Doc Mark
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Sam,
I finally got off my duff and joined FEGA. I just received the current issue of "The Engraver" (which I'm thoroughly enjoying! KUDOs for all those involved, especially Andrew!) and I noticed the gravers shown in your article on the Airtact. Do you routinely remove that much of the graver before sharpening the tips? I also cut away excess metal on the upper and side portions of the graver, but nowhere near as much as those in the photo. What would you estimate is the actual working width of the graver face? Are those tips extra small and used for shading only, or are they your standard 120 degree gravers? I'm still trying to decide on buying the Airtact. I had just purchased the more sensitive foot control and the better pressure control valve when the Airtact was introduced! If I understand the instructions on the GRS site, these items could no longer be used. What a waste! Since I'm only an amateur engraver and also since I'm so used to foot pedals in my daily "grind", I'm not sure the transition will be that big an advantage. I am, however, another unrepentant "toolhead" and am torn with indecision! I was going to wait until Reno to actually try the Airtact in person, but the more I read about it, the more I want it NOW! What to do, what to do....?
Thanks,
Mark
I finally got off my duff and joined FEGA. I just received the current issue of "The Engraver" (which I'm thoroughly enjoying! KUDOs for all those involved, especially Andrew!) and I noticed the gravers shown in your article on the Airtact. Do you routinely remove that much of the graver before sharpening the tips? I also cut away excess metal on the upper and side portions of the graver, but nowhere near as much as those in the photo. What would you estimate is the actual working width of the graver face? Are those tips extra small and used for shading only, or are they your standard 120 degree gravers? I'm still trying to decide on buying the Airtact. I had just purchased the more sensitive foot control and the better pressure control valve when the Airtact was introduced! If I understand the instructions on the GRS site, these items could no longer be used. What a waste! Since I'm only an amateur engraver and also since I'm so used to foot pedals in my daily "grind", I'm not sure the transition will be that big an advantage. I am, however, another unrepentant "toolhead" and am torn with indecision! I was going to wait until Reno to actually try the Airtact in person, but the more I read about it, the more I want it NOW! What to do, what to do....?
Thanks,
Mark