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  1. sam

    Question: grs graverhone vs. powerhone

    Agreed, however when the PowerHone first came out there wasn't much (or any) carbide being used for gravers and overheating HSS was always a concern, so the RPM was kept slow enough to prevent that. Nowadays carbide is the choice for many and it's not subject to heat like HSS is, so a high speed...
  2. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    Hope you like it Dave. Thanks for your order.
  3. sam

    Graver angle chart by Allen Clapp

    Allen: Many thanks for this handy chart! Much appreciated :)
  4. sam

    Question: grs graverhone vs. powerhone

    The PowerHone is a fixed speed of 260RPM. The GraverHone is adjustable speed and makes shaping new gravers 10x faster and easier. It’s also a high precision tool with 0° toolpost accuracy.
  5. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    Hi Frank. It’s 1 hour 20 minutes.
  6. sam

    New to Engraving and Here

    As stated in the Rules every member agrees to when registering, accounts are not cancelled or removed.
  7. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    The URL is printed on the disc label.
  8. sam

    Question: treading on sensitive ground...graver formulas

    Sharpen the face to whatever angle you wish. Set toolpost angle to desired amount. Dial-in the rotation angle by testing until you get the desired result. Write down the numbers for future use.
  9. sam

    Announcement: GRS special offers

    Expires June 11. Have a look https://grs.com/product-category/products/special-offers/
  10. sam

    Question: Tricks for flare cutting?

    I'm pretty sure I mention in the video that the more metal you remove per cut, the greater the demands of graver control. Flare cutting is prefect example of that, as is script lettering. But flare cutting probably requires a bit more because it's often a much larger, longer, and wider cut than...
  11. sam

    Help, please: flare cut dwgs

    why can’t you download them monk? What seems to be the problem?
  12. sam

    Question: Tricks for flare cutting?

    I don’t use lube and I turn the vise to rotate.
  13. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    Yeah, I gave up trying to keep her quiet when I'm recording. So now she's part of the show :D
  14. sam

    Engraving Instruction in California

    Brian hasn't been around much lately. I don't know what his status is but he pops in from time to time. He might be retired but I don't know for certain. I can't think of a school on the west coast but you might try posting in my facebook group ENGRAVING BENCH and see if there's a teacher or a...
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    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    Glad you like it. I’ll be interested to see your results. And thanks for your support
  16. sam

    LED light ring with adjustable polarizer ring

    So you have the polarizer on the ring light and not the microscope lens? If so, what kind of polarizer is it that fits a ring light?
  17. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    Streaming version is now online at MasterEngraver.TV
  18. sam

    Announcement: My new video ADVANCED SHADING Master Class

    It's there now. MasterEngraver.TV Thanks!
  19. sam

    introduction: Hi, I'm Caleb

    Welcome to the Cafe, Caleb!
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