Help in tempering my own graver

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Available in 3 shapes (flat, square, and 120°) and in a blank that you can shape yourself. Measure 0.093" (2.35mm) square X 2.7" (70mm).

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That kinda graving is not so easy to do ... and hss, m42 etc would be alot better
I have a lindsay engraver and it takes alot of practice n skill to be ok
If you go on steve lindsays forum there are alot of tutorials on engraving and hand engraving
Sharpening gravers is all done on jigs because its critical to having it cut right

Be prepared to commit alot of time if you want to be good at this
 
MBiz said:
Thank you all for your advice. There a lot to consider. Final question, would you go for water or oil stone for sharpening?
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I cannot imagine ever wanting to make so much misery for myself, as trying to maintain a graver on a water stone. Your stone would be as smooth as a plowed field in no time at all.

Diamond grit bonded on steel for roughing, an oilstone (real stone, Hard, not pressed together grit of random pedigree) for finish, unless you can come up with a cast iron lap and use diamond grit on that under power to finish.

Buy a graver sharpening jig. RTFI. Read The F*cking Instructions!
 
MBiz said:
Thank you all for your advice. There a lot to consider. Final question, would you go for water or oil stone for sharpening?
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water stones are way too soft. forget about them - even a soft or medium arkansas stone is too soft. You might get away with a hard or translucent arkansas stone. but follow trevj's advise and go with diamond stones/plates. you will need a jig to start.
 
Yep, diamond plates all the way ! I like the dmt continuous diamond plates but if you do lots of graving then a diamond lap would be the way to go
Theres lots to consider.. gravers come in all shapes n tips for all different reason just like wood chisels have lots of shapes. If you pick up a pro book on engraving, it can help you with some of the different basic shapes. Magnification also helps to see the graver and if youve got it the way you want it....or if its off side or if the tip is broke... sometimes a longer heel is nice for doing straight lines..
... heel is the bottom of graver... it sorta sets up how the graver planes through the steel ( its almost like riding a bicycle )
.. dont forget how youll hold the work piece ! It has to be solid, either in a heavy pitch bowl or a nice graver vise.

Youtube has alot of videos on engraving. ... it will blow your mind and your wallet
 
Thank you all for your good advice,
I will probably adopt the diamond stone for sharpening. I haven’t decided if I will challenge myself with making my own gravers. To be followed.
Cordially
 
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