I am just starting to learn about push hand engraving, what tools I need to set up, what fits within my budget, etc. I am trying my best to source tools as budget friendly as possible, I am hesitant to drop a lot of money on a professional set up until I get a better feel for the craft / if my...
I have a Tom White diamond power hone and have just gotten the GRS dual angle sharpener.
I have used the GRS sharpener in the past with a GRS hone, and the magnetic post for the sharpener held well to the top of the hone.
With my Tom White hone there is a black plastic platform on the top of the...
US silver cutters are pretty fussy about the polish on the bottom or our flats. I know the stone setters have been using these Gold Wheels for some time and hand polish with great success- but there cuts are very short and usually quite steep. Meaning that I think they can get away with faceting...