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  1. J

    New year’s greetings

    It just moves the cutting edge up the face 15 degrees Anne.
  2. J

    New year’s greetings

    Of course Anne, that depends a lot on the metal you are cutting and how deep you are going. A round graver usually requires more pressure than a diamond/square graver because of the larger frontal area in the metal. Only time and practice will give you the answer for push or hammer engraving If...
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    New year’s greetings

  4. J

    New year’s greetings

    Hello Anne, and welcome to the Cafe forum and engraving. from the sound of things your problem is the lift or belly angle of your gravers. The front angle should be about 45-50 degrees. And the bottom or belly should have a small and short relief cut of about 15 degrees. On your #41 HS round...
  5. J

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    Sam,Still continuing to get to know that person. :) And would love to own a Coggan/Purdey as a piece of fine art.
  6. J

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    Yes Roger, that, function over form (and ton of dollars) is why I shoot my ducks with an old Winchester Model 12 instead of a Phil Coggan/Purdey masterpiece. :)
  7. J

    Beginner - making my own tools

    Pleurotus, Unlike tool steel drills the shanks of most M-2 high speed drills are hardened. That is where you had a problem by trying to heat treat it. Use it as is, test with a file. I make most of my gravers from M-2 drills by shaping and sharpening the shank. And I cut hard gun steel with them.
  8. J

    Hot Tip

    Now that is funny! Thanks for the grin Mitch.
  9. J

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    And my old Timex keeps better time TJ's Rolex. :)
  10. J

    Beginner - making my own tools

    A small triangular file will make a starting graver. And drive it with a piece of hardwood or a small rawhide mallet to soften the blows. You can make a chasing hammer out of hex head or large carriage bolt. Your first cut didn't look too bad, good start. Keep going. Best of luck on your...
  11. J

    Still life with Skull

    Wonderful piece of artistry Mark. Happy New Year and hope to see you in Vegas.
  12. J

    Just a little project for myself

    Nice clean gold work and a good job of outlining. That ain't easy! Takes a steady hand.
  13. J

    10 things every Rolex owner should know

    Sounds like Rolex is getting too big for their boots.!
  14. J

    Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

    Wishing all our members, friends and guests a wonderful 2019.
  15. J

    iPad Pro fun - black leaf

    Beautiful design and beautiful lady. Best wishes to Miss Abigail for a full recovery.
  16. J

    Question before buying a grs airsystem

    Many good engraver have a favorite handpiece and use it for a majority of their work. The only real way for you to know what suits you is to have it in your hand. Try to get to a show where the tools are being demonstrated and try a couple. But quite frankly ,when you get use to them any one...
  17. J

    Question before buying a grs airsystem

    Daniel 29. If you would include your general location in your profile it would make it easier to give you advise appropriate to your area. After rereading your original post I see you are in Germany. But this will not be available when answering your future threads.
  18. J

    Question before buying a grs airsystem

    I have used a SilentAire 400 watt,2.15 C.U.F.M,, Model 50-15A for the last 25 years. It is an oil compressor, quieter than a refrigerator and about a 5 gallon tank. It has a viable oil filter and a top feed air bleeder which is hooked up to a drain bottle. I bleed the tank at the end of each...
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