Search results

  1. billyProps

    901 and Graversmith question

    Hi, I’m using a 901 handpiece with a Graversmith and it seems like I might need to adjust something. Doing fairly consistent lines (for me) and then I go deep and power through it. After that, on the next line, the handpiece will be very slow to start and then “pop the clutch” and take off with...
  2. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    That’s all it takes... just start looking at the puppy pictures.
  3. billyProps

    First scroll design

    Good notes, thanks.
  4. billyProps

    First scroll design

    Here’s my first attempt at drawing scrolls more seriously than a doodle. I used Sam’s German example as a reference. Feel free to point out problems. One I see is that the vines don’t taper the way I’d like them to. Next, tracing it in Illustrator.
  5. billyProps

    Magnum vs 901 hand piece face off

    Thank you, Sam. I’m thinking I’m going to go with the 901 once it comes in. I’m actually using your Nuremberg scroll design from the drawing archives as a reference this morning for practice drawing scrolls.
  6. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    Six.... wow.
  7. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    I can’t imagine. Call Dyas Farms in Ohio and restock. I looked at your work. Your use of shadows is incredible.
  8. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    That’s pretty comfortable. Thanks
  9. billyProps

    Magnum vs 901 hand piece face off

    The lady at GRS had a handy metric for comparing the two hand pieces: the Magnum would be in a range of 15-7 or so, and the 901 would cover 10-5ish. The Monarch would cover below that. She Suggested I go with the 901. When I ordered the Graversmith, the 901s were on back order so I got the...
  10. billyProps

    Help with image transfers

    I haven’t tried with regular paper and read that acetone doesn’t affect Brother toner, so I didn’t do many acetone tests.
  11. billyProps

    Help with image transfers

    I just developed my transfer method from a few other methods I've seen and it works great: Brother 5240 laser printer off ebay, generic/Samsill transparent projection paper, 5:1 lacquer thinner and Allclad ii lacquer (sold for airbrushes). Brush on solution and in a few minutes when it’s still...
  12. billyProps

    Dealing with wrist pain

    I’m planning on removing the brake so I can add a crenelated 3d printed ring around the edge. Probably cast it in silicon or some kind of rubber at some point.
  13. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    good to know. I’m interested in developing proper form.
  14. billyProps

    Dealing with wrist pain

    Wow. The Satellite turntable makes it effortless. Between this and trading the Foredom Power Graver for the Graversmith I’m enjoying practice a lot more.
  15. billyProps

    Graver sharpening question

    If my index finger that wraps around the underside of the graver is getting jammed up when making shallow cuts, that means I need to change the angle of the heel so the handle is higher, right? Right now I’m using a 120° bevel and sharpening the heel at 22.5° with the Apex 120 disk set to the...
  16. billyProps

    I made castings for the first time.

    Nice. you should experiment with clear resin and iridescent casting powder from Smooth On. Silver or gold Rub n Buff will look like real metal too. That’s available on Amazon.
  17. billyProps

    Dealing with wrist pain

    It arrives today!
  18. billyProps

    Dealing with wrist pain

    My engraving only *looks like I did it with my feet.
  19. billyProps

    Dealing with wrist pain

    Due to dumb decisions made when I was young, my wrists are rekt. I can’t make the movement used to rev a motorcycle throttle without occasional searing pain. I’m really new to hand engraving and am trying to find ways to work around it. I hold the graver left handed and turn the vise with my...
  20. billyProps

    Question: How to center work under the microscope

    Thank you, ordered a turntable this morning.

Latest posts

Sponsors

Engraving-Videos.com
FEGA
Top