Engraving block

Sorry for taking so long to reply...been dealing with a fried processor =
at=20
home.

norwick wrote:
(snip)
Perhaps you should see first how you'll get on with engraving and
enamelling before investing in a purpose made engraving block.

Well, actually I've been enamelling for about 8 years now...some of my=20
work:
http://www.panix.com/~torin/enamel/east1.jpg
and
http://www.panix.com/~torin/enamel/i...ess/east2d.jpg

If you are starting from small jewellery pieces then try the following
(system generally taught to students in UK) :

(snip pitch board construction...I was using something similar, but not =
as=20
versatile)

- important - see how to sharpen a graver & hold it:

http://www.soi11.com/video/Broadband/GraverSection.htm

- not the easiest way to do it:

http://www.culture.gouv.fr/emolimo/techniqu.htm

some info how to do it all:

http://www.roland-collection.com/rol...ion/36/820.htm

Originally watched this several years ago.

some info also in:
Enamelling on Precious Metals Jeanne Werge-Hartley

The advantage of the simple sand bag method is that it is flexible &
you can move your board/piece easily/fast

NOTE - when holding the board between your thumb & middle finger
- these 2 fingers should form an 'arch'
- if you slip (and in the beginning it happens all the time)
the graver slips thru' the arched fingers and you'll never hurt
yourself.

good luck
norwick

Thanks for the pointers. Nice instruction video on sharpening. I do=20
admit I have a preference for surface grinders as I used them for=20
sharpening lathe tools for a few years at work.

Todd