Full Version: Cutters or Burnishers

From: CONFUSED (PANDALUVER) [#1]
 4 Mar 2007
To: ALL

I am very new to this (engraving) with very little training or knowledge. I have a New Hermes trophy master with gravopraph. I have a whole bunch of tools. Not sure if they are burnishers or cutters or what there sizes are. Through a little research I believe I have some burnishers and some standard cutters. I have a few questions

1. What do I use to engrave on the back of medallions?

2. What do I use to engrave on color coated brass, aluminum, steel?

3. Is there a way to tell the difference of size if there are no markings on the tool?

I have some that have a little spring on the top and some that don"t.
Please forgive my ignorance but I am very frustrated.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
 4 Mar 2007
To: CONFUSED (PANDALUVER) [#1] 4 Mar 2007

The cutters with a spring device on the top are burnishers.

Some of your cutters are, (no doubt), 1/2 round. Those are meant for cutting into plastics and metal. Some angles will be better for some materials than others.

Under magnification, burnishers will look more like a screwdriver tip, with facets.

Is a Trophy Master a computerized or manual machine?

From: CONFUSED (PANDALUVER) [#3]
 4 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 4 Mar 2007

Thank you for getting back to me. The NewHermes Trophy Master is computerized engraving. I have been engraving on coated brass, aluminum & steel. The only training I received was this tool is for medallions and this is for trophy plates. But i am sure I need to have them sharpened or replaced soon. Like I said I have alot I am just not sure what sized they are or if they are any good. I was told to use the one with the spring on top for the trophy plates and the other for medallions. They have been working for me but of course I would like to expand.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
 4 Mar 2007
To: CONFUSED (PANDALUVER) [#3] 4 Mar 2007

You won't want to use the half-round cutters for non-rotating engraving on metal. >.<

Burnishers are fine for that, but they come in different widths, which means some will be too thin a cut for some size letters (Logos) and too wide for smaller type heights.

You should have a 120 degree diamond graver in your arsenal. It's non-rotating tool, although some people spin the diamond for a slightly different effect.

That cutter will look like a burnisher, except the point will be a point, rather than a flat end, as you'll see with burnishers.

From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#5]
 4 Mar 2007
To: CONFUSED (PANDALUVER) [#1] 4 Mar 2007

Hi,
Welcome to the forum. I have 2 recommendations for you. Fill out your profile, there may be someone in your area that you could visit and have allot of your questions answered in person. The second is to tell us your name. It just feels nicer to reply to a name.

Dee

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