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The engraving tool doesn't spin, like the regular Dremel. Instead, it reciprocates. So it's like a tiny hammer pounding a zillion hits per second. It is, essentially, a tattoo gun with a tiny...

Now to just figure out how to make it quieter. Using the thing is like having a head full of angry wasps.

Yeah. I needed to peen it with a hammer to get the tightness I wanted. I suspect you could do it with the engraver if you used enough pressure. Even considering how gentle the thing is, I'd be...

Oooh! Handy! Especially since Fastener Express doesn't carry (that I found) the #0 wides.

The flipside is that Fastener Express is close enough to me for local pickup, so I can potentially also be...

I've only worked with brass rod so far, so I can't say how well it works on nickel. On brass it's good. The process is slow, but like Stingray said back further, it's gentle. Also, since the engraver...

It's worth reiterating. The engraver method gives you incredible control over the process. I was able to get really close, and I think it's even viable to work with everything in your hands rather...

So there are a couple other threads I'm involved in that I've been neglecting somewhat. It was a really trying weekend for my family, about which the less said the better.

I'd seen this thread and...