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  1. alwayslearning2012

    Oiled graver or no oiled graver?

    When I took my basic class, Layne called us all around to observe him while he was cutting. He was cutting, stopped, and stuck his graver into a small container, and then continued cutting. I asked him what he had just done. "it's cutting oil." He said. Then it occurred to me...Ahhh....cutting...
  2. alwayslearning2012

    901 AT (short spring vs long)

    Morning all. been busy trying to find my depth and build up muscle memory. When I got my 901, It came with a shorter spring which I've never used. I'm thinking of switching it out from the longer one and seeing what happens. But before I do that, cus I'm not sure I want to (or should), Does...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. alwayslearning2012

    Help, please: Signing up for FEGA Membership

    I have been (unsuccessfully) trying to sign up for a membership to FEGA. When I click on the link provided in Sam's post on how to join, I get re-routed to ... (well, this thing looks and acts kinda old......Maybe they might want to think about sprucing the place up a bit) their website. After...
  8. alwayslearning2012

    Just wanna give a HUGE shoutout to the folks at Glendo LLC

    A few weeks ago, I mentioned an issue I was having with my 901AT. Later the issue became a bit different as the holder was becoming loose and attempting to escape the handpiece itself. After speaking with someone from Glendo......( YES! Actually speaking to someone.) No - phone prompts. No -...
  9. alwayslearning2012

    Question about 901AT Handpiece temperature

    I was cutting on aluminum last night, (this is my first real cutting session since my bench got set up) and I noticed my hand piece was getting a bit warmer than I remember it being when I took my basic class in Emporia. Is this normal? I'm using a 6 gallon Rigid pancake compressor. Thanks in...
  10. alwayslearning2012

    Question about polished gravers.

    Is there an advantage to highly polishing a graver, vs just hitting it with the 1200 wheel on the GraverHone and running with it?

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