Top products from r/engraving
We found 6 product mention on r/engraving. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The Jewelry Engravers Manual (Dover Craft Books)
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews2. Liver of Sulphur Gel, 1 Ounce Bottle | SOL-610.01
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Adjust solution mixture Ratio for desired effect and volume of solution. Xl gel may be used in its ready form by brushingLiver of sulfur creates a rainbow to black oxidized patina on Fine silver, sterling silver, Copper bearing metals including brass, and Bronze1 fluid ounce container will make twel...
Show Reddit reviews3. Hand Free Universal Work Holder | HOL-173.00
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Great for allowing hands free use when working on crafts and moreEspecially handy when engraving and doing repairsIncludes 4 movable pins to allow for a secure grip on large and small piecesSturdy base and easy adjustment knobIdeal for any workbench
Show Reddit reviews4. Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Marker, Medium Point, Black Ink, Pack of 3
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Oil-based paint marker from Sharpie, The leader in permanent markers.This opaque paint and xylene-free paint pigment is fade and water resistant.The valve-action marker is designed to keep paint Free flowing.Works great on a variety of surfaces including fabric, metal, glass and rubber.Quick drying,...
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I just mentioned this earlier today haha.
First off, there absolutely does exist an inexpensive engraving tool: the hand-push engraver. You can buy a pair of them for about $25, just keep in mind that the usage of them is a chiseling action rather than a hammering one. I recommend buying a square engraver and an onglette engraver. Most engraving is done with the square, and the onglette's unique shape makes cutting rounded parts such as script characters MUCH easier. I originally bought my first two from Amazon; you'll have to buy the blades and handles separate and there are several videos on how to set a blade in. I'd highly recommend buying a precut rather than grinding it yourself like some videos oddly recommend.
A hand push will take a lot more time and is generally not suited for a lot of area, but if you can get the technique down, you have the highest control and precision of all methods perhaps with the exception of select pneumatic engravers.
Finally, you should ABSOLUTELY BUY THIS BOOK irregardless of what tool you choose, but if you do buy a hand push, this book becomes essential. Don't be fooled by the name of the book; it's useful across several tools and types of engraving since it goes into great detail with how to carve various letters and how to make them "pretty".