What is considered the best graver configuration for engraving on gold? I am using a carbide square graver with a 60 deg. face, a 110 deg belley and a 20 deg heal. It works but has a tendancy to dive on me and is difficult to control.

Jerry Huddleston
11/22/2007 9:08:33 PM

Hi Jerry.
I also mostly use carbide because the chips don't stick to it.
Normally, I use a 90 V, 50 face and 15 heel.
Sometimes I use a 70 degree V with the rest the same.
For bulino picks on gold I use a 70 V with no heel.
My guess is that the graver is diving on you due to just the difference in the very soft gold.
It takes a very light touch and some practice to cut 24K.
What you are using should work though it would not be my first choice.
Best of luck, John.


John Barraclough
11/23/2007 9:53:59 AM

I'll try that. Thanks John.

Jerry Huddleston
11/23/2007 12:42:08 PM