Recent content by CMaddox

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    Learning to cut

    Thank you all for the input!
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    Learning to cut

    Hello, It has been several years now since I took my class (life happens) and I am just getting to the point of being able to practice on plates. My question is, is there a set rule on cut depth? How do I know if I am cutting too deep or not deep enough? Is it up the the engraver or based on...
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    Thermo-loc

    Thank you all for the insight
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    Thermo-loc

    Sorry for a dumb follow up question as I am new to this, but how do you go about getting. The glue off afterwards
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    Thermo-loc

    So just to be clear, working it in you hands heats it up enough to make it pliable?
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    Thermo-loc

    does thermo-loc have a life expectancy?
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    Gravers

    Thank you. I have taken a class, but brand new.
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    Gravers

    As I am hopefully getting closer to tooling up, I was curious what is the best graver material for gun and knife engraving? Thank you
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    Question: Graver question

    So when it comes to gravers, is there any sort of guide on what to use? Example: carbide for “X” material HHS for “X” material Carbon for “X” material Thank you
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    Beginner questions

    What hand piece do you use for stippling if you don’t mind me asking?
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    Beginner questions

    I am trying to still research options for a starter set up and had a few quick questions. Does anyone have experience with Lindsays turntabl/vise set up vs the grs satellite? Also, when using the Lindsay classic what gets used for stippling? The amount of choices and info is a bit overwhelming...
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    Help, please: Help a newb starting his journey from blank

    I am trying to decide the same thing currently. Since you have experience with all three, can you tell me why you prefer the pulsegraver? Pros and cons for all three? Thank you
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    Beginner set up

    Thank you. I was wondering how long it would take or how intensive it would be to shape a new graver manually.
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    Beginner set up

    Thank you. as far as being new to this, do you feel starting with a power hone is ideal, or should it be a manual sharpening system?
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    Beginner set up

    Hello, well it has been far too long since my engraving class but I am hopefully getting ready to gear up to start this journey. I am going to set up a workbench in a spare bedroom, the question I have is does anyone else that does work in their home keep their power hone in that room with them...
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