Looking for some help as to which bit would be the best to carve in sterling silver . Have never ventured into anything beyond wood, but I am about too. Don't mean to bother you all but don't want to waste a lot of money on nothing either. Thanks
Tim
sterling silver
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Re: sterling silver
Sorry nobody stepped up yet, so I'll take a try:
Can you give us more information about what you're trying to make in sterling, and how big?
An engraving on an existing piece?
An engraving on a flat metal plaque?
Machine a figure/trinket out of a solid block?
I'm not familiar with even what forms/sizes sterling is purchased in, sorry.
We'll figure out something for ya....
Thom
Can you give us more information about what you're trying to make in sterling, and how big?
An engraving on an existing piece?
An engraving on a flat metal plaque?
Machine a figure/trinket out of a solid block?
I'm not familiar with even what forms/sizes sterling is purchased in, sorry.
We'll figure out something for ya....
Thom
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Re: sterling silver
If your thinking engraving, a diamond drag bit would be my choice.
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