Even if it is the most common engraving tool, there are noteworthy issues about it before, during and after the use of the time period. Because only the correct use and maintenance of the tool, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the carving work, and extend the service life of the tool. Today, we will explain in detail the use of several common engraving tools precautions to help you carve the road to become smoother! Note that understanding the use of precautions is also a good care of their own carving tools need to learn the knowledge.
Carving knife set
Before use:
The carving knife needs regular grinding to maintain the sharpness of the blade. Dull knives will not only affect the fineness of the carving, but will also increase the resistance to carving, making the carving process laborious, but also more likely to slip off the carving knife, accidentally injuring the fingers of the situation.
In use:
Control the strength, too hard will accelerate the wear and tear of the carving tool, and even lead to the carving knife directly broken to hurt the carver itself. It is recommended to change the angle of contact between the engraving knife and the engraving surface when engraving, and keep the engraving at an angle of 45 degrees to protect the engraving tool.
After use:
Wipe off any debris on the knife. Most carving knives are made of iron or steel and are prone to rust, so they need to be stored in a dry place and the knives wiped regularly to prevent rusting.
Hammers and chisels
Before use:
Chisels need to be kept sharp with flat blades and use requires regular sharpening.
In use:
The hammer is used to apply force to the chisel to carve the basic shape of the object, and during the carving process, attention needs to be paid to the force and direction of each hand. Because once the carver did not maintain concentration is easy to use the hammer to hit their hands. It is recommended that carvers wear protective gear before using hammers and chisels, as well as maintain a conscientious attitude during the carving process.
After use：
Mallets are usually heavy in weight. They need to be stored in a safe place, such as a special tool box or a special tool wall hanging. Prevent the hammer from suddenly hitting the carver.
Sandpaper
Before Use:
Sandpaper comes in different coarseness and fineness, and a variety of sizes of sandpaper should be prepared before the carving begins so that the carving surface can be treated for different conditions. For example, a rough carving surface can be sanded first with coarse sandpaper and then refined with fine sandpaper to make the surface smoother.
In Use:
Sanding should be done with the grain of the carving to avoid scratches or damage to the carving details. If the carving work is small, you can use hand-held sandpaper to sand; if it is a larger carving work, you can use sanding tools to assist in the operation and improve the sanding efficiency.
After use:
Sandpaper will become soft and lose its original grinding power when it encounters water, so it should be placed on a dry workbench after use to avoid moisture affecting the use of the effect.
Pneumatic engraving machine
Before use:
The first carving using pneumatic engraving machine must carefully read the operating instructions to prevent some low-level errors. Then check whether the pneumatic engraving machine can be used normally and whether there is a fault. It is recommended to eliminate the unfavorable factors before use.
In use:
Set the pressure and speed of the pneumatic engraving machine according to the different objects you want to engrave. The operating settings are different for carving different materials, such as a lower RPM for carving wood and a higher RPM for carving metal. Similarly, different engraver bits need to be selected for different creative situations.
After use:
Wipe the machine clean to avoid the dust generated by carving from entering the interior of the machine to affect the performance of the equipment.
Stereoscopic microscope
Before use:
Before use, you need to adjust the focal length of the microscope according to the height of the carving object, and at the same time, adjust the angle of the light source, so that the carving area is uniform light, no shadow, to ensure the clarity of observation.
In use:
When carving, the microscope should be fixed on a stable working table to avoid the effect of observation due to tabletop shaking. At the same time, the engraver should maintain a correct sitting posture to reduce the fatigue caused by prolonged operation.
After use:
The lens of microscope is easy to be stained with dust and fingerprints, it should be wiped regularly with professional lens cloth after use to avoid stains affecting the observation effect. Meanwhile, the microscope should be stored in a dust cover to keep it clean.
Conclusion
Engraving tools are the best companion for every engraving enthusiast and engraver, and they deserve to be loved and cared for. Whether it is the blog post on how to take care of engraving tools introduced before or the precautions to be taken when using engraving tools introduced today, it is worth reading and understanding the relevant engraving knowledge.
