Been having an interesting discussion with a peep concerning an engraving project, but have reached the limits of my knowledge on the topic. I'm hoping you can help. I've been tapped to engrave the slide of a 1911 like the one pictured below.
While this may seem fairly straight forward, my technique is hardly standard. I freehand engrave using a dremel tool and while I'm certain I can execute his request, its the second part of his plan that has me scratching my head.
He plans to nickle plate the pistol afterwards. Pakerization goes bye-bye, of course but my engraving is very, very shallow; literally scratching the surface. My question then becomes what will happen to the engraving? Will the process of plating cover the design? Any idea how it will show through if its not completely obscured?
Inquiring minds want to know since this mind would rather not experiment on the purdy 1911 without at least a clue as to what I'm getting into. Thanks all.
While this may seem fairly straight forward, my technique is hardly standard. I freehand engrave using a dremel tool and while I'm certain I can execute his request, its the second part of his plan that has me scratching my head.
He plans to nickle plate the pistol afterwards. Pakerization goes bye-bye, of course but my engraving is very, very shallow; literally scratching the surface. My question then becomes what will happen to the engraving? Will the process of plating cover the design? Any idea how it will show through if its not completely obscured?
Inquiring minds want to know since this mind would rather not experiment on the purdy 1911 without at least a clue as to what I'm getting into. Thanks all.