What sharpening template do I need

naparra · May 18, 2016

Hello all. Can you guys help me with this. What template do I need to sharpen a shank to make the flare cuts like in this pic. Thanks in advance.

http://www.engravingglossary.com/images/Fig 13.JPG

Sam · May 18, 2016

I use the GRS EasyGraver 120Â° fixture to make gravers for flare cutting, and I think any tall heel wider-than-90Â° graver can work.

naparra · May 18, 2016

Thank you Sam.

Roger Bleile · May 18, 2016

When I engraved the sample in the picture you linked from my glossary, I cut all of the scroll using a Lindsay Palmcontrol Airgraver with a graver sharpened on a 116 degree (universal), parallel heel, Lindsay template. The background was done with a hand pushed liner.

I can tell you that it doesn't matter what engraving system you use. When I began developing my version of the "flare Cut" I used a Gravermeister and a 90 degree graver. If the metal is soft enough, like silver, you can hand push it. I don't think hammer & chisel works well because the cuts will show progression marks.

The key is to have excellent graver control. The cuts have to run pretty much uninterrupted, with gradual tapering, from one end the the other. I have seen many beginners try to cut this style with no success.

naparra · May 19, 2016

Thank you much for the information . That's the template I have now and can't seem to get that cut. I like how it flares up and seems to have a wider cut. I engrave on car parts so the bigger I can engrave the better.

Sam · May 19, 2016

naparra said:
Thank you much for the information . That's the template I have now and can't seem to get that cut. I like how it flares up and seems to have a wider cut. I engrave on car parts so the bigger I can engrave the better.

Flare cutting is difficult enough at normal size. I would think it will be many times more difficult scaled up to a size large enough for car parts. Keep us posted.

Big-Un · May 19, 2016

Some of the "old school" guys many years ago did engraving on car parts with a large flat screwdriver sharpened to cut like a chisel. One person I saw used a very large screwdriver.

Bill

oiseau metal arts · May 19, 2016

naparra said:
Thank you much for the information . That's the template I have now and can't seem to get that cut. I like how it flares up and seems to have a wider cut. I engrave on car parts so the bigger I can engrave the better.

maybe roll/lean the graver more, or .... for parts that size a flat graver might be another option.

naparra · May 20, 2016

Thank you guys. I do think someone sells a template that looks some what like a flat screw driver. I've been trying to figure out what tool and graver/template this guy uses. Seems to cut really well. I've seen this video in regular time and it seems to cut easy and wider cuts.

https://youtu.be/b6OA6vQSmXU

GTJC460 · May 20, 2016

I'd highly recommend the dual angle fixture by GRS. It's what I use day in day out. This fixture, when you're learn how to use it, is capable of making any geometry.

naparra · May 20, 2016

I'll definitely look into it. Thank you for the info.

Roger Bleile · May 23, 2016

This video by Christian DeCamillas will show you how it is done. The difference in his technique and mine is that he uses a flat graver where I use a square. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No9dI0PZXWY

monk · May 24, 2016

naparra said:
Thank you guys. I do think someone sells a template that looks some what like a flat screw driver. I've been trying to figure out what tool and graver/template this guy uses. Seems to cut really well. I've seen this video in regular time and it seems to cut easy and wider cuts.

https://youtu.be/b6OA6vQSmXU

i find the only useful part of the video was the still foto at the end. it's obvious the dude had no interest in providing much information as to the "how it's done".

silverchip · May 25, 2016

Not sure , but it seems to me that with larger work , you could just use a flat graver with a shorter polished heel and what ever face angle for the metal you are cutting and obtain similar enough results.

What sharpening template do I need

naparra

Member

Sam

Chief Administrator & Benevolent Dictator

naparra

Member

Roger Bleile

~ Elite 1000 Member ~

naparra

Member

Sam

Chief Administrator & Benevolent Dictator

Big-Un

~ Elite 1000 Member ~

oiseau metal arts

Elite Cafe Member

naparra

Member

GTJC460

~ Elite 1000 Member ~

naparra

Member

Roger Bleile

~ Elite 1000 Member ~

monk

Moderator

silverchip

~ Elite 1000 Member ~

Latest posts

Sponsors