Thread: How to engrave scales?

Thanks my friend!
I too love a chisel in my hand. But here to just hog out the bulk area it goes quick and it doesn’t have to be pretty. Then switch to a chisel if you prefer and shear right to that line. Clean, safe and accurate. Truthfully though In my experience , horn doesn’t carve very well. But shearing to a line come a crisp edge works fine.
Many ways to achieve the same outcome. Like I sad. What did they use 100 yrs ago?

Another consideration is to get some scraps and practice, practice! If it won't work there, it won't work on your nice scales.
It is amazing how we have simple things around which will help. Just have to try!

Awesome input. This is really good! Many, many thanks to all.

Originally Posted by Pete123

Awesome input. This is really good! Many, many thanks to all.

Aw some insights and opinions from all around the globe Keep up the input!

I toss out my ideas but get much more in return.

Yup! Good to have Mark down in the workshop as well!

Oh wow. So many creative people on this site. Hopefully I can add my 2 cents .
Thank you.

You have not posted a lot but I have read them all Mark. You are a talented person.

You’re too kind! Thank you.

Originally Posted by mycarver

Thanks 32t!
As your line indicates,,,, it’s fear of the unknown that stops us. Hopefully seeing this little demo removes some of the fear and encourages someone to give it a whirl! Not as scary when you see a path to follow and someone says “ hey,, I’ll give that a try”

Got the dremmel and the same diamond bits, also is a couple chip carving knives, and s small set of wood carving tools. I've had some ideas, so Im game. keep your eyes on the workshop for something this year.
Thanks for the bread crumbs.

Do it!
And remember we learn more from what hits the garbage can than what doesn’t.
Mistakes are part of learning.