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    Tom white transfer fluid currently compatible printers and films

    Here's part of the complication, RDP. You're using a laser-based printer that uses "toner" (fine, black powder). Tom White's solution is designed for liquid ink or an Inkjet type of printer. The compatible printers and inks are of the inkjet family and not the laserjet types of printers. That...
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    Practice plates

    https://cronite.com I typed in the web address, but it changed into a hyperlink. Just click on the word above and you'll go to their site. Under "Catalog", you'll need to scroll waaaaaaaaaaaay down to get to engraving steels.
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    2026 West Coast Ornamental Engraving Classes

    An introductory hand engraving class, Hand Engraving Fundamentals, using Lindsay Classic Airgravers, TrueCenter CamLock PalmControl vises, Leica A60 microscopes and Lindsay sharpening templates. Course content including engraving and microscope set-up, safety, ergonomics, sharpening, basic cuts...
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    The Secret Meeting of Bulgarian Engravers 2025

    Brilliant!
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    Engraving harder steels

    The two key variables to corral are cutter geometry and vibration. Make sure the work piece is held as rigidly as possible. As the tip of the graver becomes embedded in hard metal as it is cutting, it is more at risk of cracking/fracturing if some force other than simple resistance is...
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    Palm Control Idle

    The band/ring on the body of the graver is internally threaded and it's purpose is to gradually cover or expose the three holes on the under-side. This is the stroke length adjustment, which is something of a speed change, but more of a power of stroke adjustment. Close off all of the holes...
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    Question: is this created using a liner?

    johnnyoro, FTW!
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    Announcement: 2025 beginning engraving classes schedule - West Coast

    Final Bump, ha! The last one-week "Hand Engraving Fundamentals" workshop for this year is coming up on Sept. 22-26. Not many seats left, so if you've the inclination, this would be a good opportunity to pull the trigger. Hope to see you there! Best regards, Doug
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    Some of the projects I have done lately

    This is firing on all cylinders! Nice, tight design and layout, beautiful shading and excellent execution! Best regards, Doug
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    Pre- and post-engraving process

    Yes, your instincts are correct. It is preferred to save the engraving for last, after final polishing. If there is any touch-up needed, just a light touch with some rouge or other high luster compound, not a cutting compound. If you can't avoid hard soldering, then firecoat of boric acid and...
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    How thin a band would you engrave inside of?

    You'll find that with more experience (and possibly more magnification) you'll be able to handle smaller sizes legibly. Work with what you can handle for now, and as you master that size range, you will find you can do smaller lettering. Takes a while, be patient with yourself and give yourself...
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    pledge membership

    When you're in the Forum, click on your name/avatar in the upper right. Doing so will take you to "Your Account". Scrolll down a little and click on "Account Upgrades". You'll find info about obtaining a Pledge Membership.
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    Question: A question for the experts.

    The unknown for the commenters is the scale of detail you're proposing/anticipating, and therein lies clues to a solution. Unlike painting on a canvas, for example, where the use of an easel is common, and might not be inappropriate, yet the need to rotate the plate, and its weight, means some...
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    microscopes for sale on ebay as of 24th May 2025 fyi

    It doesn't get any more vivid than these side-by-side photos! So glad you posted these Sam. Thank you, Doug
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    The value of good hand engraving

    I point out the advantages of each approach. The precision of a laser-marked item (never use the word engraving with lasers - lasers ablate a surface - its high energy vaporizes the material in question, engraving incises into surface), and with that precision, it is soulless and dead. If you...
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    Day 1 engraving

    Fairly apt self-analysis. It does look like, in general, your cuts seem rather deep. Takes a lot of skill to dig deep, and many folks take smaller, thinner shaving cuts. Repeating the motion helps solidify muscle memory and helps acquire a more delicate touch. I often tell students to make a...
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    Question: Leica microscope s9d

    Here's a step-by-step I wrote about setting up a microscope, and it usually gets folks up and running readily. Really important info about ergonomics to keep you healthy with long-term use of a microscope. Best regards, Doug
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    Saxophone engraving advice

    +1 for what Monk said, and the real reason for wriggle cutting is that in many cases the brass is fairly thin and wriggle cutting is quite shallow. Conventional cutting might go too deep, and that's a whole big load of not much fun.
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    Question: Leica microscope s9d

    The suggestion Monk gave about the objective being fully seated can also apply to the oculars. I'm sure this is something you've gone over. That's a really nice microscope to be having this much trouble. Do you wear glasses? If not, are both of your eyes approximately the same from a standpoint...
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    Announcement: 2025 beginning engraving classes schedule - West Coast

    Bump A few seats left for the one-week class starting Feb. 24 in Southern California. If you're on the fence, I'd love to see you take the leap and invest in yourself. From ergonomics at the bench and setting up and using a microscope and positioning vise, to pattern transfer, layout...

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