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  1. alwayslearning2012

    Sharpening advice for beginner

    This is on update to my response from January. I've made some changes to my sharpening technique. I still use the diamond plates with the surface plate. A small bit of water between the 2, make it stick the the surface and it won't move, if it's done right. I got rid of the sandpaper. For some...
  2. alwayslearning2012

    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    Some time ago, when I knew I wanted to learn this art form, I started buying the cheaper things I could afford at the time. A handpeice and vice were the first. Then came the graver set. (the engravers mixed graver kit #022-526) Then the sharpening fixture. When I picked the gravers, I was...
  3. alwayslearning2012

    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    "But it still leaves the following unanswered:" Personally, I think they did answer your question. I've found that direct sunlight shows any engraving work perfectly. It reveals the good and the bad of the work that I do. and when presented at different angles to the observer, it does funny...
  4. alwayslearning2012

    Announcement: Iconic Scrolls practice plate

    I would love to have 2. But life has taken a turn. It's definitely on my radar. Thanks. P.S. You said 30 hours of design time. I'm thinking that's not including cutting time. Question: How long do you think, Mr. Alfano, would it take you to complete this? Background removal, and shading, the...
  5. alwayslearning2012

    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    I like the design. You say you've been cutting for HOW long? When I look at this piece, .... well.... I wish I could be as consistent in depth and width as you are. And with a flat graver, you say, because "that was all they had". The plot thickens. I have spoken. AL12
  6. alwayslearning2012

    Announcement: Intermediate engraving class @ GRS

    My hopes are dashed, sadly. When I saw the initial title of this thread, I was so ever hopeful. But then I realized 2 things: 1) There is no advanced class for advanced engraving in Emporia this year (at least currently....fingers crossed) and 2) this was originally posted 5 years ago. "for...
  7. alwayslearning2012

    Critique Request My Third Engraving

    I like the general design. " You want my advice? Withdraw your legions." - Judah Ben-Hur In the times when engravers were essential to the world, and engraving was the chosen profession that one wanted to pursue to earn their livelihood, If one had easily...
  8. alwayslearning2012

    Critique Request An attempt at redemption

    "I'm not sure redemption is what you need. I think you actually need a divider." Do you mean like this one? I can see the potential in that advice. Thank you all to whom have experienced the frustration and hair pulling in your early careers as artisans, and are willing to share the benefits...
  9. alwayslearning2012

    Critique Request An attempt at redemption

    Thanks so much for that. I never thought of that. Ya know, I really need to get that light bulb switch fixed.
  10. alwayslearning2012

    Critique Request An attempt at redemption

    This plate was an extra practice plate from October. It was an acetone transfer. The bottom I had to basically guess what it was telling me. So I improvised, albeit poorly. I feel that acetone transfers are okay for a light first pass. I can't really tell the width of the chip, or what the cut...
  11. alwayslearning2012

    Help, please: SOLVED: Problems setting up my new GraverMax

    "The foam is a neat idea for noise reduction. But does the compressor not get too hot inside? I bought an oil compressor so mine isn’t too noisy anyway :)" - JessBerry It gets warm, but I do keep an eye out every 3 cycles or so to make sure it doesn't get too hot. There is a video on YouTube...
  12. alwayslearning2012

    Question: What is the purpose of polishing a graver?

    Thank you for your enlightenment, BB. It is appreciated. I am listening. Which is sometimes better than just hearing. That stainless "mess" (or catastrophe, or disaster) was actually a powerful learning lesson for me. Many might be hesitant to show off their bad work, but I'm not. When I...
  13. alwayslearning2012

    Help, please: SOLVED: Problems setting up my new GraverMax

    Please keep in mind that the machine shop there works 4-10s so he's probably away for the weekend. But Be patient, I have no doubt they will attend to you. GRS has a copy of the manual for the G8 https://grs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LIT-323_GraverMaxG8_22.pdf Another thing, and I don't...
  14. alwayslearning2012

    Any Engravers from Kentucky?

    I'm looking for some fellow engravers from the bluegrass. I'm planning my entry for this years state fair. Every year I go, I like to go to the entries for hobbies. And every year I don't see any engraving. So since the field appears to be wide open, I thought I would give it a go. If there are...
  15. alwayslearning2012

    Help, please: SOLVED: Problems setting up my new GraverMax

    just a thought....But I believe a set of instructions probably came with your gravermax. I'd strongly suggest that they be read and followed. If you are unable to find a solution, contact your sales rep. They are quite reachable. (Something I really love about Glendo). Good luck, and welcome...
  16. alwayslearning2012

    I'm just a beginner....

    Thanks all for replying. Firstly, I know I can make better cuts the those. I just thought I'd place some really embarrassing work out there from the start. That way it will make anything look like progression. :) I'm not gonna quote all the seemingly great advice I've been given. So I'll take...
  17. alwayslearning2012

    Question: What is the purpose of polishing a graver?

    it seems that even when I'm not cutting I will learn something. Thank you for your insight.
  18. alwayslearning2012

    Question: What is the purpose of polishing a graver?

    While I am still in the beginning stage of this art form, I have not been blind to the fact that in many of the you-tube videos I watch, the gravers, for the most part, are polished. When I took my basic hand class, we took it to 1200 on the Graverhone and that was the end of it. I'm guessing...
  19. alwayslearning2012

    I'm just a beginner....

    Thanks for replying. Since I have time, or at least think I do, I'll run point and "muck with the rest" I'll let you know how it turns out. And BTW, any advice for photography?
  20. alwayslearning2012

    I'm just a beginner....

    Well, Kinda. I'm getting better with control of the handpiece, but still not where I want to be. If anyone can recommend a graver material that will stand up better than C-Max to Pure Stainless, I'd like to know. I procured this tag from my current work place. (with the owner's permission, of...

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