Posted October 4, 201311 yr This is my new Mokume Gane putter, it is Copper, Nickel and Brass and solid sterling silver silver guilloche insert and It has a pencil shaft and a titanium ferrule and site dot.
October 7, 201311 yr Nice exotic! The inlay patterns almost have the look of wood grain. Very unusual. Roll 'em well and enjoy!
October 7, 201311 yr Author Thanks very much! It is indeed very unique. Tried to figure out a way to explain the guilloche engraving but it is way beyond my paygrade lol so I have this link for the explanation http://en.wikipedia..../wiki/Guilloché there are only 10 of the machines in the world (rose lathe) and they are not made anymore. Gene Nead owns two of them! It is a whole different world as far as roll, feel and precision this way.
October 8, 201311 yr Actually I need to clarify this, there are a lot of machines that do this engraving made by many Different mfg dating back 150 years or so, the straight line machine I have I one of 10 thy we made By the mfg that made it, they are very rare and extremely hard to find, they are mostly made for the Watch and jewelry industry, I purchased my machine and restored it myself as well as modified it for My application. The face is ingraved to very close tolerances on a machine that was built in 1929. I do also own a rose engine lathe but have yet to finish the refurb on that machine yet. Gene
October 8, 201311 yr I've seen your putter over at puttertalk and it's a beauty.... Gene sure knows his stuff !! Hope she feels as great as she looks
October 8, 201311 yr Author Thanks very much EdGolf, the feel is the very best I've ever had, the sterling silver insert with the guilloche engraving is superb. I would agree with your sentiments towards Gene.
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