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HAND ENGRAVING TOOLS...
From Sam Alfano taken from the cafe archive. Basically a shorter hee 1/4 mm will reduce heal drag to produce smoother cuts on curves. For straight lines a slightly longer heel will give you more control. In experienced hands the short heel should suffice.
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Learn to roll your graver right near the end of your cut, the gradual changing of the angle and shallower cut will produce a natural smoothe transition to popping it out with a very thin corner. attachment of metal being released. Also cutting less deep, keeping graver nice and sharp should...
I believe the scraper needs to remain sharp. OK to refine the factory edge but don't polish, it dulls the point. You aren't using it here to burnish that is what a burnished is for.