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Old 07-22-2007, 12:48 PM
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Default Re: Lettering Engraving-Shaded line, need help.

Zernike,

Yes, if cutting the logo larger than the width of the graver, either use a larger graver or cut it with a different strategy by adding a pattern, ect..


Yes, whatever works for each person and is most comfortable. I probably would have cut the B and H beauty stem in the same direction as you did. Either way should work well for those cuts though.

I cut that sample S logo. For the two laid over cuts to end abruptly, I first cut the smaller intersection cut where they are to end. Then when cutting the bright cut, don't let the deeper part of the cut go any deeper or very much deeper than the depth of the intersection cut. This will allow the chip to break off easy at the end. I used a 115 degree graver for cutting this, which is similar to the presharpened point included with the AirGravers. If the point was polished the cuts would be brighter. I used the point right off the 1200 lap.

Steve

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