Author Topic: John Shippers book arrived today (Read 11283 times)

David Rase · « **on:** December 11, 2011, 04:46:34 AM »

Walked out of my shop to go into my house and what to my wondering eyes did appear but a box on my back porch from the post office. Picked it up and to my surprise it was from the NMLRA. I immediately opened it up. Had to stop what I was doing and thumb through the book. Just put it down to grab a cup of coffee.
What a great book. Worth every penny and worth the wait. See you later. Got to get back to the book. I cannot believe all the information on just boarders alone. Don't know when I will get to sleep.
Dave

James · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2011, 05:32:33 AM »

Thanks for the heads-up Dave, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Tom Cooper · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2011, 08:48:42 AM »

Yup,

Got a call the other morning and was asked where my wife wanted the book shipped to...

Cats out the bag

T*O*F · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2011, 07:05:28 PM »

Not that I can't wait, but I wonder if the first run was enough to cover all the orders, or if there will be multiple runs. I farted around and left the order form laying on my desk for several weeks, intending to mail in a check. It dawned on me the other day that the "special price" expired on the 7th so I called the office and ordered my copy on the 5th.

Bob Mac · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2011, 11:09:27 PM »

I did the same, Dave. I guess I will just have to wait and see when it arrives. I have no experience with engraving, so I hope it will get a newbe started on the right track.

P.Bigham · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2011, 04:39:49 AM »

I took Johns Class a few years ago at Conners Prarie. The class got to see the book at that time . It is the best book, I have seen on Longrifle Engraving. Looking forward to getting my copy.

Tom Cooper · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2011, 10:56:08 PM »

I wont actually get mine until the 25th but I am excited beyond words

James Rogers · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2011, 11:32:06 PM »

Mine came today. WOW!!!!!

PIKELAKE · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2011, 01:56:25 AM »

I received my Mr. Shippers book today and I must say it is terrific. The pictures are the best. They are crystal clear and show great detail. This book would be a bargain at twice the price. Can't wait to really get into it. Maybe I'll learn something. JZ

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2011, 12:06:18 AM »

I sat and read mine over coffee this AM. This will be my coffee reading material for months to come. Well done, Mr. Shippers.

David Rase · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2011, 02:22:01 AM »

Quote from: Acer Saccharum on December 14, 2011, 12:06:18 AM

I sat and read mine over coffee this AM. This will be my coffee reading material for months to come. Well done, Mr. Shippers.

Better get a BIGGER cup!

gunsports · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:07:54 PM »

Mine's on its way all the way to South Africa. I am currently learning engraving and I'm told this book is the last word in long rifle engraving. Can't wait.

Osprey · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:49:14 PM »

Can't wait to see it, I'll get to check it out tonight. One of the guys in our building group ordered it, so I'll get to preview and maybe even borrow it before I toss down a fun chip and change.

dbraw · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2011, 04:28:03 PM »

My book came Saturday and it is excellent. Great information and quite enjoyable to read. Pictures are superb. John did a great job.
Dan

mjm46@bellsouth.net · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2011, 04:58:53 PM »

I ordered mine when it was anounced by NMLRA for a member discount. About a week later when my Muzzle Blasts came there was an ad that also gave a years membership with the book. I got on the phone with them and I got the year membership as well. What a deal about half price.

The book is great I wish I had it a long time ago the more I read it, the more I find things that I'm doing the hard way. The images in the book are outstanding look almost like illustrations, soo much detail. I also have The Art of Engraving by Meek, in my humble opinion this book will become the new go to tutorial for tratitional ML engraving.

Three cheers for Mr. Shippers

welafong1 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 14, 2011, 05:50:44 PM »

hi all
john schippers book is what i have been wateing for a definitive book on the subject of engraveing this book will be come the standard of all times .
Richard Westerfield

leatherman · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2011, 03:44:52 AM »

Got my book last week. Wow , Wish I had had this book 20 years ago. Simple direct instructions with super illistrations . Couldnt be better. Congrats John on a book destined to be the book of engraving. Now if you are reading this , enough time on the web, get back to engraving my rifle. LOL.

john schippers · « **Reply #17 on:** December 15, 2011, 07:40:51 AM »

I would like to thank everyone for your nice commente on my book. I worked on the book for over 10 years and had several setbacks and I now find it hard to beleve that it is now publishen. If there is anything in the book that you don't understand I would be more then happy to help you out and ancer any questions you might have. Thank you again for liking my book - John.

Osprey · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2011, 06:23:52 PM »

Got to skim through it last night, awesome! Always a good sign when you read it once and still want to buy it, I gotta get a copy.

Gary Tucker · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2011, 01:09:57 AM »

I had seen the prototype of the book at the CLA show the last couple of years and have been chomping at the bit to get one. I ordered it the moment I got my letter from NMLRA. It arrived and my wife wrapped it in Christmas paper with orders not to open. Oh well!!

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #20 on:** December 16, 2011, 02:03:53 AM »

My copy has now been christened with coffee and tomato sauce.

Oh well, it's a shop book, right? Good quality photos, most of them are very crisp and clear. Nice description of methods of borders and scrolls. A serious resource, for sure. Thank you, Mr Schippers.

T*O*F · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2011, 02:19:58 AM »

Heard someone laying their horn in the driveway. It was the mail lady hand delivering my copy of the book, rather than leaving it on the front porch in the rain.

Did a quick thumb thru. It will definitely replace Meek's book, which was really beyond the scope of a beginning engraver. I think it will get the beginner up and running quickly and inexpensively, while still providing enough material for them to progress.

I look forward to spending more time reading it. Thumbs up, John.

Rich · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2011, 03:16:39 AM »

Saw the book yesterday and ordered my copy today.

Dave Waters · « **Reply #23 on:** December 16, 2011, 09:52:11 PM »

I kept putting it off, but ordered it Tuesday the 13th. Called NMLRA today (the 16th) to see when it had been sent, went out to get the mail and there it was!

The lady at NMLRA said they had already sold around 700.

Wow, John! Great book! Now I am happy.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2011, 12:50:31 AM »

The way I figure it basically comes down to a free NMLRA membership if you buy the book. Guess I'm going to join again. Hope this helps membership.

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