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

[WValtakis]

Current project, one side done

 

[Edgeoflife]

Looking good! are you doing any work for others as It would be nice to have another option for engraving work. Im actually waiting on a code 4 scale to arrive i just had filigree work done on to add some grip and looks.

 

[WValtakis]

Other side done

Starting on the spine...I think I can, I think I can...

 

[WValtakis]

Ready for heat treat once Nathan's back from the beach

 

[Lapedog]

Ready for heat treat once Nathan's back from the beach

Wow your skill sure progressed fast!

 

[WValtakis]

Wow your skill sure progressed fast!

Thanks! I've definitely been pushing myself for sure

 

[Lapedog]

Thanks! I've definitely been pushing myself for sure

Is it possible to engrave titanium?

I saw that you did the funny folder and then anodized it. Is the funny folder titanium handled?

 

[WValtakis]

Is it possible to engrave titanium?

I saw that you did the funny folder and then anodized it. Is the funny folder titanium handled?

Yes and yes

 

[WValtakis]

Current engraving project...one I'm not exactly happy to be doing, but happy to be able to do. Memorial plaque for family, it will be mounted on a boulder by the lake they always fished. 1/8" 304 stainless, 6"x8".

Layout



Progress

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Sorry to hear about your loss...beautiful remembrance plaque. WValtakis

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I hate lettering!
You did an excellent job on that.

 

[WValtakis]

Thanks guys! Just have to mount it now...

 

[WValtakis]

So I forgot to update here, lol...the CPK Utility fighter is back from @Nathan the Machinist for heat treat. Working on getting it all cleaned back up

 

[Bill DeShivs]

What material gravers are you using?

 

[WValtakis]

What material gravers are you using?

Hey Bill, most of this was done with an ongellette I ground from M2 back in the 90's...I really like that chisel I've also got some standard V chisels in cobalt and Lindsay's Carbalt I think.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Thanks. I have some cobalt and some hi-speed steel stuff.

 

[WValtakis]

Thanks. I have some cobalt and some hi-speed steel stuff.

No problem

Just in case you missed it, the blade was engraved before hardening, I doubt any of these would cut hardened 3v worth a damn and haven't even tried

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Yes, I realized that. Some knife steels are difficult to engrave even in the annealed state.

 

[WValtakis]

Yes, I realized that. Some knife steels are difficult to engrave even in the annealed state.

Gotcha. This 3v actually cuts really nice as long as the chisel is sharp, kinda crumbly in the chip though...a little weird. I definitely had to sharpen more frequently than some other steel though.

 

[WValtakis]

Still pondering whether to black out the background or leave the "gold" heat treat oxide...