Chip & Silvering

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:14 pm
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by Joshua M. Gray » Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:59 pm

Greetings, from Denison, TX!

My name is Josh Gray. I'm new to the forum and new to the techniques discussed here. I have a photography background,...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:14 pm
Glorious glass

Last post by Bobbie Rochow « Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:27 pm
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by Catharine C. Kennedy » Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:32 am

Bobbie Rackow sent these to me last night, and my photos don't come close to doing these justice- they are truly magnificent pieces! She's been going...

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Last post by Bobbie Rochow
Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:27 pm
DVD-CD on a Vista Laptop

Last post by erik winkler « Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:56 pm
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by Mike Jackson » Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:45 pm

Hi all,
Here's a quick notice for anyone with a Windows Vista laptop.

My DVD-CD recorder/player on my HP laptop stopped working on Saturday. I had...

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Last post by erik winkler
Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:56 pm
"Free" educational opportunities - Really!

Last post by Ron Berlier « Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:09 pm

by Ron Berlier » Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:09 pm

Greetings all!

I have come across a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to learn about Photoshop, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, and Digital...

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Last post by Ron Berlier
Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:09 pm
What would you do

Last post by cam bortz « Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:51 pm
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by Mark Summers » Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:36 am

So customer has some artwork that he is set on and the thing is the
art is pretty amateurish. How do you tactfully tell customer that
you don't want...

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Last post by cam bortz
Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:51 pm
Spyware

Last post by Kent Smith « Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:32 pm
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by Danny Baronian » Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:52 pm

Using firefox looking for supplies today on a pc, a warning came up saying there were 9 instances of a virus, along with a dialogue box saying click...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:32 pm
charles palm&co.

Last post by Mike Jackson « Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:24 pm
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by robert charles palm » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:23 am

sheesh; i've given on-line chat a wide berth until now, and not even sure if this is going through, or if it's idle social chit-chat, but...

today...

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:24 pm
GOOD INK

Last post by Danny Baronian « Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:55 am
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by Dave Dubé » Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:04 am

I recently was interviewed by the Billings Gazette about my latest adventure in art. You have to go to the photos to see how small my stuff has...

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Last post by Danny Baronian
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:55 am
'Restoration' Antique Slotmachine

Last post by erik winkler « Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:36 am

by erik winkler » Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:36 am

Years ago my parents bought a an antique slotmachine at an auction.
The main panel had a text written on paper. The paper was not original so my...

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Last post by erik winkler
Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:36 am
Hardner and Gilders Black Enamel

Last post by Kent Smith « Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:06 pm
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by Robert Schwieger » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:57 pm

Hello. Just curious if hardener can be added to Gilder's Backup Black Enamel without problems when screenprinting on glass. Thanks. Bob

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Last post by Kent Smith
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:06 pm
trouble with One shot paint

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:51 pm
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by yvette rutledge » Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:22 pm

HELP!
I'm new to the Forum but I've been lettering for many years, so please forgive me if this question has been asked before. In my shop, Mystic...

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Last post by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:51 pm
Mike Stevens Lettering Video

Last post by Mike Jackson « Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:04 pm

by Mike Jackson » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:04 pm

Hi all,
Someone forwarded this link about a Mike Stevens video getting ready to sell on eBay. If you are interested, here's your chance!

Mike Jackson

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Last post by Mike Jackson
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:04 pm
Disney Paris

Last post by Patrick Mackle « Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:11 pm
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by erik winkler » Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:57 pm

A few weeks ago I was in Disneyland Paris.
Whyle my family and little niece were running around for signature's of Mickey and his friends, I was...

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Last post by Patrick Mackle
Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:11 pm
Trouble with a carving project

Last post by Roderick Treece « Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:09 am
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by Roderick Treece » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:54 pm

If your ever up in Mendocino in Rick Sacks area watch out ! While I was trying to carve some demensional letters on this GIANT REDWOOD BEAM I was set...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:09 am
Paint for a theater curtain.

Last post by Brian the Brush UK « Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:55 pm
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by Matthew Porosa » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:34 am

Howdy all,

This is my first post in a while! I normally just phone dave! but i know theres a few poeple on here with experience of theater curtains!...

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Last post by Brian the Brush UK
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:55 pm
Gaint Mural in Brooklyn

Last post by Roderick Treece « Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:14 pm

by Roderick Treece » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:14 pm

Awhile ago I received an e-mail with a link to a mural that was going to be painted in Brooklyn by Patrick Ganino. He started a blog to show his...

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Last post by Roderick Treece
Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:14 pm
Encryption Software

Last post by Mark Summers « Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:15 pm

by Mark Summers » Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:15 pm

Came across some info that you might need to consider. Up until a few moments ago I had very personal information stored on my computer. Which is...

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Last post by Mark Summers
Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:15 pm
Another price question: Silvering two bowls

Last post by Jerry Berg « Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:28 am
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by erik winkler » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:11 am

Here we go again...
I just received a question how must it would cost to silver two glas bowls from the inside.
The diameter size of ach bowl is...

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Last post by Jerry Berg
Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:28 am
Has anyone tried this spray size????

Last post by Kent Smith « Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:59 pm
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by joe cieslowski » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:45 pm

Any and all comments welcome.

Joe

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Last post by Kent Smith
Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:59 pm
Here's some Food, er Gold for thought.

Last post by Kent Smith « Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm
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by Robare M. Novou » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:26 pm

One never knows what one might find while surffing the net.

Dont just look at the pictures...read the article too!

And remember, if business is...

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Last post by Kent Smith
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm
Recomendations for slow size

Last post by Doug Bernhardt « Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:02 pm
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by cam bortz » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:35 pm

I'm just about out of my last can of "old" Lefranc 12 hour size, and I've heard a number of different rumors about the performance of the...

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Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:02 pm

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