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I've decided to begin training in the art of engraving. I already have a few push palm gravers of various sizes and have engraved a few crude letters and patterns (I'm not about to show any of these off so don't ask)
I don't have the funds to buy an engraving system, nor am I interested in getting any of that stuff. Hammer and chisel will be fine for now. I've ordered a crocker sharpening fixture, I have a medium/fine grit sharpening stone, a chasing hammer and at the suggestion of someone on this site I'm about to order the Beginning Engraving DVD by Jack Brooks from Track of the Wolf.
I figure that while I'm making an order through TOTW I should also get some square gravers through them and bundle shipping fees (unless someone knows of a better graver at a decent price).
Sorry for all the buildup, I'm just trying to let you guys know where I stand at the moment. My question is what size square graver on TOTW's website correspond to 3/32", they list their gravers in sizes from 1 to 5 but don't give the actual dimensions. I contacted TOTW regarding this about 5 days ago and haven't received a response.
If anyone has any tips, tricks, guides or other words of wisdom for a beginner I would greatly appreciate it.
Oh, I'm also planning on making a brass graver handle out of bar stock to use with my chasing hammer. I'll make it to fit 3/32" gravers, drill and tap a hole in the side for a set screw to hold the graver in place. Any thoughts or suggestions on this ?
I don't have the funds to buy an engraving system, nor am I interested in getting any of that stuff. Hammer and chisel will be fine for now. I've ordered a crocker sharpening fixture, I have a medium/fine grit sharpening stone, a chasing hammer and at the suggestion of someone on this site I'm about to order the Beginning Engraving DVD by Jack Brooks from Track of the Wolf.
I figure that while I'm making an order through TOTW I should also get some square gravers through them and bundle shipping fees (unless someone knows of a better graver at a decent price).
Sorry for all the buildup, I'm just trying to let you guys know where I stand at the moment. My question is what size square graver on TOTW's website correspond to 3/32", they list their gravers in sizes from 1 to 5 but don't give the actual dimensions. I contacted TOTW regarding this about 5 days ago and haven't received a response.
If anyone has any tips, tricks, guides or other words of wisdom for a beginner I would greatly appreciate it.
Oh, I'm also planning on making a brass graver handle out of bar stock to use with my chasing hammer. I'll make it to fit 3/32" gravers, drill and tap a hole in the side for a set screw to hold the graver in place. Any thoughts or suggestions on this ?