Tried Power Engraving, going to push now

[K-Swift]

Hi, I'm new to engraving, thought I would give it a go.

Went out and got a pair of turbo carvers and some flat picture frame glass, and ended up underwelming myself.

Going to go with the simple stuff instead, handheld pushers. Does anyone have a link to a general how-to thread/webpage for push graving?




Some friggin AWESOME pictures some people have on here...

[Ddbltrbl]

K-Swift,
Welcome!
Here's 2 threads I would suggest you read:
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=4
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=6100

[kaya]

well turbo carvers will work for some engraveing and will hog out material but they are very undependable, push graving and air engravers are best for real engraving work

[K-Swift]

Originally Posted by Ddbltrbl

K-Swift,
Welcome!
Here's 2 threads I would suggest you read:
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=4
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=6100

PERFECT. Thanks for those links. That world map engraving on copper plate is intense.

I'm personally leaning towards saxophone/trumpet bell engraving, but first LOTS more reading before I go get tools and supplies...

[K-Swift]

Originally Posted by kaya

well turbo carvers will work for some engraveing and will hog out material but they are very undependable, push graving and air engravers are best for real engraving work

I didn't try mine long enough to see any reliability problems, but I did run out of air in my little compressor fairly quickly, and waiting 40 seconds to carve 30 seconds got old real fast...