StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What tool can I use to engrave these markings out of my axe. I have a dremel but I am not sure if it is the right tool. Also do you think I should make the axe shiny and the graving dull or the other way around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Is it hardened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Since it is hardened I would say either stones, or carbide burrs in the Dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Can I keep a steadyish hand while using the carbide burrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 That will depend on how good you are, but yes. Stones will probably be the easiest ,and least expensive route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Ok thanks a bunch Also 1 last thing what type of carbide bur because I just want to take a layer off the white areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Secure the axe head , put a carbide head in the Dremel and use both of your hands to steady the tool while engraving the head. Nice tool. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks but what type of carbide burr should I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Check Dremel's accessory catalogue, on the net. They make one and I know I own one of them. Regards, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Which one out of these if the one is in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have always found dremel engraving to be frustrating--the bit rotation requires so much steady holding and finesse that you are constantly at battle with the tool rather than accomplishing the engraving. Others, of course, have different opinions. If it was mine, I'd probably layer the face with duct tape, cut the openings, and sandblast the pattern into the surface with an aggressive grit. Good quality duct tape makes for a fairly good sandblast mask on hard surfaces (I've done it on stone and glass but not steel). A lot of print shops now have vinyl cutters so you might also be able to make the mask as a CAD drawing and simply have the vinyl cut for a more detailed mask--however vinyl thickness and "stickiness" will matter. Just an alternative 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I was looking at that but I do not have a sand blaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 And cannot find one that will do it for you for a reasonable rate? What country are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Australia NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have done some dremmel engraving using different size cutoff wheels. I works well enough for larger more simple patterns. Just have to really take your time and watch your depth but it can be easier to control then the burr bits for the bulk of the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Acid etch like most armour was done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Well the cut off wheel and carbide bur sounds like a plan thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 How about an electro-chemical etch? You can etch it deep and then reverse the polarity and color the etched surface. Then when you polish the axe head you'll have the contrast between 'light' and 'dark.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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