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  1. J

    Help, please: Gravermeister/915 handpiece running HOT(SOLVED)

    Never had an oil smell with my Gravermiester because it did not burn much oil/trans fluid. I replaced the carbon vanes in a regular basis over the 20 odd years I used it. Cuts down on oil use and burning/smell. Also never had an overheating problem with the enclosure and muffin fan air flow...
  2. J

    Help, please: Gravermeister/915 handpiece running HOT(SOLVED)

    Imageraj. PS to the Gravemiester enclosure. Heavy extension cord with a lighted switch. I used a multi-outlet extension cord with a switch outside of the enclosure. Both the Gravermiester and the muffin fan were plugged into this extension. Drilled the strokes lever, brass rod through the top...
  3. J

    Help, please: Gravermeister/915 handpiece running HOT(SOLVED)

    A plastic milk crate, lined with convoluted foam and turned upside down over the machine. Add corner posts to the crate so that it stands about an inch from the ground when it is upside down over the machine. Muffin fan that extract the heat will also draw in fresh air from below the enclosure...
  4. J

    Engraving of watch

    Thank you Evgeni. Fine engraving and outstanding photos.
  5. J

    Laser printer vs inkjet printer.

    PRINTER WARS...PRINTER WARS.!!!! ha ha. :) :):happyvise::hammerchisel:
  6. J

    Question: Engraving knife blades / hardening

    If I had my choice I would shape the blade and bring it close but not to finish polish. Then with the blade still in the soft state, create the cavities and bur field. Inlay the precious metal, sand or stone it to just short of finish level. Then clay coat the blade Japanese style and heat...
  7. J

    inlays

    If inlays are to be flush and require sanding or stoning it is usually best to do that part of the inlay process before any close by engraving is done. Detailing of the inlay can follow after the surrounding engraving is completed, and sometimes after a finish such as bluing on steel is applied.
  8. J

    Critique Request Finished shading attempt

    Well done, you have a lot of talent. Glad you got Sam's DVD.
  9. J

    New Service Available

    Hey Sam, that sounds like our friend Andrew speaking.
  10. J

    New Service Available

    Congratulations Rex.
  11. J

    Help, please: Gravermeister/915 handpiece running HOT(SOLVED)

    First thing to do is check with GRS customer service when you can give them some input. To give them some help with their diagnosis you might do the following checks. Make sure the machine is out in the open where it can get plenty of room temp. air. When the handpiece gets hot check the...
  12. J

    Critique Request First scroll

    Mike makes a VERY important point that is easy to overlook.
  13. J

    Engrave In September 25-27

    Thanks for the update of the Engrave In, Dean. Scott and family do a wonderful job and make everyone so welcome. Real Southern hospitality, great food and friendships. And you did a great job on getting your wife's cake there in one piece.
  14. J

    Critique Request First scroll

    Thank you T. G. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.
  15. J

    Critique Request First scroll

    Thank you T. G. You are well on your way. In your original the backbone was too thin as it emerged from the first leaf. Change it The backbone at the top of the scroll ran beyond the border. Change it. Reduce the size of your design to fit within the area of the bolster. All the backbones...
  16. J

    Critique Request First scroll

    Thank you T. G. Another option for that final leaf area would be some outside leaves off of the originating loop and maybe a smaller scroll from the outside of the large scroll backbone. We have all looked back with regrets at some of our cutting, and that situation never ends. Good plan to draw...
  17. J

    Critique Request First scroll

    Some nice cutting, TG. Couple of things you might consider. The scroll backbone gets very thin where it emerges from the originating loop. Hard to visualize it supporting the large. following leaves. And the big final leaf coming off the center bud defies nature. Several smaller leaves would be...
  18. J

    How to improve the attached-- all input welcome thanks

    Nice, rich scrolls. You might consider texturing or relief cutting the two or three included small background areas. And perhaps some outside work on the righthand side.
  19. J

    Critique Request Scroll and design

    Both TG and Monk gave you good, low cost advise.
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