Steve's Power Graver

[Phil Coggan]

Steve's Power Graver has just arrived, i've not yet tried it but I have to say that the quality of workmanship in my opinion is second to none....incredable!
:whoo:

Phil

[rbaptiste]

Hi Phil
After you will tried, you will see the opportunity of this tools.
Like me perhaps you give up your chisels because the airgraver is very easy and do a good work.
If one day you want try the Palmcontrol, I can come in your home to share the passion and technics of engraving ;-)
You can come in Belgium too ;-)

[Phil Coggan]

It is the palm control that I have.

[Tim Wells]

Have someone nearby when you first use it. That way they can take a photo of the smile on your face with a wide angle lens and post it here. Great big grin.:yesnod:

[rbaptiste]

Originally Posted by Phil Coggan

It is the palm control that I have.

it is the best tools. :whoo:
Well you can still come in belgium :willy_nilly:
I hope see the first work with the Palm control.
Good work

[jimzim75]

Hi Phil,
In my experience Steve's tool is close the feel of hand engraving or using
a hammer chisel, but different. It just feels good. I'll just bet you know to
sharp how to sharpen a piece of wood so that will cut through metal.

So your experience is going to be electrifying.

Talk to ya Later,
Jim

[SVD]

Phil

I'm betting that by now (2 hours later) you've done a bit of a practice plate already. I know you will have before you get back here to read this.

How about a picture of it and your initial impressions on powered engraving?

[Phil Coggan]

THIS TOOL IS AMAZING!!!
I've just managed to find half an hour to give it a try, but i'm already getting the feel....cuts like butter.....more later.

Phil

[rbaptiste]

Yes, we we know ;-)
Once you have tried, it is impossible to do without
Now, we expect to see your work forward
Good job

[Rich Hambrook]

Phil,
I am excited for you. Contragratulations! I can't wait to see some examples of you work with your new toy. After you get the feel for it you will find out how play with the adjustment screw in the back which allows you to control how much pressure it will take to activate the piston. This comes in real handy for exhibition grade shading and bulino/backnote work. This tool is second to none and will never be second!

Best regards,
Rich

[Daniel Houwer]

Have someone nearby when you first use it. That way they can take a photo of the smile on your face with a wide angle lens and post it here. Great big grin.

I showed my PcLindsay to a colleague whenn I just got it and saw a smile that I could have never thought possible on his face. Alas no picture's were taken.
Hopefully he will get a Lindsay soon.

[charles starks]

i tell you what , i simply love mine .
I had pretty much given up the thought of engraving . But Steve’s classic, though I went with the foot control , simply cuts like nothing else .
I have no doubt your going to be real happy

[SVD]

Told ya Phil!

It'll be interesting to see your work as you get the feel of using the power tool.

[Phil Coggan]

An observation.
I've just cut out the background of an two areas about 3mm x 2mm it's a typical part between leaves inside a scroll. I've used hammer and chisels for the first and hammer and chisels and PC (flat chisel)for the second. This was done on the second Purdey carved gun. The depth is about .025", flat bottom, right angled sides.
The first one took 6 mins. 30 seconds.
The second one took 4 min. 30 seconds.

Phil

[mckeenh]

You guys need to stop this talk, I am getting jealous. Steve just sent one to me and it is not here yet, so till it does don't tease me any more!

Neil:yesnod:

[jlseymour]

You can never go back!!!
Congratulations Phil, PC owners are a great group and Steve works with us on any questions or problems...
Jerry

[Danny C]

PC's, PC's! ALL I read about is the PC's and how great they are (yea, its all true - but still!!) : >)

Welcome to the club you guys. You'll change settings for a week then go back to the original (if you can find it) as Steve pretty much has it right on.

Amazing what a simple tool can do for you.

[SVD]

So just on your first test you saved about 1/3 of the time? :whoo:

That means instead of waiting six months for your next beauty it could be done in four!

And that's before you really get used to having a power tool.

[mckeenh]

Power engraving tools are a great boone to the engraving world. It seems that the movement to accept them in some parts of our craft is still a little slow but the proof is in the pudding.

Neil:yesnod: