Artist in Steel. John Farman. Engraver of Fine English Sporting Guns
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Portrait of an Artist in Steel, John Farman - an engraver of fine English sporting rifles and shotguns. John kindly invited me to visit his studio at the foot the beautiful South Downs in the UK to film him at work. Here is John engraving a lock plate and gold-inlaying left and right detachable locks for a .577 calibre double-barrelled sporting rifle. The lock plate is engraved with traditional English Rose & Scroll patterns - a beloved and iconic design that graces many of the finest English shotguns and sporting rifles. You can see more of John's work on his Instagram feed at john_farman_
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I found this video on a whim thinking 'yeah I could engrave that receiver myself, I bet I could learn'... wow. This man has vision far and beyond what I could ever see. Very impressive.
God, this is so satisfying... A true artist, all my respect.
Beautiful. Such amazing artwork. I love that even on areas that would never be seen still so much effort is put into making a true work of art.
Todavia podemos ver y apreciar (quien lo hace) lo que puede hacer la mano del hombre no hay maquina en el Mundo que lo pueda igualar. Y PUNTOOOO
WOW ! WOW ! BEAUTIFUL !!
An artist, yes an artist
In awe - Simply outstanding.
When you take two masters of their craft... And put them in the same room together. This video is the result. Beautiful etching. Beautifully captured for others to see. Thank you both.
Beautiful work..... this would truly compliment a project I'm working on. Restoration of an antique shotgun.
Very hard work and very time consuming work. Thank you for sharing Mr Mick.
oh my god. what a masterpiece.
I love it when a wonderfull song is mixed with a wonderfull work
These shots and angles are just 👌 Bravo.
Patience personified! A true artist...
Absolutely gorgeous
Thanks for your time, talent and inspiration 🙏
Thank you for your wonderful comment 🙏🙏
@@MickGrewcock jenis scroll yang anda ukir ini ?
@@MickGrewcock great show. i am a beginner i am trying to carve a zippo. With pictures like in the video it is very small and complicated. my question, with a small image you use a small size chisel or standard in general? how many degrees did you use in the video? for cutting haris in a ziippo how many degrees do you suggest? Thank you
@@mulanjamilah7849 Hi there. I am the film maker, not the engraver. Suggest you contact John direct. Find him on Instagram.
Way to go brother - just beautiful
Wow, absolutely incredible!!!
extraordinary people live next to us, whom we must appreciate from all our hearts and know them better! thank you very much for this video.
What an amazing job, wish thought of doing something like this
Fascinating beyond.... thanks
Oh wow, incredible drawing an engraving your friend did mick
Badass!
Thanks for the wonderful video.
🙏🙏🙏
Stunning
Artwork！
beautiful work though I'm more interested in seeing him work then fancy camera angels... Couldn't follow the work at all
Thank you
'Tis absolutely exquisite artistry and craftsmanship...Ta Mick !
Went from gentle and artsy music to rock so fast I’m getting an appointment for whiplash
Excellent.
Just the truth bro.
Thank you. John is a very talented engraver
Thanks for the beautiful film of this artist .Oh, to have had this kind if info 50 years ago. I am 75 now ,bought .all the gear but have the shakes so bad I can't use it. Keep hoping for better Parkinson's drugs. Live fast and do anything you really love no matter what the cost, life goes by so quickly.
GRS ought to use part of this comment as an who contemplate ordering GRS equipment but find it beyond their reach due to tight budgets.
Amazing work of art I would love to have my Ruger Alaskan .44 magnum engraved by this man. 👍
I know this song way too well from creepy pastas lmao.
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That was truly beutifull mick. That's some mad skills I'm both very impressed and totally jealous. Thanks for the post mate
Amazing skills and discipline!
amazing
Nice design
Beautiful as always Mick. Thank you.
Bro, that was amazing! Actually i discovered your channel because i am doing presentation for my university about steel engraving. I gonna show yours art and i am sure that they gonna love you too.
Great
great work !
This is awesome 🤘🤘🤘 you really need to do a channel just for engraving work as your work needs to be show cased
Very good
Thanks as always, Mick, for taking us where so very few of us could actually go ourselves. Would that I could afford some of Mr. Farman's work. I'm so glad that skills such as his (and yours!) persist.
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Great video!!
Wow!! ❤❤ Where did you go to school, or did you learn on your own? Wonderful, amazing, art you create! Thanks for sharing.
wow
Amazing! Great video!
He is!!
good job
Nice video mick
Beautiful work John Farman! Mick, did you know Rashid el Hadi? I was saddened to recently hear of him leaving us back in 2020. That fella could carve up metal!!
Didn’t know Rashid I’m afraid. Sorry to hear he is no longer with us.
@@MickGrewcock I take it you've seen his work though?
@@bsimpson4076 not yet
@@MickGrewcock MIck, the fella was a genius. He worked for Purdey and Holland and Holland. I'm a bit bias as I went to school with him and saw him start with engraving.
Man! Big fan. Work at Manson Precision Reamers & in the forearm industry and I’ve always just fell in love with engraved stuff. I’m settling down and grinding this winter. I want to learn it. Good editing too by the way. I edit too and, good eye!
That was satisfying asf
Beautiful work ,Amazing!
Since this Video is Filmed and about the Great Artist Engraver my question is:
What Kind of Microscope is Mr. John Farman is using ,what is the name Brand or company?
Kindly Appreciated!
Thank you!
Engravings give you no tactical advantage whatsoever. But they look great. You're pretty good!
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This is true CRAFT and very expensive in marketplace. There are not many people who can hand etch/engrave like this. This hand etching is the real deal unlike laser etching which is fake, no soul and not valued. True skill and artistry
John is a fine craftsman and I am proud to know him and have been given an insight into his sublime skills.
