Ever since I became interested in engraving, I have been following Ken Hunt wherever I can find him on the internet. As most of us realise he is a Grand master and living legend.
He contributes so much to the engraving community just by having his work available for viewing. He continually...
A month or so ago i was wondering if it would be better to purchase good quality graving gear or invest in a sterio microscope. I bought a scope. And I can say definitively that being able to see what you are doing is the most important thing. I have not done much work and really I’m just...
Carrying on from scope or graver, has anyone had experience with digital microscopes with the screen display. They seem like they would be a viable option and some have really high working distances but I haven’t heard of any engravers using them.?
regards Jeff
I have a home built graver set up, which I put together a couple of years ago. I do a bit of work now and again mostly coins, but I'm struggling to produce quality work. Of course I do not do enough practice but I feel like I am being held back by 1. the equipment that I am using and 2. not...
I am not up to exhibition stage with my metal engraving but I thought that I would share this. Carved emu for our nephew and his bride. I have been under a bit of time pressure and consequently this is not my finest work. Bit disappointed with the lettering. The names get lost in the curls and...