Could you countersink the real pins and fill the void with pearlescent epoxy? I recently filled an engraved handle with metallic silver epoxy, and it came out pretty nice.
I bought this articulating work rest system from Boss Dogs website. It turns everwhich way you can imagine. I just don't use it much. I guess I'm a simple guy.
Mine comes with the 1.5" square arm and all the pieces in the pictures.
These are around $340 shipped new and mine is almost as new...
I need more light like she has and my bucket needs to be raised. I've tilted my platen the other way, but never tried this and I've never sat down. I don't think I could grind in a sitting position...who knows, maybe I should try it?
I do have 80CRV2 and I've heat treated it with no problems.
I did try to drill the Baker Forge steel and the bit won't even make a mark.
It also skates a file so I'm just going to finish it up...
Just finished this up to donate to my Field Division for a raffle. A fellow ATF Agent was severely injured in the line of duty. His C7 was severed and he has a long hard road to recovery...
The engraving is his Badge Number. The opposite side is the agents favorite saying "Hermanos Hasta La...