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I've slowly been acquiring tools for hammer and chisel engraving, and in the meantime I've been trying to look for resources to improve on my drawing skills (the lack thereof). Not many other things have been so humbling than trying to draw scrolls. Are there any resources you all...
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Just invested into the Lindsay Sharpening System (4 basic templates with sharpening stones), and realized I need to get some practice plates. I'm planning on engraving steel (mild and/or carbon). As a beginner, would it be better practice for me to start on harder metals such as...
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I have a number 7 optivisor, and it is suppose to focus 6 inches away from the lens, unfortunately it does around half of that. I'm afraid if I go with a different number the work I will do will be either too far away or too close. Does anyone have any suggestions? Maybe I have a...
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Was wondering if I were to buy the 3/32" Square Graver Blanks from Airgraver.com or GRS, would they also fit into GRS 3/32" QC Tool Holders? I am seeing some conflicting information online, where the QC Tool Holders only hold round shanks.
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Shane McCarthy
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I recently got into hammer & chisel engraving, and bought the tools for it. I was recommended an Onglette graver from GRS, and have no idea what to do with it. Does it come ready to use? I've been trying to research how to sharpen one of these, and so far I don't even know if...
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I've recently bought a graver, chasing hammer, and handle to pursue engraving, and I have a few questions:
1. What distance should I have between myself, and the work I'm performing? I've seen people stand straight up, in a chair, etc. I'm guessing it depends on what kind of...
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Looking to get into hammer and chisel engraving, and bought the steel graver handle a while back. Was looking to buying some gravers, but I haven't been able to contact the company recently. Is the company still in business? The beginner graver kit seems like a good fit for me, but...