Tools, Glorious Tools! #8 - Learning To Engrave (Patreon)
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Hi Folks,
Its time for a deep dive on learning to engrave - Please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
Btw I ended up cutting a lot of the engraving footage to keep the video moving along, but you can watch slightly longer versions of 3 of the plates being engraved here:
Direct links to the video -
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/370273062/da6b2ed34d
Youtube: https://youtu.be/avrmVGDJXY0
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Engraving study material that I use:
(Amazon Affiliate links)
BOOKS
"The Art Of Engraving" (James B Meek): https://amzn.to/2qa2McL
"Drawing & Understanding Scroll Designs" (Ron Smith): https://amzn.to/2NxNINZ
"Advanced Drawing Of Scrolls" (Ron Smith): https://amzn.to/2JCoc9g
DVD's
"Learn Old School Hammer & Chisel Engraving" (Sam Alfano): https://amzn.to/2N4pRGH
"Engraving Scrollwork From Start To Finish" (Sam Alfano): https://amzn.to/2BYV3kj
"The Essential Guide To Drawing Scrolls" (Sam Alfano): https://amzn.to/2Wx4Do5
"The Experts Guide To Graver Sharpening" (Sam Alfano): https://amzn.to/2Ntte9b
My Engraving Tools:
Gravermach AT: https://amzn.to/2PD7lHc
Airtact Monarch handpiece: https://amzn.to/31YjGbC
Powerhone: https://www.grs.com/product/001-543b-power-hone-basic-power-hone-basic-230-volt/
Leica A60 Microscope: https://www.grs.com/product/003-881-acrobat-versa-and-leica-a60-complete-package-with-50x-objective-lens/
Val-Air Compressor: https://www.grs.com/product/004-678-val-air/
Sam Alfano Chisel Handle: https://www.grs.com/product/sam-alfano-chisel-handle/
Chasing Hammer: https://www.grs.com/product/011-471-grs-chasing-hammer-grs-chasing-hammer-round/
Optivisor Headband Magnifier: http://amzn.to/2HFg1FU
4 Arkansas Stones + case: http://amzn.to/2HCOAMX
EZE-LAP Set SF/F/M/C/XC Color Coded Diamond Hones: https://amzn.to/2BZUbvX
Consumables:
Thermo-lock work holding putty - https://amzn.to/38s8cBC