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by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Two toned boston guild
Replies: 6
Views: 4880

Yeo Dan...the steel wool will give a nice satin sheen to the matt centres (assuming it's a dry varnish waiting for a water gild) Also....I've been using a drop or 2 of water tension breaker or Photo-flow from a photo supply shop rather than the ivory detergent...it works well also.
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: D70s question
Replies: 7
Views: 4547

Just a recap on dealing with my camera...right now it is in for repairs...not good sign, and am trying to work-out issues around RAW files. I have to say that the software that came with the camera is the worst nonsense I ever saw. What are they thinking of? Of course one of the first things I did t...
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help An ole woodworker with new materials
Replies: 7
Views: 4673

My vote is for almost anything other than HDU...unless it is backed with a rigid substrate is just TOO fragile...unless of course it is out of harms way.
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: C.J. Strong Photograph Request
Replies: 16
Views: 9472

I also would love to see this photo. Am hoping it could also be posted on the site sozz I could keep a copy for my ever expanding letterheads related things. It is amazing how much of ( sign collectibles) this is available in the states relative to Canukland ....though with ebay the world of collect...
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Dave...you mention using aluminum oxide as an abrasive..and yet your silvering is sweet and clear. What about the idea of the aluminum tarnishing silver and what do you do to deal with that. Also your glue deposits seem (from photos) to be quite consistent (thickness wise) and what do you do to ensu...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: C.J. Strong Photograph Request
Replies: 16
Views: 9472

...and me too!! AMAL is always looking for things like this as well!!
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:45 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Glad to see the picture provided and to let ya all know...our buddy...Mr.Smith has found himself back in the hospital. He had an operation several weeks back to "correct" an old war wound to his knee. Seems the ... thing got infected and he is sweating it out. Also...his first concern was ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Best method for achieving a deep etch?
Replies: 7
Views: 6160

It might also be that Kelly is looking to achieve the look of brilliant cutting...in which case that is the only way to have mirror finish in deep blasting..one way or the other this otta be interesting!!
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Yeo Guys....I too want to sort this out once and for all. For example....today I dragged out 2 3x3 ft. pieces that I started a couple of weeks ago and needed to set aside for a big pub job. Today I took them out of the "can" (a place of honour in the shop) and as usual a few stubborn spots...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Ron ....was talking to Smitty today and he was VERY informative on this...and I'm gonna take his advice. He intends to post something regarding this so make sure you have a little paper in your printer. He's done ALOT of experiments.
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

A quick addition...Mike you made me remember...Smitty in England also used a light table ....at least for a while anywho. He seemed to like it but something tells me he's moved on to other things...anyone know what or if?
by Doug Bernhardt
Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Hi again Ron....it gets humid here in the summer....how humid?....your sweat won't evaporate!....seriously. I'll take notice this summer but in truth I'm really not sure. Vances isssues seem to be about the same as for me though.
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
Replies: 26
Views: 19816

Hi There Ron....long time! Winter up here in Canukland is the best time for chipping...dry and cold although the "dry" part is everything. It's the opposite in summer when chipping is a challenge. My techniques are decidedly low-tech (although this will change) winters....just apply glue a...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sad Day for the Sign Industry.........Rick Glawson
Replies: 2
Views: 2521

March 10th

Just a pause to think of the late great F.E.Glawson...was 3years ago today he passed away and gave Lola (Mama Fine Gold) a call to let her know she was being thought of. She has enjoyed the phone calls (they're dwindling off) and especially the visits to Memorial Conclaves. She also was impressed at...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Compressor Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5270

Good and thanx again...Looks like what I need is a 2stage (220v) 60 or more gal(lon) gal? Will check the local spots end of this week and see what is what. ....and will keep you all posted. The sander is important and will also check the spec sheets to see if the thing can drive one of those..as it ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Compressor Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5270

Vance...now thats a word I've been wondering about "2stage" what exactly is that and how does it affect to cfm etc?
by Doug Bernhardt
Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Compressor Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5270

Good advice...the purchase is a couple of weeks away and am just trying to get up to speed. Am not into adding anything electrically to "this" shop as I'm likely here for just another year and at the same time do the tasks required at present and future. Will post things as they happen and...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Compressor Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5270

Compressor Questions

Okay....this is what I need it to do. Some light sandblast duty, not of the woodsign level but for some glass sand carving and need it to be able to run a sander. It's a small shop so this would be a single use not for two or three ppl at the same time. It also would be required as a nailer and if i...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:21 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Berghoff's has closed
Replies: 5
Views: 3534

Touche....and a great comeback. Someday we'll get to do this in person I hope. My romantic side really shows huh! My son is living in Edinburgh right now (on the Royal Mile) and he also worries about the practical things. The beautiful city/landscapes are slipping into the ordinary. However I do lik...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help An ole woodworker with new materials
Replies: 7
Views: 4673

Hi Mike...as to latex...have no idea. Arround here we only use oil primer...as to epoxy...thinning is not recommened by manufacturer...also I see no reason to bother. I talked to a supplier not long ago and he says the BEST system for finishing is gloss latex over oil primer. It sort of flies in my ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Berghoff's has closed
Replies: 5
Views: 3534

Okay Sarah....gonna have a go "atch" here....as you probably know, I have been travelling the last few years (a couple of times per year) to London and the countryside and France and the countryside....and say what you may about modern architecture and art, but Pollacks drip paintings don'...
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:15 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Berghoff's has closed
Replies: 5
Views: 3534

Great spot and was there a couple of years ago to see all the wall art. Had the atmosphere of another era!
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Glue?
Replies: 3
Views: 3256

Thanx for the quick responses guys....where would one start to look for locktite? eg. the dealers or places that use it. Am getting the idea to look in an auto glass place???
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Glass Glue?
Replies: 3
Views: 3256

Glass Glue?

Have heard of an adhesive to glue broken pieces together. Am trying out the UV glue sold by Letterheads Supply right now on a test piece. I did a glass job a few years ago and a corner was knocked off during a renovation, but I have heard of something incredible for this purpose. Any suggestions?
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help An ole woodworker with new materials
Replies: 7
Views: 4673

Hi msn.....extira is a fairly new product and have used it a couple of times to see what happens. So far(2years) so good. I plan to try out a chunk in a bucket of water but haven't yet. Machines real nice too. MDO is a great product although you'll need to fill the edges etc. The manufacturer does s...
by Doug Bernhardt
Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:16 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: G'day from Australia!
Replies: 3
Views: 2702

welcome aboard!!
by Doug Bernhardt
Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:14 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Another D70s Question
Replies: 4
Views: 3149

Mike and Dan....found the "box" to convert although it is a little unsatisfying. Is small and not really that dynamic....it allows me to adjust my "levels" but isn't as good as the one I currently use for regular jpegs in the usual window...is this the one? Thanx heaps guys...it ...
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Another D70s Question
Replies: 4
Views: 3149

Another D70s Question

Learned alot this weekend past, not just about gold but also my camera. What I forgot to ask was...when you have raw files...what's the best way to view and start manipulating. Tiff? Thanx in advance
by Doug Bernhardt
Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Memorial Conclave 2006
Replies: 4
Views: 3890

It was a good time. Up here in Canada, it's hard to believe it's 90 plus degrees somewhere and just a week ago I was there enjoying it!
by Doug Bernhardt
Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Atkinson's "Last & Final Book" 1950 Glue Chip
Replies: 4
Views: 3503

Interesting....I can imagine the effect and this deserves a try at least.