Motorcycle engraving on HD derby cover

Paulie

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:tiphat:Hi folks, here's another engraved H-D derby cover. I had some problems with creating enough contrast on the aluminium & the background blackening is not as dark as I wished. On the last pic I added some extra contrast. Maybe I can add a little (oilpaint) black in it, however.... this job took me tooooooo many (way more than enough) working hours already! Any critique welcome & my Best Wishes for the coming holidays to you all! Paulie:beerchug:
 

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Beathard

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Shading around the letters is really nice. The letters really pop. It's a piece that will make any bike owner proud.
 

mcengraving

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I'm very interested in motorcycle engraving. What kind of graver did you use if you don't mind me asking? Any tips or tricks for engraving aluminum? Your work looks incredible...
 

Paulie

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:) Thank you all for the nice compliments! @ mcengraving: I used all kind of gravers & techniques for this aluminium piece, the same gravers as for engraving brass, bronze, steel etc. Mostly HSS, 1 or 2 carbalt. Techniques: H&C, push gravers & air assisted ;)
 

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