Die Engravers

[R.Runyan]

Just curios of how many Die Engravers are on this site, and if I might know any of you, if there are.
I'm actually getting a little hooked on engraving err carving pocket change...GRIN
Never actually tried before and finding it challenging but fun. I use to (years ago) work cast model of rings for the class ring industry and find it similar. I'm finding the biggest challenge for me is working down the background and the creation of a ribbon or banner around the lettering. Any tips for an ole Die Engraver?

Cheers, Robin

 

[Ray Cover]

Oh what a relief. When I read your thread tittle I thought it was a curse

 

[R.Runyan]

LOL...Never thought about it...Not a good title to start a thread with eh.
I'll have all the engravers on here wanting to kick my a$$.

 

[AllanFink1960]

R.Runyan
How are class rings made that way? they dont use lost wax casting? Or do they cast them and you just engrave on the castings?

 

[R.Runyan]

R.Runyan
How are class rings made that way? they dont use lost wax casting? Or do they cast them and you just engrave on the castings?

Allan,

In deed they do use the lost wax method of casting class rings. Generally one would create a negative mold pressed from a master housing model in soft alloy such as Cero Tru (lead base). Using a number of methods such as a 2-D pantograph (I use a Gorton P-1-2), and then model that mold as best you can by hand. Then you would cast up one master for working in a positive to get the detail as you desire. Once you have the master you then press it for your production mold. There's a lot more to it than that. But that's the basics.

Hope I didn't confuse you...GRIN

Cheers, Robin

 

[monk]

hi: i'm new to this site. can't call myself a die engraver, but like most who engrave by hand- i've done quite a variety of things over the years. i've done quite a few dies and mould bars for local industries in the area.
monk