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    the Hand Engraving Podcast, Episode 3 Weldon Lister: a Family Tradition. Is on the air!

    First it was a really interesting podcast. It was enjoyable listening to Weldon Lister, so many things to talk about in his life. Such an interesting father and the work he does is amazing. Then thinking he was a full time engraver he says he retired from being a professional firefighter really...
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    engraving a VIN# ?

    Monk, that actually sounds like a great idea. I remember a while back when congress, when it actually was a legislative body, had a bill that each part of a vehicle would have the vin numbers on them. The auto manufacturers lobbied hard to kill the bill because it would add almost 50 dollars to...
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    engraving a VIN# ?

    VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number. I'm sure its probably standard with vehicle manufactures world wide but I know that here in North America its the identifying marker used to tell identical looking vehicles apart from each other. Its also the basis of services here in North America...
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    the Hand Engraving Podcast is on the air!

    Just finished listening to your podcast and it was wonderful. How often will you be broadcasting? Allan
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    Help, please: Help! New Hermes ITF-k pantograph

    What kind of work do you plan on using it for ? Allan
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    opinions please

    I would cut the smallest element in the piece. One pointed petal at a time. The reasoning is that cutting all circles you would be constantly cutting one line after another and some of the cross over cuts may not be as deep as the other giving it a non uniform look. Oniemarc is right in that the...
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    another layout option

    I think you mean dykem white.
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    Question: treading on sensitive ground...graver formulas

    Great reply Mitch, much wisdom. I was going through the Ken Hunt videos on YouTube and one was where he showed his tools. And they looked like they came out of some kind of rustic cave. Broom handles cut down, pieces of cork, handles of wooden stumps from the Paleozoic eras. And he showed how he...
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    Critique Request Thankful for any help I can get

    This may be a small piece of advice but its pretty hard to draw a flower and scroll, then to draw the reverse and make them look identical is pretty hard to do. I would first break down the left side of the sketch into different elements. Just draw the flower and make it look more like a flower...
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    Help, please: Compressor Question

    Thanks John, that's a great idea. The only thing I don't like about the silent air compressor is that to drain the tank you have to unscrew the release valve. Your way is better. Much better. I'm on my way to home depot tonight. Allan
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    Help, please: Compressor Question

    I go along with Fred having the answer. I have a small silent air and had the same thing happen. If the tank if full of water there isn't much room for the air and will empty quickly causing it to cycle pretty quickly. Draining the tank may make a small wet mess but once it's done it should...
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    advice for a block head needed

    So I called GRS and they told me that most of the blocks are now made to not come apart anymore. As unbelievable as it sounds they are had to do this because a few customers actually turned the block upside down with the top falling on their feet. I don't know why anyone would do that but the...
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    advice for a block head needed

    So I traded my 30 year old GRS standard block for one only about 10 years old. The newer block hasn't had much use and is in great condition. The old block was in great shape but I wanted to take it apart to use with an Otto Carter retro-fit true axis base. The fit into the Otto base requires...
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    Atlanta, Georgia

    Roger Forgot all about the New Hermes setup, thanks for the reminder. I used to use the large New Hermes to make a few dollars working in a trophy shop while i was apprenticing. They were pretty well made and easy to use but with one large drawback. The type came in open trays and the shop I...
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    Atlanta, Georgia

    papart Not sure what you're asking but if its how much do I charge , the answer is nothing. The men who taught me never charged me so I never charge anyone to learn. The time it takes for me to train has radically decreased over the years. It used to take a great deal of time to learn how to...
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    Atlanta, Georgia

    This is long and my opinion probably not an accurate history, more of a general impression of the last 45 years. Hand engraving is not dying out by a long shot but it has shifted over to the firearm and knife side of the business. And the reason is training. Before and after WW2 there were...
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    Legal documents

    This is a tough one. I only do mail order for stores. I find it good to have a buffer between the retail customer and me. I have a couple of problems dealing with retail customers. One is that the customer has an iconic idea about the look and condition of rings specifically and everything else...
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    Left handed

    Most paper is really an abrasive that takes off pencil lead as you draw, leaving an image. Most metal is the opposite. If the metal is polished smooth there is nothing to grab onto the pencil lead. The pencil lead just slips around. Takes a while to get the hang of it but it will never be...
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    Help, please: Engraving a signature on a stainless steel pen cap

    What you should be doing is calling stores that sell trophies. A lot of them keep up with the technology and will have a computer system to do what you want. If you call one that uses pure diamond drag engraving, then they would not be able to do it correctly. If you call a trophy shop that...
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    Coarse bulino

    It's a kind of no win situation when dealing with a customer, especially one who may continue to provide you with work. I remember talking to a starting engraver who was working with a really respected engraver in the city where I started. He was told by an experienced engraver he worked with...

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