Well I wanted to try to cut aluminum. It is ok, pretty soft but gritty to cut. doesn't cut as smooth as brass, I totaly forgot until I was done to use neatsfoot oil to lube the graver. I read that here somewhere.. I got the idea for the scroll from here. I was going to make a braclet from it but realised after I cut it out it is too thick. It will have no spring. Good practice though. I am going to get some stainless and make one that is narrower for my wife. I sure love doing this.