Do you see the face of the graver?

[Oneduck]

Hello! I’m curious if when you are cutting, you see the face of the graver or is your perspective through the microscope slightly behind? If I see the face of the graver I find my wrist is out to the side a bit more. Thank you so much!

 

[SamW]

I do see the face...I don't use a scope, just an Optivisor.

 

[monk]

i f you reduce the size of the face, it should not be a problem. by properly shaping the graver, the face is reduced well below max. one good reason for this, touchup is much faster as there's way less metal to abrade away. also, the larger the face, in your case, more face to visually distract you.

 

[Oneduck]

Thanks guys. I’m just trying to set up a good biomechanic as I’m learning. I’m guessing it doesn’t really matter, as long as the cuts are clean and the body is relaxed.

 

[EngraverHand]

If I understand you correctly.. When using a 45 degree face I usually see the face of the graver in the microscope, which I think is pretty good because I also see the tip of the graver very clear. So when you have to follow a line, shading and such I really want to know where I start engraving. Sometimes when the steel is very tough, I sharpen the face to maybe around 55 degree and it is more steep. It makes it a lot more difficult to see the face, which is ok, but also more difficult to see the tip.. and I have to be more careful where I place the graver. The more you engrave the more you get used to it and more or less know.. but I would say it´s not a bad thing to see the face of the graver.

 

[AllenClapp]

It may help you if you grind metal off the sides of the graver to make it thinner. This will also have the benefit of reducing the size of the face to make it easier to resharpen.

 

[Oneduck]

If I understand you correctly.. When using a 45 degree face I usually see the face of the graver in the microscope, which I think is pretty good because I also see the tip of the graver very clear. So when you have to follow a line, shading and such I really want to know where I start engraving. Sometimes when the steel is very tough, I sharpen the face to maybe around 55 degree and it is more steep. It makes it a lot more difficult to see the face, which is ok, but also more difficult to see the tip.. and I have to be more careful where I place the graver. The more you engrave the more you get used to it and more or less know.. but I would say it´s not a bad thing to see the face of the graver.

Thank you! I’ll keep it up

 

[Oneduck]

It may help you if you grind metal off the sides of the graver to make it thinner. This will also have the benefit of reducing the size of the face to make it easier to resharpen.

Yes this is helpful. I have reduced the face of the graver as well as reduced the width. It does help when maintaining the sharpness as well. Much appreciated!