Full Version: Old School Silverplate Engraving
From: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#12]
21 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11] 21 Sep 2005
Thank you for the input....I might of pulled this one off on the right foot. When TR went out , I waited until they were gone, then visited the Hallmark type stores , jewerly etc and dropped off my business cards complete with lasered engraved business card holder with my hours. I stop by once every 2 weeks to replenish the cards.. ( I did not visit the super retailers like Dillards/Pennys but I can see I should.)
I just wish I had of given my last engraver purchase a little more thought..
Oh well....
Have a great day and good business.
Rob
(on the sunny southern shores of Lake Erie)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
21 Sep 2005
To: Rob (AWARDZZ) [#10] 21 Sep 2005
Thank you for the kind words. We're happy to help.
You're not doing that bad if you only have one sacrificial tankard; unless you plan to donate a new one to science.
You know what they say, "Practice makes you want to get rid of your pantograph." :-)
I frequently use a manual pantograph, for jobs that can't be done in any other way. Believe me; I exhaust all possibilities before I go that route.
Last night, I took photos for another tutorial, which I'll call, "Poor Man's Hand Engraving" which will show, not only the dreaded "Wriggle Block" - a brass typeface designed to imitate the hand-engraved mainstay - but how to arc engrave around the lip of a silverplate bowl. It's not fun, but it works. :-)
When manufacturers name a machine "Gift" it's not descriptive of all the items which can be engraved, which aren't gift-related.
I've always preferred versatility, over table size.
Sounds as if you're in a position to make people forget Things Remembered.
Good luck.
From: rich (RICHD) [#14]
2 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 2 Jan 2007
David,
I know this is an older post but just wanted to let you know how helpful all the photos were/(are). I'm looking forward to trying my hand at this soon.
I mostly want to be able to mark dials and degree wheels for the home shop tools/accessories I frequently make. I've done a bit of circular dividing on the lathe and milling machine so the pantograph should broaden my options.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
2 Jan 2007
To: rich (RICHD) [#14] 4 Jan 2007
Rich,
Nothing wrong with reviving an older post. :-)
I enjoy doing the "PicTutorials", as I call them.
If you (or others) have any specific pantograph procedure(s) in mind, I'd be happy to develop some along those lines.
EDITED: 2 Jan 2007 by DGL