Just phenomenal! Thank you so much for the outstanding tutorial!

I do not have engraving tools. I do not have metalwork tools. I do not engrave. But yet I watch a 30 minute tutorial. Why? I don't know. I just needed to.

How nice of you to help your fans out by sharing knowledge. Some people don’t even reply when their fans are asking for tips..

Doise boys reporting in from Alec's channel 🔨 🔊

The nonchalant precision and skill that comes from someone who’s mastered a craft is always both humbling and breathtaking.

So enjoyable to watch someone who uses the term " Master " in his channel title, who then proceeds slowly, calmly, with humility and confidence to demonstrate exactly why the title is so appropriate.

You're a great teacher, really informative and a nice close look at how you work. Thanks!

I am one of Alec Steele's female followers. So glad you are helping him to improve. You are amazing. Thank you.

Awesome video Layne! The camera work was well done, your explanation was great and I especially liked that you fully explained what each tool was before using it. I look forward to watching future videos!

What an eye opener. I've a new appreciation for what it truly means to inlay. Had it in my head that it would be as simple as melting/soldering gold into a crevice, when in fact I was so wrong. Thanks for the video.

I love the way the craftsmen in KZfaq help cooperate and encourage each other, sharing useful tips and techniques. Like the one that gave Alec the technique for the demascus steel chefs knife

A beautiful demonstration of your craftsmanship!! Thank you, for sharing, Layne!

Man I love Alec Steele's engraving content, but to see an master craftsman at work, and seeing how smooth you make every cut and curve was amazing. keep it up!

amazing to see how you've helped alec. Its great to see how fast you've grown

Thanks for the tutorial Layne, always good to see proper technique "up close and personal."

Absolutely amazing work! Please keep putting videos out, would love to see all the project's you do

HOLY MOLY!!! You, Mr. Zuelke are a hell of a craftsman! Hats off!

You’re skills are phenomenal Layne. All the best with the new channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

A craftsman with his tools and deep knowledge.

I was always curious about how this was done. I don’t engrave, but I’ve always found it interesting and always a great addition to a firearm. I’ve had the pleasure of working on some European rifles and shotguns that were engraved and always marveled at the skill involved in the fine embellishments on them. Also, I arrived here from Alec Steele’s channel.

Alec sent me. I can certainly tell why you are a Master Engraver. Outstanding work!

Thanks Alec great find, looking forward to more tutorials from Layne

Glad you've got a youtube channel now Layne. I've seen your work and advice in a facebook group. great stuff

Thank you for taking the time to share your deep understanding of your craft. It really appreciated

Alec brought me here. There's something so satisfying about watching someone who is a master in their craft. I'm really excited for more videos of your work.

Like many others, I’m here from Alec’s channel and will be sticking around to see more of your fine work. Very impressed.

Hello Layne, I also came from Alec's channel. I do not believe I have the talent for your craft, however, I really enjoy seeing your craftsmanship. I hope you continue your videos, they are well produced and extremely informative. Chisel on sir!

Awesome work! Came to visit from Alec Steele's channel. I find engraving to be very therapeutic to watch.

Came here from Alec Steele's video. Show me what you got, Mr. Zuelke! EDIT: and you do not disappoint! Very informative. Only critique or more of a suggestion would be: Is it possible to change the camera from your side to being opposite to you? Then it would be filming towards you and your hands wouldn't get in the way. Other than that, the camera was at a perfect distance and well focused, and the audio was clean and crisp, so a fantastic start to your channel!

A first-time viewer, but I especially liked how you suggest that some people choose to reclaim with bronze gravers to minimize finishing time. A reflective, thoughtful process. Thanks so much for being a better option than watching Hulu...

A fabulous demonstration making it look so easy! I have been a follower of Alec for 3 years now, but I came here from your helpful note to Dan Lemaster in the Engraver's Notebook group on FB!

I would fascinated to see a cross section of that inlay and outlining! Absolutely mesmerizing!

Came here from Alec's channel, not disappointed, fantastic work Mr Zuelke

Thank you Master !!! Just WOW !!! first time in my life i see these "secrets" : thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent !!!

I have never engraved, but love to watch Masters at their craft, of which you are obviously one. I also am in awe of Ford Hallam's work (engraving in Japanese fashion.)

Fascinating stuff. As a creative professional myself, I totally agree with your philosophy on drawing your own pieces. Can you do a scroll drawing tutorial? That would be incredible.

Beautiful work sir! I'm a big fan of Alec Steele and now one of you too!

Who'd have thought, now I have a real appreciation of the engaging skills of a master.

Thanks! We need more people like you on youtube!

Your craftsmanship is very apparent and I am really looking forward to learning from you in future content my friend!😊

have tried my hand at engraving a bit and hope to get back to it eventually. thanks for this tutorial, I learned a good bit. have subscribed and look forward to seeing more. thank you

Great video , very informative, clean and clear and easy to follow , look forward in seeing more videos

Wow I stumbled on your channel after watching a few other engraving videos. I was thinking to my self how I wish there was somewhere in BR that did engraving like this!!! And here you are!

It's magical to watch a master work on his craft

Brilliant work, and what a great way to kick off your channel by collaborating with other KZfaqrs and craftsmen. Subscribed.

Lovely watching an artisan at work. Good also that you pass on techniques to others. 👍😁🇦🇺

Flying over from Alec channel. Really like your educational level of explaining/showing tecnics. And keep up making and showing mistakes, because that is very useful information for us.

Popped in from Alec Steele....loved this info! You are a great talent Sir!

