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    still kicking

    For brittle stuff it works also. At low speeds. But then I would use diamond burrs. They have no teeth so they won't really start to run off on you. I have also used either carbid or diamond burrs to remove broken burrs and taps. It work well. Just go slow so the tool will stay cool. And will...
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    still kicking

    I set loads of stones every week. I use a powerful micro-motor. Brand is Seashin. Model is OZ Black. It has high torque. So it will not get stuck as easily as a weaker motor. Flexshafts are not ideal for precision work in my opinion. You have to fight the whole bendy spring part constantly...
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    Cracks in sheet metal

    If the metal is good then you can just keep rolling. From 3mm thick to 1mm thick without annealing. But only if you keep the same side up AND the same side first. Dont rotate the sheet dont flip the sheet. It should work. If it doesn't work then try the other tips. If there are contaminants...
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    Cracks in sheet metal

    Try not annealing at all. You need to keep the same side up. And always put the same side first in the rolling mill. Dont rotate the sheet. Us a marker and put some arrows on it pointing to the end you will stick in first. Try it. If it doesn't work you can try annealing. But I find that...
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    Steel Cronite

    Phosphor bronze, will also not discolor. And it will feel similar to engraving in gold. I like it. It is called: "Bronze fosforoso" in Brazil
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    Beautifull! The small size makes it extra nice in my opinion. Did you anneal the wire to soften it after drawing it down to size? If you didn't that should help. If you did then I think there is nothing else to do to make it softer. 24K vs 18K is 25% difference in gold content so that is quite...
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    stamp removal

    Find a jeweler with a laserwelder. They might be able to fill the stamp using small wire of the same alloy as the gun. Then sand the excess material flush with the rest of the gun. That way you dont have to remove a lot of material. And if don correctly you shouldn't see anything. Please use the...
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    How to colour/lacquer/paint hand engraved watch dials/guilloche

    If you dont want enameling or UV-resin coating. But want color on silver. Then your best bet would be to print it on the dial. Or print and transfer it on to the dial. Pad printing is the process used to get the lettering and design on to watch dials. Or you can hand paint that is what was...
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    Question: Leica stands on a flat bench?

    I have my microscope mounted to my bench. And the ball vise on the bench. So both on the same surface. It was a regular jewelers-bench. I did cut off bit of the legs. To get the workbench surface lower. So I can rest my arms on it when working.
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    Question: Cheaper power hones available?

    Disc wobble is not a problem. The graver will ride on top so when the disc wobbles up and down the graver will go with it. I also build a powerhone myself and it also has a little wobble. With the GRS angle fixture it doesn't matter. The fixture will move up and down the metal pole/rod. And the...
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    GraverMach GRS model 850a

    https://hibid.com/lot/170583500/grs-power-hone-w-accessories-powers-on?ref=lot-list This hone is not very high right now $18 but still 5 days to go. The ceramic disc alone is worth alot. Top of my head $300,- just for the white ceramic disc. I personally think for someone wanting to get in to...
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    GraverMach GRS model 850a

    Grs gravermach. with 2 pedals. New price $ ?? Cant find it on the GRS site. I think older model. Monach graver handpiece for fine engraving. New price $390 Magnum graver handpiece for heavy work. New price $440 2 rotary handpieces. Also pricey new! I dont see a compressor. The Black and gray...
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    Hi I'm in UK. Can any one help me buy the right engraver. I air brush cars. And have just finished a low rider. I would like to engrave the bumpers. T

    What is your budget? The foredom looks very unwieldy to me. And with any system you choose you also need something to sharpen the gravers and maybe some optivisors. As for cutting chromeplated steel. I think chrome is very hard and might cause some headache. It might dull your gravers fast. Or...
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    Question: Microscope video camera

    If it is not a trinocular meaning 3 peepholes 2 for the eyes and 1 for a camera on top. Then you need an external camera setup. Or you need to attach a camera to 1 of the eyepieces. But then you cant really use the microscope for normally. Like Jura uses and sells...
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    Looking for gravers

    Also when you get new ones to compare. You will see that new gravers dont have a heel facet. That is something that you must put on. And it is very important to how a graver cuts.
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    Denatured alcohol to remove shellac destroys the polish

    Use clean alcohol again. And repeat until the alcohol stays clean. The alcohol will dissolve the shellac. But after the alcohol evaporates of your piece the dissolved shellac will be left on the piece in a fine layer. Maybe hot water will also wash the layer of shellac off. What country are you...
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    Yes that answers my question. I will check the video. Thanks your time.
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    Beautiful ! How do you get the rounded look in the folds? With a rounded graver. Or cut a tiny circle?
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    GRS flat gravers

    A picture to help. Cut or grind the back part. So it will fit in the Qc-collet. Make sure that the end of the graver touches the bottom of the Qc-collet so the power is transmitted efficiently to the graver. As other people have said you can cut it to the length you want. If you cut it in half...
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    Looking for watch dial information...

    Are you sure it is enameled? Because enameling and then cutting it away sounds like trouble. The enamel is very hard, it is like glass. So any burr's/cutters would dull very fast. And there is also a real risk of the enamel chipping. Also the last picture hasn't got that shiny enamel look...

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