Engraving Brass
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:34 pm
I know this has been discussed before, but I'm still in need of reassurance and clarity for the best way to do it before I commit. The goal is to create plaques (approx. 5x7 brass plates mounted on wood) with engraved text and fill some shapes with texture. I admit to never having played with texture, so I'm ignorant on that score. Questions:
1. Which bit(s) to use? A 60 degree V bit or a 1/32 bullnose or something else? 15 degree bit?
2. Depth of cuts?
3. How hard is this on the bits - wear & tear - should special bits be used?
4. Feed Rates?
5. What else should I know?
I saw drag knives mentioned, but they seem expensive, or have 1/8" shafts or perhaps unable to do fine detail. Once again, I admit ignorance.
TIA y'all,
Richard
1. Which bit(s) to use? A 60 degree V bit or a 1/32 bullnose or something else? 15 degree bit?
2. Depth of cuts?
3. How hard is this on the bits - wear & tear - should special bits be used?
4. Feed Rates?
5. What else should I know?
I saw drag knives mentioned, but they seem expensive, or have 1/8" shafts or perhaps unable to do fine detail. Once again, I admit ignorance.
TIA y'all,
Richard