Absolutely the best! I am learning so much. Thanks for sharing your artistry.

Very nice! Its amazing how the outlining makes the gold pop even more. Alec Steele was right, you do amazing work.

Heard about your channel on one of Alec's videos. Came over here to check it out and immediately subscribed as soon as I saw the beautifully engraved 1911. Fantastic work and keep it coming.

awesome video. I'm in school for gunsmithing and have a interest in engraving for my black powder project coming up. its awesome that your in baton rouge, I live out in walker. and yes alec is awesome love his energy with all his projects, I've been watching him ever since my old roommate started watching forged in fire, and built a forge out of a lawnmower deck and a hair dryer so he could make his own knifes.

Awesome workmanship in real time just blows my little mind. Subbed in less than 2 minutes. I too was sent and definitely with out regret... @blame it on Alec Steele!!!

Layne- this channel is much appreciated and your inlay tutorial is very helpful. I find that gold inlay is one technique not demonstrated in detail amongst all the info out there. If you are looking for additional subject manner for future videos I would love to see gold wire inlay filling a larger space ;). Thanks again for your hard work in putting this together.

Loved the video and look forward to seeing more, one of the things that I have found to be a challenge is transferring from a printed design to the metal to be engraved. Thanks for starting this series.

Came over from Alec's channel. I'm a dentist and work in fractions of millimeters every day. Quest for new skill just found, yeah, I'm bit. Thanks for showing your fine craftsmanship.

Thank you for making such a great video! You do a great job of explaining why and how!

Thank you for showing your years of experience for those who want to learn the trade.

Very cool. Ive been a machinist for almost 15 years and i find this extremely interesting. Might be something id like to pick up as a hobby. Thanks for uploading!

Hello from Slidell. Engraving mesmerizes me. It’s something I have always had an interest in but never tried whatsoever. Great channel. Subscribed.

I'm a big fan of Alec, and I'm sure I'll be a huge fan of yours too! I could watch you grave for hours, it's like meditation :)

Here from Alec's channel also. Just subscribed and look forward to more videos.

My gratitude for all your videos from Toledo,Spain.Angel Ramos

Hello Sir, another new sub from Alec's channel, must say your work is amazingly fascinating, thank you for showing us how it's done. all the best from the UK.

Excellent video - came over from Alec Steele and am certainly impressed. Thank you for the excellent content.

Really beautiful work, thank you for creating and sharing.

I can't wait to see a Bulino tutorial! Thank you for this great content.

I enjoyed watching your work. I'm now subscribed, thanks to Alec for giving you a shout out.

Well it seems the KZfaq algorithms are doing something right for a change. I have been a fan of Alec for quite some time but have gotten behind in watching some of his more recent videos. I saw this video listed in my recommended list and thought hmm there is something that might be interesting to learn and what do you know it's a video in response to a question from Alec. Great camera work and explanation. You have gained a subscriber. Keep up the good work.

Your level of craft is extraordinary. Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely fascinating video, has answered a lot of questions, regards Doc Cox.

I went to LSU. Nice to see your studio is in BR. Great work

Wow!!!! Awesome videos. I am so grateful I found this channel. By the way I am from Mandeville, La.

Thanks for taking the time to show that. I really appreciate it.

Alec sent me, fantastic craftsmanship. Good luck with the channel !!

Wow! I tired this technique years ago using copper instead of gold. Was using a proper set of gravers, but I was driving them with a tiny hammer. Got some of it to hold well, lost interest. Great to see what focus and perseverance can do!

Thanks for shearing this information with us. Very good work!

Another guy from Alec's channel! Nice work.

Love the fiddle tune to get this video started, then love the craftsmanship!

I'm not from Alec's channel although I do watch him. My comment is for your remark about this not being an "important" project. Sir this project is of the upmost importance as you are teaching many of kind folk an excellent skill. You should try your best so you may teach the best. Very great video though I'm not a blacksmith or engraver I'm just an fan of the beautiful things you and Alec both do. Keep up the good work friends.

I dunno if anyone else got a wonderful ASMR response from the sound of the hammer bit as he was putting the gold in but I did, gave me happy shivers xD

we learned this in school, as a gunsmith in the third year of our educational year...interesting how you did it. thanks :)

Thank you Mr. Zuelke! This is a great tutorial!

Thanks for sharing your skills with us, most appreciated.

Looking forward to more. Also any guidance on making tools, where to source the proper tool metals etc.

The undercut and inlay were phenomenal. The outlining was just showing off 😂

Came across this by accident and yes sir I have learnt something new and amazing thank you a true crafts man thanks for sharing.👍🏻

Master of the craft, indeed. Just amazing

Thank you for showing us this technique.

Here from Alec's channel. Awesome video.

that's really neat. you make it look so easy but I'm sure that takes a long time to master.

I’d pay this man some serious money if he could train me. First I need serious money and I’m in my final semester of college so that will be a while....damn. These videos are awesome supplementation though! Not sure if you have videos over the tools needed but I’d love to watch one over all the needed tools for starting out engraving! Thank you for your videos sir!

also found u via Alec steele as im legaly blind almost all these hobies are a no go for me. but i love pealple who can make stuff and inprove themself constantly . great to see your work ill defenitly watch some more of your stuff. Michel

Thank you for this video! It was very well described

Heard of you from Alec. Beautiful work, I just subbed!

Nice work Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it

That is a super teaching techniqe. Lots of likes for you.

I'm the type of person that needs to know how to do and to try everything at least once! That was amazing!

Love your work!!

Came over from Alec, nice to see you two communicate =)