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by cheryl
Thu Aug 05, 2004 8:18 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: The 5 carving tools I use most.
Replies: 3
Views: 3754

Hiya Joe......thanks again for the nice information you sent about sharpening. My chisels were a gift from my kids. They are called 'Mastergrip' and seem like nice tools. But since I am just starting out..I have no clue as to which ones are the best. The size I seem to use most is the 3/4 inch. The ...
by cheryl
Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Sharpening Chisels
Replies: 30
Views: 31113

:D Joe......thanks for the packet you sent in the mail! Cheryl
I posted this one time before......but it didn't show up??????
by cheryl
Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Blabbermouth me, or just a polite host?
Replies: 18
Views: 19114

I think you are doing a fine job Mike. Sometimes you have to be a pain (persistent) to get your point/ideas across. Keep up the great site. I miss handlettering....and this site keeps me connected to how I started in the sign biz. Just to make myself clear, no I do not think you are a pain . (but I ...
by cheryl
Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:19 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Signmaking 101: Sharpening Chisels
Replies: 30
Views: 31113

Hi Joe.....all your carving/sharpening info is helpful ! My chisels are getting a bit dull and I was wondering what to sharpen them with. :?:
by cheryl
Wed Jul 14, 2004 12:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: AKA: Handlettering
Replies: 21
Views: 17650

Well I get billions for all my signs.
by cheryl
Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: AKA: Handlettering
Replies: 21
Views: 17650

Hey bleau......how's my favorite neighbor doing? As far as handlettering.....I don't get that many calls for handpainted signs either, but I do make a lot of handpainted 'gone fishing' and 'gone golfing' signs for friends & customers. This allows me to make signs as I used to, instead of just do...