r/engraving

Hello everyone.

I'm working with a Vision Expert 9 engraving machine. I've only ever used a diamond-drag tool, so I've never had to switch out the drill head until this point. I'm trying to learn how to make braille signs.

I've found out how to zero-out the braille bit in the machine, but I can't dial the micrometer as every tutorial says I can. It won't move at all, and I don't want to break the machine trying to force it.

Has anyone had experience with this issue? I don't know the last time this was switched out, but it's got to be at least over 4 years ago (if not more). I've attached an image of the engraver with the focus being on the micrometer.

Thank you!

I need to be able to engrave into 1 1/2" brass round tags and darken the lettering so i can be seen. The shown tag is what it looks like after applying Gravoxide to try to darken the letters. Is there specialized brass that i can buy? or do i have any better options here?

Thanks all!!!

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I picked up the Blue Ribbon scope back in 2021 and it caught my curiosity. Then about a month ago I ran into another one, though a Red Arrow, but same manufacturer.
Obviously the second one is by the same hand.
I speculated it could be Don Blocksidge, however I’ve had another air gun collector agree with my assumption.
I’ve looked through dozens of Don’s engravings and there are definite similarities.
The odds of me randomly finding another scope the way I did from the same engraver is pretty slim, and if these are Don’s work it’ll be very exciting and needs to be shared.
First three pictures are of a known example of Don’s work.

I've been engraving some plates this spring and I finally got to try out some printing. It was super fun and I am pleased.

Some Mario stars for the Jdm Mazda protege. I’ve tried glass but I didn’t like it. I had fun making these. I believe I prefer plastic engravings for now. Would appreciate tips and tricks or constructive criticism <3

I wanted to get into glass engraving and bought a dremel 3100 and some diamond coated bits but my lines are so shaky no matter what spead I’m working on. I apply light pressure on higher speeds and harder pressure on low speeds but I am finding out that I’m terrible at outlines. Any tips for smoother line work? I am not looking to drop a ton of money on this hobby I just wanted to engrave mirrors for myself and family. Also how can I fill in large spaces without it skipping over spots?

Finally done with the engraving and polished it up.

Something I been working on for a bit, still got a few things to do filling in all the solid areas atm. Thing is huge lol Will post again when it’s done

I have been using this one for quite sometime but it doesn’t give rounded finish and always spilling over the edges.
Suggest me a good and affordable engraving machine to work on ceramics and glasses.
Note - not many great tools are available in India so please suggest whichever is available in India.

Hy

Do you think something like this is possible?

A 3d rock engraver with a belt that can mass manufacture 3d scultures ?

can someone identify the tool used here? is it a rotary engraver? what kind of burr is used? im puzzled.

i love how smooth their surfaces turn out! i tried with a 2mm ball burr on a dremel but my mine look extremely bumpy and not as smooth. (i’m also new to engraving lol)

This is a titanium handle scale from a Noblie Custom Knives project, engraved by hand in relief. The theme is Santa Muerte with roses and floral elements, and the engraving depth goes up to about 1mm in some areas.

The background was kept dark and matte, while the raised areas were finished brighter to give the portrait and flowers more contrast without adding color or enamel.

I am learning Dremel engraving this month. This is one of my old Sebenza clones that's been sitting in a drawer. Still needs cleaned up a bit, some tool marks that don't lend themselves to the piece are still there but overall I'm pretty pleased with the I just wanna see what it looks like pass on the flame annodizing.