Question: How to hold airgraver

[yakob]

Hi

I just purchased air graver and it is my first experinece so I have some difficulties on it.

It is a foot control system

1- How should I hold the airgraver
2- Should I always hold my right hand stable while I am turning the vise ?
3- is there any tutorial about how to start using an airgraver

 

[Sam]

Check this out: http://www.engraverscafe.com/showthread.php?10780-Handpiece-users...what-s-your-grip

Yes, your right hand should be stationary and the vise turns into your graver.

 

[LVVP]

Have a look this link, please www.engraverscafe.com/showthread.php?10780-Handpiece-users...what-s-your-grip

Above Sam posted already.

 

[monk]

only on straight lines do i move my hand in the direction i want to go. don't use a real tight grip, a little loose is better than real tight. you want the tool to do the work, so don't force it faster than it wants to cut. if you decide to practice (and you should) get some scrap copper plate and mild steel. such is available from grs. less expensive source-- most any scrapyard.
don't forget- the basis of all good engraving is good drawing skills. without the ability to draw well, one will never produce decent work. best of luck to you.

 

[Beathard]

Some instructions will require you to hold the graver in strange ways.

 

[dlilazteca]

Dont use the death grip! remind yourself over and over say it out loud if you have to

Saludos,

Carlos