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  1. J

    Question: 1-Step versus 2-Step Re-sharpening Process

    Allen, a little over thinking IMO. Who cares about a slight shortening of the graver length and it's life?? Gravers are readily available, not too costly, and like pencils and other tools, designed to be used up. To correct a dull or broken graver just go with the flow. Sharpen the face and then...
  2. J

    Who engraved this?

    As Sam says, an old technique and often used before computers and printers. I was taught to do it in junior art classes by using fade out graph paper in two different square sizes. Just follow the number of squares where the original art touches the squares you lay over it. Trace if you want...
  3. J

    Looking For Advice on buying gravers for push engraving

    Glensteel is a brand of graver sold by GRS Corp. in Kansas. Colbalt can be any brand of graver that is made from M-2 steel. And most brands of gravers are available in High speed steel. Most all regular brands of good U.S. steel gravers, if sharp will cut your copper plates using push, hammer...
  4. J

    Design work

    A smoke pull is usually made by coating the object in the soot from a smoky candle or oil lamp. (A couple of added drops of motor oil will make a candle smoke.) Then the smoke image is usually picked up on wide, clear tape ,such as shipping tape. The tape can be applied to white paper or...
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    Looking For Advice on buying gravers for push engraving

    If you change to a carbide graver you will need diamond laps/stones to sharpen. And carbide will not necessarily cut your metal easier than will any other sharp graver. Carbide will cut harder/tougher metal however. You don't need carbide for copper plate engraving. A good high speed steel...
  6. J

    New forum member!

    Hello Thomas, and welcome to the the Cafe forum and the world of hand engraving. Your early cuts show a lot of promise and pretty good graver control. I would advise you to study scroll design, get some books and/or videos. Pay attention to the scroll construction and proper shading. You are...
  7. J

    Light Inscription on S&W 460 Bone Collector

    Speedball black oil based printers ink. Apply to the area with a Q tip. Wipe off the surrounding surplus with the flat palm of your hand.
  8. J

    Happy New Year

    Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to the Cafe and all members. May your graves stay sharp and go where intended. :)
  9. J

    Printer

    Be sure to get test copies from several printers before you buy one. I have a Canon MF227dw Laser and like it. Don't know if they still make this model.
  10. J

    Drawing on the work

    I'm with Monk, Magic Marker is hard to beat. Quick to apply and dry, easy to touchup. Use a broad tip for large areas and a narrow point, in the same brand and color for touching up mistakes. Easy to cut through and easy to remove with a swipe if acetone. I mostly use the blue marker but also...
  11. J

    New member seeking critiquing or advise.

    Very kind offer Todd. Glad Bryn posted a location and found some local help.
  12. J

    New member seeking critiquing or advise.

    Byrn, Welcome to the Cafe forum and your engraving journey. Again, it would be a help to you if you posted your general location in your bio. An engraver in your area might invite you for a visit and get you going on the right track. James B, Meek's book, The Art of Engraving would be a good study.
  13. J

    Holidays

    Have a wonderful Christmas and a better year in 2021. Seems that 2020 is only good when it comes to eyesight! :)
  14. J

    Pets in the shop

    I had a visiting student who brought a dog with them. I loved the visit. But when it was time for them to leave the poor little dog was limping. Had to dig a metal splinter out from between his toes, with the help tweezers.
  15. J

    Pets in the shop

    I love animals and would love to have one in my shop area. But please be extra careful of engraving chips in their little bare feet.
  16. J

    Muffling sound made by engraving hammer??

    To muffle the sound when needed I use a small rawhide hammer. Give it a try, maybe you will like it too.
  17. J

    Plating?

    Degrease and plate only. You can take what Sam said to the bank !
  18. J

    Help needed, any advice and suggestions, please help.

    Thank you for posting your Los Angeles general location Jessica. I'm in Gardena, CA. and maybe able to help you. Will private message you through the forum.
  19. J

    Plating?

    Other than bulino work, and with a good gun plater ,almost nothing should be lost. But beware of pre-plating polishers wiping out your detail. Search the forum for info on knowledgeable and reliable gun platers.
  20. J

    Help needed, any advice and suggestions, please help.

    Welcome to the Cafe Forum Jessica, and the wonderful word of engraving. You might add your general location to your forum bio and maybe a near by engraver will invite you and give some help you some help with your questions. A search of the forum will bring up info on metal suppliers. You...

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