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Old 03-29-2010, 05:00 PM
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hello all
I am a journeyman smith in the american bladesmith society, and am intersted in learning basic engraving. I recently picked up a used gravermister with two hand pieces and misc. gravers and parts. any help on what books to read about everything engraving would be appreciated.
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Old 03-29-2010, 05:46 PM
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Here are various links around the site that may help you get started.
Did you find the resources page? There are quite a few links to books and videos
http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=419

A Beginners Progress Plans, Tutors Tips, and Informational link by airamp

Also, there are tutorial videos of basic cuts on the engravingschool.com site:
http://www.engravingschool.com/private/tut1.htm

Transfering designs
http://www.engravingtraining.com/private/transfers.htm
Experimental transfer film results
Inket Printer Transfers or What Works & What Don't

For help with shading check the threads
Cut a practice plate together, Online
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=886
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=544

11 hours of on-line videos:
http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=2904

Sharpening geometry information:
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...oint-Intro.htm

Sharpening fixture:
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...0Sharpener.htm

On-line old engraving books

Engraving Scroll and Techniques ~ Lynton McKenzie Book

Must have book download (drawing Acanthus leaves)
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