LEARN-TO Make & Sharpen Gravers [SEPT]
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description: Learn how to make and sharpen your own gravers for hand engraving using push tools in this practical, hands-on workshop. Gravers aren't one-size-fits-all. In this workshop, you'll shape your gravers to fit the size of your hand for better comfort and control. You'll learn how to cut down and shape a graver using a bench grinder, before sharpening it to the correct geometry, including the face, heel and belly angles. You'll also polish the cutting edge and learn how to keep your gravers sharp for the best engraving results. It's ideal if you're planning to attend an engraving taster session, or if you've already tried engraving and want to improve your tools and technique. You’ll need to bring some of your own tools for this workshop, including graver and handle. Please check the student tools list in the ‘What should I bring’ section for full details of what you’ll need to bring. Special discount to FORGE Friends, enter your code at checkout. What will I make? You'll make and finish your own engraving gravers, shaped to fit your hand and sharpened ready to use. You'll take them home along with the knowledge to maintain and resharpen them yourself. What skills will I learn? – Shape a graver to suit your hand using a bench grinder – Sharpen gravers to the correct face, heel and belly angles – Polish the cutting edge for a clean finish – Learn how to keep your gravers sharp and when they need resharpening – Understand the different types of gravers and what they are used for What will happen on the day? Your tutor will begin by introducing the different types of gravers and explaining how they are used for hand engraving. You'll then shape and sharpen your own gravers using a bench grinder and oil stone, learning how to produce the correct cutting angles and polish the cutting edge to a mirror finish. There will be demonstrations and individual guidance throughout the session, with practical tips on sharpening, maintenance and getting the best performance from your gra…
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