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Originally Posted by PS_Bond
Ricky -
The engraving doofer on EBay is adequate for marking metal, it isn't really useful for what's generally referred to here. You could possibly use it for background removal, but that's about it.
There are a few gravers on EBay UK - both new and used. One listing on at the moment is number 250457521780; I've no idea what the profiles there are.
The bare minimum I'd suggest is a 2.5mm square and a handle; these are readily available from Sutton Tools, Cooksons or the like. You'll need an oilstone or something else suitable for sharpening - NOT one of the pound shop ones, something like a Norton, preferably one of their finer grits.
There's a lot of info in the thread "Inexpensive way to give it a try" http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=4 - pretty much covers everything you need. I can help point you in the direction of UK suppliers if you need.
Added - the most useful bit of advice I can think of off the top of my head: Keep your fingers out of the way!!! |
Thanks PS.
Theres me thinking the pound stretchers would be the best bet
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Yes please let me know of UK suppliers as I am very keen to get started as my friend had a vise which he brought from Aldi
and you would not believe how perfect it is for this work and he has kindly give it me.
Its basicly a big ball that rotates in all directions and can be clamped to what ever position and the table aswell as be tilted,seems like I was ment to go to his house at the time(strange).
Might be worth me getting that electric engraver for 15-20 pound to remove back ground as it will be easier then picking it out (I may be wrong on that I may add).
I have glass but thinking of getting a head set type,is 10x the way to go?.
I have around 100 pound at the moment to get me started,so I'm hoping I can get Gravers/optics and a bit of brass and alloy sheets to practice on (Found the latter very cheap on ebay).
You know I searched for hours on ebay and not once come across them bits you got the link to.I will wait for advice on what money I should spend on them as I don't want to jump in way over priced when I could probably buy all new.
Think I just need Gravers and sharpeners and I am away for the minute,then save save save for the air type gravers.
Please post links to uk site PS as I can't stress how eager I am to get started,all my hobbies have died out.
Thanks in advance and all replies are really appreciated.