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by Martin Melish
Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Western Sand Blast Catalog
Replies: 16
Views: 10365

Re: Western Sand Blast Catalog

Western Sandblast made all of the "Drumheads" for the back of passenger trains. I have a friend in Chicago that knew the gentleman that purchased all of the patterns for them. I had no idea they also did the other work as well.
by Martin Melish
Thu May 27, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dave Smith Video???
Replies: 23
Views: 12477

Re: Dave Smith Video???

I think we all need to realize China should be renamed to XEROX in the GREAT USA. I have done electrical work at CISCO SYSTEMS for the last 10 years. The Chinese people have no regard for patents or copyright laws anywhere. they will reproduce anything,anywhere,anytime. CISCO has a department devote...
by Martin Melish
Mon May 24, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Table Saw vs. HF....
Replies: 8
Views: 4666

Re: Table Saw vs. HF....

Erik, Those are very valuable parts indeed. But I also consider my fingers valuable too. Keep up the good work . I had to spend the night at the airport in Amsterdam on my way back home from Prauge awhile back. Keep up the fantastic work. Marty
by Martin Melish
Sun May 23, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Table Saw vs. HF....
Replies: 8
Views: 4666

Re: Table Saw vs. HF....

My shop teacher always said " Machines don't know the difference between metal or meat". I have a squaring shear for cutting 16 gauge steel. I still think about my fingers getting sheared off every time I use it. Always be aware of where your valuable parts are when using any type of machi...