JMiller
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This is my pencil sharpener of choice, the best points you'll ever get.... any art supply store should have them.
The ultimate pencil sharpener
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mdengraver
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Jeff you are the man!!!!!!!!! That is definitely the way to go, a few turns on the sandpaper and you're ready to go.
RDP
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Monk, I have just found this 10H 2mm leads that I am experimenting with to draw on drafting film, the only draw back is they don't fit my Staedtler holder, they are a little bit thicker, so I had to buy the same brand holder(Koh I Noor)
, and I found a couple of them are kind of warped but the price is ok, they work great on the film as for some reason the coating wears the normal leads very fast, they work for me, 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KOH-I-NOOR-Graphite-Lead-for-2mm-Diameter-120mm-10H-Mechanical-Pencil-/321685005570
Richard.
I use a small piece of 320 grit sandpaper taped to my bench after the ultimate pencil sharpener. This brings my pencil to needle sharpness for doing precise layouts under the microscope.
For my artwork I use the sharpener and the sandpaper pack as JMiller describe.
For my artwork I use the sharpener and the sandpaper pack as JMiller describe.
thanks, tos. now i can quit worrying.
DakotaDocMartin
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KCSteve
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Monk I don't think I'd put my 0.3mm mechanical pencil in my pencil pointer - be too hard on the metal. If I wanted to point that lead I'd use the sandpaper paddle like Sam showed. But given the delicacy of the lead I don't try that.
As soon as I get a chance (the ever-indulgent wife is on vacation this week so my time is otherwise occupied) I'll take pictures showing the difference between using a sharpened, pointed pencil and the 0.3 to draw at high magnification.
As soon as I get a chance (the ever-indulgent wife is on vacation this week so my time is otherwise occupied) I'll take pictures showing the difference between using a sharpened, pointed pencil and the 0.3 to draw at high magnification.
DiLeon
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If you talk about my work? ??? I got a four feet sea turtle with coral reef and 26 fish and other sea animals took me one year to finish it.....cost 10,000. LOL I am looking for someone rich....and into turtles, but really I am going to use it for wood shows for new commissions. I came on here as I received a gift of four engravers and I know zero about them. Although I am learning fast....great forum, even though I am strictly wood and not metal....hope you do not kick me out because of the medium.
DiLeon
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LOL!!! wow now,... I would love to see that one.....hate to see what you use to cut up a chicken. All artist are insane... so I will leave at that note. To each our own.
KCSteve
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
And as promised, now that the ever-indulgent wife is back at work I was able to get back to work. I took a moment to grab a comparison of a 0.3mm mechanical pencil vs. a 3H pencil sharpened with this sharpener and then pointed with a pencil pointer.
They actually come out pretty close.
But if I can scrounge up some harder pencils, that will take and hold a true needle point... I believe our Glorious Leader Sam said he uses a 9H.
BTW, what I'm drawing on is something I like for doing my nickel layouts - a red Sharpie marker. I use a big chisel point to paint the whole thing and a fine point to 'erase'. I like the red because you can see through it. For regular engraving I tend to stick with Transfer Wax or daubed on clay, sometimes with some baby powder on top. Don't know why, just what I prefer.
They actually come out pretty close.
But if I can scrounge up some harder pencils, that will take and hold a true needle point... I believe our Glorious Leader Sam said he uses a 9H.
BTW, what I'm drawing on is something I like for doing my nickel layouts - a red Sharpie marker. I use a big chisel point to paint the whole thing and a fine point to 'erase'. I like the red because you can see through it. For regular engraving I tend to stick with Transfer Wax or daubed on clay, sometimes with some baby powder on top. Don't know why, just what I prefer.
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mdengraver
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
that's one of the slick features of the Dahles. when you reach the preset level of 'pointiness' it stops cutting and the crank handle just spins with no resistance. you could literally used it blindfolded.
Mitch Moschetti
MRM ENGRAVING
www.mrmengraving.com
Just got my Dahle Professional yesterday. It works real well. Spoke to the manufacturer today since it doesn't come with instructions. They said in order to increase the sharpness move the dial by the handle counterclockwise and clockwise to make the point more blunt. That's a nice feature of the Dahle. Other than that it appears to work similar to the one Sam is promoting. Also the clamp provided holds the sharpener secure which means it's very portable.
Mitch Moschetti
MRM ENGRAVING
www.mrmengraving.com
Just got my Dahle Professional yesterday. It works real well. Spoke to the manufacturer today since it doesn't come with instructions. They said in order to increase the sharpness move the dial by the handle counterclockwise and clockwise to make the point more blunt. That's a nice feature of the Dahle. Other than that it appears to work similar to the one Sam is promoting. Also the clamp provided holds the sharpener secure which means it's very portable.
KCSteve
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
The Classroom Friendly sharpener also has the clamp to hold the pencil for you, and comes with a simple clamp to mount it. There's a permanent mount plate available.
But it doesn't have (as far as I can tell) the adjustability of the Dahle - it just makes 'em the same amount of pointy.
To tell the truth, I haven't found a good spot to mount my CF sharpener at my bench so I just load the pencil and then hold the sharpener with my left hand and turn the crank with my right. Since it's feeding the pencil in itself it works just fine.
But it doesn't have (as far as I can tell) the adjustability of the Dahle - it just makes 'em the same amount of pointy.
To tell the truth, I haven't found a good spot to mount my CF sharpener at my bench so I just load the pencil and then hold the sharpener with my left hand and turn the crank with my right. Since it's feeding the pencil in itself it works just fine.
Chujybear
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
forgot to post mine
for sam.. my old one
for sam.. my old one
That's a beauty! What's the name on the top? I can't read it.
Chujybear
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Yes that has to be the same Faber. That's a beauty!!
everyone her is cerebrally compromized. they don't even know you have sent this post !
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