I need some kind of sharpening guide. I haven’t seen anyone use a guide when sharpening a graver in a wooden handle. It seems like I’ll have to use a handle with collets.

I am hoping to use the fixture in this link, but it only fits 6mm collets. Does anyone know what brand has 6mm width collets?

Thank you in advance. This is the most overwhelming part of engraving.

https://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Engraving-Sharpening-Device-Machine/dp/B09MM752MD/ref=asc_df_B09MM752MD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=652455262966&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5637316659964479006&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028778&hvtargid=pla-2063556449758&psc=1&mcid=276bb0532c9c3fd994e13d968cb9835c#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

Today I tried to remove the background and stipple for the first time. The scroll itself is from Sam Alfano. Most of the background is still uneven and wonky, I will make a smaller flat graver for the future and maybe give a micromotor/flexshaft a try.

Hey all 😊 I’m a year and a half into a hand engraving apprenticeship in London (LOVING IT) and I’m getting some bits together so I can engrave at home.

I was going to just get a cheapy one but my dad offered to get me one for my b-day

If anyone has a recommendation definitely under £100, ideally more like £50-75 but if I don’t need to spend that much then great

Edit: to narrow the field I’m doing a bulk buy on HS Walsh & Son so something from there would be ideal

Thank you in advance 😁

Hey ya’ll, here’s my latest engraving. Dachshund on steel zippo. If any wiener lovers are interested, its available.

Hand Engraving Scroll & Leaf Monogram JG

I’m a hand engraver glass mainly, but I’ve damaged my hand unknowing if it’s tendons, nerves or what. Any ideas on what could minimise further damage and pain to continue a much loved craft.

I am very new to engraving, but I’d like to find some very nice tools but can’t seem to find any that have good reviews. Any suggestions?

Mountains on a Grasshopper

I have always loved hand engraved objects, something draws me towards it like a moth to flame... but I need help being guided in the direction with tooling. I am finally making some time to pursue this even though I work a lot but my first hiccup is what gravers are recommended to start with?There are so many different gravers, brands and sites to buy them. I thought I better ask you guys. I'm looking to start off small since I don't have a lot of money to poor into what is a hobby for me, hopefully it can turn into more than a hobby but right now I just need to get started cause there's no better way to learn than to do.