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    points

    Hi Papart, Usually in engraving terms "Single Point" is referring to the method of creating the shading . Shading cut with a single point graver rather than with the use of a multi-line lining tool.
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    Help, please: engraving copper

    As Marty ( Fancygun) says, you may have bought some hard copper. Easy to soften it, though. Just heat with a torch and drop the hot metal into water.
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    Help, please: engraving copper

    Copper can be a bit "gummy" to engrave sometimes. Copper is usually not hard to cut but make sure your gravers are sharp. You mentioned that you had requested and got help with hard metal before. For copper I would advise sharpening your gravers with a 45% face and a 15% heel. Are you using...
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    Help, please: engraving copper

    Hi Robert...... what type of problems are you having? Please explain. Is it cast copper or milled or a stamping?
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    working while staying at home

    Nice knife and glad you are on the mend.
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    Wasn't sure where to introduce myself (new member)...lots of progress pics

    Great design, drawing and photograph, Chip. A real thought starter.
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    Face Masks

    Thank you for your helpful input Brant and MD.
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    Engraver's sample plate from 1902

    Very impressive, Sam.
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    working while staying at home

    Really fine work, Marty. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
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    sharpening

    An easy way to heel a graver without a sharpening fixture. Use a piece of round drill rod as a base. Usually 1/8" or 3/16" round works best. Pinch the graver between thumb and forefinger while extending it about 3/4 or one inch beyond the drill rod. Touch the bottom edge of the graver to the...
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    working while staying at home

    Thank you Marty. I really did think that you did it to see if anyone was paying attention. Didn't want to spoil your gag, that's why I sent it to you as an email.
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    working while staying at home

    Doggone it Marty.........that was 'sposed to be our secret. Now everyone will know where I got the paper hat.
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    Shading Practice

    Daniel, well done. Wonderful scroll shading. You are an outstanding artist.
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    Intro. to Push Graving by Dimas Sánchez Moradiellos

    Thank you for the video by Dimas, Monica. He is a master of push engraving.
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    Fracassi in the news

    Hats off to this Senior Fracassi. A compassionate and brave soul!
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    Masters of Fine Watchmaking: The Engraver

    Very nice video,and a very talented lady engraver, just like you ,Monica. Thank you for posting it.
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    Scissors?

    Thank you Sam, and thank you for all you do. And this wonderful Cafe to meet and share. Long live the Engravers Cafe.
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    Colt Cylinder

    Outstanding engraving and brilliant photographs. Thank you for sharing Mr. Mike!
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    Question: Practice plates

    Thickness of practice plates and support for thin ones depends on what type of engraving you are going to do. It is advisable to support thin plates at all times as it cuts down graver point breakage due to vibration. and bouncing. Even thicker plates will benefit from support if you are...
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    FEGA 2020 Convention Results

    And Brian, as always , absolutely awesome fabrication and engraving. Pure eye candy.

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