Well Im having some trouble with gravers.
The main problem i am having is what geometry is right for the correct use. For example I have lindsay templates , but sam alfano in his hand push graving video says to make something completely different.
What are the different geometries for different methods of engraving? For example hammer and chisel , and hand push (no machine)
I layed out a nice copper bracelet and was excited to get started after practicing on a copper plate , and then on the first spine the graver slipped ruining the whole piece.
Its frustrating as hell.
And is there a solid way to make your own gravers from online metal stock? I think I ordered some W1 stock but it doesnt seem to hold an edge beyond maybe a quarter of an inch.
The main problem i am having is what geometry is right for the correct use. For example I have lindsay templates , but sam alfano in his hand push graving video says to make something completely different.
What are the different geometries for different methods of engraving? For example hammer and chisel , and hand push (no machine)
I layed out a nice copper bracelet and was excited to get started after practicing on a copper plate , and then on the first spine the graver slipped ruining the whole piece.
Its frustrating as hell.
And is there a solid way to make your own gravers from online metal stock? I think I ordered some W1 stock but it doesnt seem to hold an edge beyond maybe a quarter of an inch.