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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    I work as a jewelers apprentice so I have access to everything except a lathe. I will PM you!
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    To be fully honest I forgot that was an option. Thank you!
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    for the apex specifically, as long as I have a graver that fits into a collet ((i.e., - a GRS square graver that fits into a 1/8th collet or a HSS QC graver that fits into a collet) would it work? And can I use that system on sharpening stones or do I need a hone? sorry for all the questions!
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    ahhh ok. That makes a lot of sense. I was hoping for a sharpening fixture that was a one size fits all. Ideally I was going to use the HSS QC GRS gravers, as well as square graver blanks. Thanks for the response!!
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    Best sharpening system // fixture for brand new (broke) beginner?

    Hey all! Sorry for posting so much in the past couple to days but I am having some issues figuring out what the best tools to buy is. As far as sharpening fixtures go, is it best to buy the dual angle from GRS or the lindsey plates? I am willing to save up for a power hone if nessasary but eager...
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    Can I buy blank GRS gravers, put them in a Lindsey sharpening template and shape them myself?

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    Can I buy blank GRS gravers, put them in a Lindsey sharpening template and shape them myself?

    aweosme thanks so much for the advice! Hopefully the differnt shapes // applications make more and more sense as time goes on. thanks for everything!
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    What gravers should I buy as a beginner learning hand push?

    if I buy a square graver, I could sharpen it into a flat graver right? I am thinking about buying the Lindsey sharping plates and buying blank gravers to shape // sharpen. I was thinking of getting the universal, 105, detailing, and flat // knife plates.
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    Can I buy blank GRS gravers, put them in a Lindsey sharpening template and shape them myself?

    and I will absolutely check out that video! thank you!
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    Can I buy blank GRS gravers, put them in a Lindsey sharpening template and shape them myself?

    heard that! Do you know if round gravers work in the Lindsey sharpening plates? Alternatively, how do I know when to use a round blank vs when to use a square blank? sorry for all the questions but do you think that these four plates would be a good place to start? "Sharpener set with four...
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    Can I buy blank GRS gravers, put them in a Lindsey sharpening template and shape them myself?

    Hello all! I am getting close on pulling the trigger on gravers and supplies as I want to begin to learn how to hand engrave. This may be a dumb question, but instead of buying preshaped gravers and trying to make sure I have the correct plates to sharpen them, is there any reason or...
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    What gravers should I buy as a beginner learning hand push?

    Cool thank you! Appreciate it
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    What gravers should I buy as a beginner learning hand push?

    Hello all! If this is a post that has already been answered I apologize - what graver shapes // types should a beginner purchase to learn hand push engraving? and what angles should they be sharpened at? If it matters I will use a GRS QC hand piece. Thank you so much everyone!
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    unrelated - do you have a suggestion for which gravers I should start out with?
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    Would you say that the learning curve means that you have an advantage later down the line in terms of control // skills? Thank you for the response!
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    I hear that! thank you. Is the same learning curve as intense when using softer fine metals? and I hear that last bit also! I am absolutely down to put the time in, especially considering that I am still dealing with some jewelery specific expenses, and would probably rather purchase a...
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    luckily even before I started making jewelery // thinking about engraving I have a background in drawing and design. Thanks for the tip about the tools!
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    Thank you so much for the tip! especially about the metals - that is super super helpful. So much appreciated!
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    noted! thank you. If my past has taught me anything, I won't truly learn that lesson until a graver is stuck in my hand lol!
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    How nessasary is pneumatic engraver for a beginner?

    thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it. I'm in the same boat of not having a direct teacher. My mentor // boss is able to give me some pointers, but he is not an engraver by any means, and is mostly a setter.

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