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I have been keeping up with the posts on this forum for some time now and thought I would say hello. I am new to the gun world getting interested in guns through my interest in engraving. I have been looking at, going to classes at Montgomery Community College and engraving since the early 90's. I go over to Ken Hursts shop to get help with my work and to get inspired as often as possible. I just purchased a L. C. as a project gun I plan to restore and engrave (with Ken's help:) Thanks for all the information that has been posted on this site, I hope to be able to contribute along the way.
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Elis-
Welcome to the board!.... What an opportunity you have to observe from Master Engraver Hurst....Send us some pictures of your project LC as you progress.....-Doug
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Welcome to the board. So you're hanging with Ken huh? You wearin' shoes?
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Here's some work by Ellis. He re-chased the engraving on this Lefever G grade prior to Dr Bill Hambidge's re-case color. Beautiful work by both gentlemen! 
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Welcome Ellis:
You will find a comfortable seat at the table here.
Pay no attention to these Yankees when they speak of shoes !!! LOL
I am certain that it is no news to you that we treasure your mentor Ken. You could not have chosen better.
I echo the request of pics as the project moves along.
Best,
John
Humble member of the League of Extraodinary Gentlemen (LEG). Joined 14 March, 2006. Member #1.
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Ellis, Welcome. You picked the right person to hang with for engraving.  Pete
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Welcome aboard, Ellis. The work depicted by the good Revdocdrew looks to speak for itself. Don't much care about the shoes one way or the other myself, but a good pair o' boots can come in mighty handy from time to time;-) We will be looking forward to your posting pics of your Smith as it takes shape.
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Welcome to the board Ellis, I know you'll learn lots here from a large group of well informed "gentlemen". You'll run across other boards but none that can match this one ---- this is tops.
And yes, even as I type this missive, I still wear no shoes. Guess it's in the blood and being a native rural Carolina boy. I am happy that y'all gave Mr. Ellis such a fine (typical) welcome in order to make him feel at home here, thanks. I would also like to advise that Ellis is coming right along with his engraving and would be a great source for recutting/chasing old engraving for anyone that has a need for such work during the course of a restoration job. His gold border work is very straight, crisp and cleanly done. In the event you have need of his services, I will be working closely with him on all projects.
I would also like to thank all y'all that speak so highly of me, I will continue trying to justify your opinion. Ken
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BTW Ellis, I'd very much like to add 'before, in progress, and after' pics to the 'Restocks and Upgrades' PictureTrail http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=15994728You can post them here or e-mail by JPG attachment to revdoc2@cox.net and thanks!
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