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    Learning to cut

    Hello, It has been several years now since I took my class (life happens) and I am just getting to the point of being able to practice on plates. My question is, is there a set rule on cut depth? How do I know if I am cutting too deep or not deep enough? Is it up the the engraver or based on...
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    Thermo-loc

    does thermo-loc have a life expectancy?
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    Gravers

    As I am hopefully getting closer to tooling up, I was curious what is the best graver material for gun and knife engraving? Thank you
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    Question: Graver question

    So when it comes to gravers, is there any sort of guide on what to use? Example: carbide for “X” material HHS for “X” material Carbon for “X” material Thank you
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    Beginner questions

    I am trying to still research options for a starter set up and had a few quick questions. Does anyone have experience with Lindsays turntabl/vise set up vs the grs satellite? Also, when using the Lindsay classic what gets used for stippling? The amount of choices and info is a bit overwhelming...
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    Beginner set up

    Hello, well it has been far too long since my engraving class but I am hopefully getting ready to gear up to start this journey. I am going to set up a workbench in a spare bedroom, the question I have is does anyone else that does work in their home keep their power hone in that room with them...
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    Design work

    Question i posted on Facebook that led me here. A gentleman had mention that i may be able to find specific gun and knife profiles to use for making designs. Just curious on any web based libraries that may have specific gun/knife profiles by make and model? Thank you
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    Microscope

    Question, how many here use a head rest on their scope or feel it may be beneficial? Thank you

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