I thought ya'll might like to see a job I just finished. It's my own bike, a Honda VTX 1800. Don't ask how long it took. I don't know.
Otto
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Wow!!
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Outstanding.
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Really sweet!Looks like a labor of love.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Wicked! One question, what do you treat the metal with where you have it carved? is it painted?
Posted by Otto Carter (Member # 2618) on :
I use paint for the background. In automotive apps, I use brake caliper paint as it is chemical resistant and temp resistant. Otherwise, black One Shot works well. I even use it on guns and knives.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Awsome,outstanding Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Doesn't get much nicer than that...
Posted by Kevin Browne (Member # 3375) on :
Very nice work. I'd like to see it without the paint, just me. Got any close ups? Kev.
Posted by Ryan Culbertson (Member # 7560) on :
Amazing!
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Very nice, How about a step by step?
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Nothing but nice...as always.
For those that are not familar with Otto, he is a fellow Texan living in Abilene.
He and I have something in common - while in college we both worked with the same man that influenced us both very heavily. Ellison Edwards was truely a fine gentleman. Otto purchased his business and operated it for awhile before going off to other fine art pursuits.
Check out Otto's web site and you will find some great inspriation.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Beautiful work Otto! Verrrrryyyy eye-catching.
Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
Very classy. Posted by Otto Carter (Member # 2618) on :
Mr. Peach, Instead of reinventing the wheel, check out this series of videos by the best in the business, Steve Lindsay. He also makes the tools. http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=886 Enjoy, Otto
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Otto, are these the tools that you use?
His work is just unreal! And he makes it look so easy...which I'm sure it isn't.
Mike and I may be making a trip to Abilene soon -we'll drop in to see you if that's alright.
Posted by Otto Carter (Member # 2618) on :
Ray, Yes, I use Lindsay tools exclusively. Come see me any time. OC
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Thanks Otto. Great videos. Nice work on your website!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Wow! I love that stuff. I gotta learn how to do that one day.
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