spectralcanine
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Hello, I am a beginner engraver, and so far I engraved on brass and sterling silver.
I practiced a tiny bit on some unknown piece of steel, and it really resisted, and any non-shallow cuts turned out really bad.
I want to create a dagger blade, engrave it, and then harden it.
Are there some suggested types of steel for this job?
Also, I have Lindsay HSS engraver bits (probably not the correct term).
Should I get carbide engravers for steel?
I attached an image listing the steel alloys I can actually get where I live.
Thanks for any input!
I practiced a tiny bit on some unknown piece of steel, and it really resisted, and any non-shallow cuts turned out really bad.
I want to create a dagger blade, engrave it, and then harden it.
Are there some suggested types of steel for this job?
Also, I have Lindsay HSS engraver bits (probably not the correct term).
Should I get carbide engravers for steel?
I attached an image listing the steel alloys I can actually get where I live.
Thanks for any input!