No comparison at all, especially personal skillset in 'laser engraving', does not go beyond use of a keyboard, mouse.
Nothing is incised by hand in laser.
Whereas the eye, hand and brain with inspiration ruling creativity in hand engraving are the main gig.
i hope i can engrave as good as you one day
Marcos Duran John is a fabulous craftsman and I was honoured to spend a day filming him at work.
beautiful work (also can someone Please help me remember the name of the piano song)
Gorgeous engravings! Can you tell me more about the tools being used? I am currently setting up a workshop to work with Copper and Bronze
I am the filmmaker, not the engraver. John can be contacted directly via instagram.
Sweet work and a bit of stoner rock thrown in ;)
Hey I’m a beginner and would like to know what kind of machine pulse are you using
Please contact the engraver. I am the film maker. You can find John on instagram.
I'm currently have designs of my own. But Im scared if I put it on metal I'll mess up.
Very nice job man!!! Like! What are you using below the vice? Could send me link please
I am just the filmmaker Pjotrs. Sorry can’t help on that question. Thanks for watching.
Do you know this man contact?
Pjotrs Kuksjonoks Look for John Farnam on Instagram and message John from there. Mick
Hi whats the best tool for engraving Jewelry thanks)
Hi Ian. I am the film maker, not the engraver. You can find John on instagram and ask him directly. Thanks for watching.
Esos Si que son Verdaderos ARTESANOS CON TODAS LAS PALABRAS.ahi no entra la computadora .sino sos del Oficio CHAUUUUUUU
Hello what’s ur tools name and frome wher we can bye thanks for ur time ?
Hi Hamed. I am the film maker, not the engraver. You can find John on instagram and contact him directly. Good luck.
Congratulations on your work, which black patina do you prefer to use to highlight the engraving?
Antonello Chiaramida Hi there. I’m just the filmmaker. For engraving detail try contacting John on Instagram. Thanks for watching.
What tool is he using to etch?!
Ask the engraver please. I am the film maker only.
fucking sick film man
Awesome work ! What machine or set up do ypu suggest for engraving 1911s
Suggest you contact John directly. John is on Instagram. Mick
Unbelievable craftsmanship but I couldn't make it through the entire video as the music was horrendous! Drop the music and lets hear and see what the craftsman is doing.
Sorry but John uses music during work and I felt that music is fine underlying the video. If I removed the music on the video, the original audio would be end-to-end music. Can’t win them all - but thanks for watching and commenting. 🙏
Mick Grewcock I wasn’t trying to be an idiot, just being honest 😎
Nash Ville Never, ever thought that of you!! All comments are welcomed. Thanks for staying here 🙏
Beautiful but lasers do it in minutes! 🤠
Which is why laser etched sporting and shotguns have so little value. Hand engraved sporting weapons are excellent stores of appreciating value - and are useful too! Thanks for watching.
Is it possible to do this with a mini engraver dremel?
I doubt it, but I’m not the engraver. Best to make contact direct. You’ll find him on Instagram.
I am hesitant to point out that the music doesn't go with the beautiful artwork.
Debussy : paris, Art nouveau 1900s - no, I'd say... j.b. lully is more fit ( 1600s )
Fair point. But I used same or very similar as played by John the engraver during the work he was doing whilst I filmed. Thanks for watching 🙏
I don’t understand how they draw ✍️ an elephant like 1:1 on metal I can’t believe it
could anybody tell me what handpiece hes using?
Best to contact John on Instagram.
Ye gods, imagine life without embellishment.
Song is so overused I had too mute it. It was cool to see how they get those curved lines.
What make of gun were the plates off?
It’s in the description - a double barrelled .577 calibre hunting rifle. Thanks for watching🙏
Ps: I can’t name the actual gunmakers
OK, I’m sure it’ll be a fantastic looking gun whoever made it.
@@MickGrewcock the first 577 that comes to mine is the 577 Trex typically those are bolt guns, just adds the uniqueness of this arm. Could be a Snider but don't recall if that is actually offered in smokeless.
The early folio pictures were Westley Richards.
Youre a super talented filmmaker but show me the engraving more! I dont care what the bottom of his desk looks like. You want your cool shots to enhance what you're trying to show, dont just point and turn the camera because you can
Thanks for the feedback 🙏🙏
You wouldn't want to take your gun out on a shoot with side plates like that.
imagine 10 years from now when the owner will have to give it up to the melter when the government decides to ban all guns and introduce a social credit system. A loss of such fine art would be a true horror but unfortunately we live in a world where that's a real possibility.
A fearful future indeed 🙁
Thats the part where the guns come in handy to prevent losing said gun 🤷♀️
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dont like the sudden change between calming and aggressive loud music.
Sorry but the change replicated how John varied his work music
music ruined it for me, shame could have been interesting with some commentary
Completely captivated by your easy cutting style. I've got all the gear... I have a Leica microscope...but it's not an engraving microscope...in my case it's a laser welding scope. What magnification is used on the scope side of things.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Buster Gonad
Hi Buster, you will need to message John direct, I’m just the filmmaker. You can find him on Instagram.Thanks for watching.
Lovely work John - great to see skilled craftemanship still alive!
This is why pretty guns are so expemsive
And worth every penny/cent 👍
Craftsmanship of unrivaled heights!
how about more actual engraving video and less just spinning the work piece around?
The video is about the engraver, the way he works and the type of work he does. All his commissions are private work for a bespoke builder of fine sporting guns and rifles and being allowed to film work on a client’s rifle was a privilege and not opportunity to make a video about technique etc. Thanks for watching.
Music name?
I'll come back to you.
This mans sense for proportion and style combined with that high level of craftsmanship is truly amazing!
A fine craftsman I was honoured to film going about his work.