Question: GRS C-Max vs Carbide, are they same or ?

SalihKara · Nov 4, 2015

Hi,

When I look at GRS web page I see C-Max and Carbide graver,

is there any difference between them in terms of metarial or both of them are made from same metarial and C-Max is pre shaped ?

Best Regards

MICHAEL · Nov 4, 2015

C-max is a Cemented carbide. So far it has worked better for me on very hard firearms. On softer items I use Ngraver carbides purchased in a 6 pack.

SalihKara · Nov 4, 2015

MICHAEL said:
C-max is a Cemented carbide. So far it has worked better for me on very hard firearms. On softer items I use Ngraver carbides purchased in a 6 pack.

As I understand c-max is harder,
Do you have any difficulties while sharpening it or is it as same as other gravers

Best Regards

MICHAEL · Nov 4, 2015

SalihKara said:
As I understand c-max is harder,
Do you have any difficulties while sharpening it or is it as same as other gravers

Best Regards

I sharpen on a GRS power Hone using 180, 260,600, 1200 and ceramic wheel with 50,000 mesh diamond spray. Usually only take c-max to 600 grit wheel for most items I engrave. I have noticed the C- max takes longer to shape but not to bad once shaped. Since I've been dubbing my point and heel I've not had any fracturing. :thumbsup:

monk · Nov 4, 2015

SalihKara said:
As I understand c-max is harder,
Do you have any difficulties while sharpening it or is it as same as other gravers

Best Regards

bonded diamond grinding disks will sharpen any tool you will ever encounter. they last long, and aren't at all expensive. i got several on the "bay". the average price was about ten dollars.

Sam · Nov 4, 2015

There are as many carbide blends as there are gumbo recipes. C-Max is one blend and different from GRS' other carbide. I've found C-Max to be the best carbide I've ever used.

Riflesmith · Nov 4, 2015

I've been using C-Max pretty much exclusively these days and I find that in the harder metals if I turn up my bpm to 3300 and use my Monarch hand piece I have lees incidents of breaking especially in tight curves where the are prone to breaking. I also find that keeping the graver tight to the metal and not letting it "bound" off I reduce breakage. In the harder steels my 901 just hit the graver too hard and shatters the point. I've even cut hardened steel knife blades and had less problems with breakage. JMO

JOEYS CARVED ART · Nov 4, 2015

I have tried to use all the cheaper carbide gravers including the carbides that come from China, they are a joke. There are probably some good quality carbides out there but as far as what I have used the c-max is by far superior to any of the others. I haven't tried them but I have "heard" other engravers mention that the carbide from centennial carbide is very good for the price. I think they have 1/8" x 3" round carbide rod for about $1.25 ea. that is a good price but not if you spend all your time sharpening. This is my opinion. Thanks

Joey

Idaho Flint · Nov 5, 2015

sam said:
I've found C-Max to be the best carbide I've never used.

Sam, I got a kick out of you statement here. Though I think it is a misspelling. "the best carbide I've never used.".

Thanks for the chuckle.

Mike

Sam · Nov 5, 2015

Idaho Flint said:
Sam, I got a kick out of you statement here. Though I think it is a misspelling. "the best carbide I've never used.".

Thanks for the chuckle.

Mike

Oops! Thanks for pointing out that typo!

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