So I bought an Airgraver...(engraving content)

[WValtakis]

I took Basic/Advanced Engraving and Inlay courses back in the '90s, figured what the heck...

First cuts in 20 years...


Getting the hang of controlling this thing...



Also got this to play with



Stay tuned...
~Chip

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Nice cuts, for not having engraved for a while.
I have a GRS System 3 pneumatic setup, and a couple of NGravers.
The Lindsey stuff is nice.

 

[David Martin]

Yep, my wife has the GRS system and attended the class in Emporia, KS. DM

 

[WValtakis]

I have a Generation 2 version of the Sting sword from Lord of the Rings that I picked up at least a decade ago. It's a full on combat ready replica, but they didn't do any of the engraving on it...I think I'm going to fix that



Did a bunch more practice, then started on Sting...outlines of the work area cut and inked.


First two "letters" done


One side done



Not sure what's gonna go here yet probably some knotwork...or maybe oak leaves...



~Chip

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Standard or palm control?

 

[WValtakis]

Standard or palm control?

Standard (Lindsay classic) w/ foot control.

 

[Im_your_huckleberry]

Very nice work, and awesome sword!

 

[WValtakis]

Did some work on the sheath and pommel...

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

I think it needs some shading...



And leaves I think...



~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

Got the leaves cut in, still not sure if I want shading...kinda like the stark lines. I think I've found the theme...seems fitting for Sting...

 

[WValtakis]

Aluminum practice plate

 

[WValtakis]

Queen Cutlery Big Chief



~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

~Chip

 

[Sonnydaze]

That's awfully nice work. I took the NRA course in Gun Engraving when taught at Trinidad Jr. College in Colorado yrs ago. Wish I had continued.

 

[WValtakis]

That's awfully nice work. I took the NRA course in Gun Engraving when taught at Trinidad Jr. College in Colorado yrs ago. Wish I had continued.

Thanks! My courses were the NRA courses as well, at Lassen college with John Baraclough...23 years ago. No reason you can't pick up where you left off .

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

~Chip

 

[Bladegunner]

Great work, must be nice to have a talent other than spending money....

 

[WValtakis]

Some practice on a fender washer

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]