The Engraver's Cafe is an online community of hand engravers, jewelers, artists, carvers, scrimshanders, collectors, and craftsmen dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information relating to all aspects of the hand engraving art. Our mission is to provide a relaxed and friendly forum where friends from all over the world gather and share tehnique, photos, tips and tricks, while extending a helping hand to those starting their hand engraving journey.
Members Online Now
There are currently 38 users online. 7 members and 31 guests
Most users ever online was 1,983, 03-21-2012 at 12:18 AM.
One of the most important things with gravers for fine scroll is that they are ground enough on the back so that they can spring or 'pop' the bur from the cut. Graver geometry is a personal thing...
aluminum, at least most of what i cut, is gummy and resists forward progress. if you back down a bit it may push your graver back. it can also leave deposits on the graver. copper & mild steel would...
Hand Engraving Categories
Site Sponsors
Members Online Now
...
Nice buckle, Peter, Asymmetric ornament yet it...
Nice buckle, Peter,
rod 05-18-2013, 07:06 AMAsymmetric ornament yet it has good balance, I like that!
I have been cutting three more of those shell style keys tonight, after working the day shift on flute bodies, but...