How to hand engrave Harley davidson Rocker cover with a Dremel

[@APK-pn4qh]

Just starting out on this journey and I've learned more from this one video than ten others. Thank you so much mate. Subbed!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Brilliant that’s great to hear!

[@CheechElMexicano]

How did you make out?

[@MachinaDesigns]

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[@CheechElMexicano]

@@MachinaDesigns I'm asking if he continued since 3years ago. Im heavy thinking about doing this to my valve cover. I'm pretty good at drawing just haven't had a chance to take up engraving. Thanks for the tutorial 🔥

[@MachinaDesigns]

@CheechElMexicano I do it here and there now on projects I really want to do

[@dadzilla1968]

Awesome video mate. Pro-Tip: apply a lite coat of lacquer to seal your ink before you start engraving. The residue can be removed later when you're finished, and your lines won't smear from your hands constantly rubbing the surfacr.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks

[@aaronblakeley9442]

Best Dremel engraving vid on here!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you sir

[@axelpteeg]

By far the best vid i found online . Total rookie here about to engrave my sportster derby cover (hopefully i'll be done before spring haha) . Thanks bud !

[@MachinaDesigns]

Appreciate the feedback and good luck

[@nagramos]

For the first time, I begin to understand engraving. Great video, great project. Thanks, bro! Cheers!

[@MachinaDesigns]

nagramos you’re welcome buddy.

[@leejo5462]

I’m just starting out on my journey... I’ve looked at lots of other peoples videos but I like your the best.... love your work and those rocker covers look awesome. 👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome man. Its a rewarding artform to get into. Thank you for the feedback i really appreciate it.

[@danielwestwood1]

Great video. Very inspiring. Recommendations for decent transfer paper please.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. Look at tattoo transfer paper and methods on how images are transferred on a small scale. For large projects a projector is a good one to use

[@faithinYahusha]

Awesome video! You have a ton of good content, I can’t believe you don’t have a bigger following! I’m glad I stumbled across this channel. You do really nice work man!👍🏻

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy much appreciated

[@HeathOakrayzy]

Awesome work man! Thanks for sharing this

[@MachinaDesigns]

Appreciate the support!

[@MikeMcElwee]

Thank You!

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@tedbundy8087]

which cutter do I use for this job Thanks

[@MachinaDesigns]

There are several I used depending on detail, background etc 106 is a good start

[@geeman5294]

Brilliant ,I'm going to have a little play see what happens,take my mind of work

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome good luck

[@davebron4888]

Very informative,thankyou.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Dave Bron you bet no problemo

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@tomcalnan8848]

You still doing these mate? I can't find anyone anywhere that does!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Sure do. Get in contact over on the website or Instagram

[@tomdavis3334]

Great work. Do you use the same burrs for stainless steel? For outline and dot stipple patterns.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. Yes I do indeed however make sure you use plenty of cutting wax to keep the burr nice and cool

[@marcberg1762]

Great job👌🏼

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy

[@creativesigns8499]

What tips are you using?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Totally depends on the piece and finish of the piece but in this case I used a 106 and 107 ballpoint cutting burr

[@creativesigns8499]

Also what dremel are you using

[@MachinaDesigns]

Either my Dremel 4000 or 4300

[@uhcudll7867]

With these tools can you make some decent work that looks like the picture you inserted at 13:05 ? Like scroll / floral work ? Thanks man

[@MachinaDesigns]

yeah very easily done with a Dremel.

[@andrewbrownell6017]

Amazing man! Just came across this video. Question for you. After the engraving is done, if someone wanted to powder coat the parts what ever color, how does the engraving hold up/look?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Powder coating will completely cover the engraving and you’ll loose most of the work. I personally wouldn’t recommend it

[@shatteredmatrixincorporate8755]

Just what me and my little bro needed to see

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome! Thank you for stopping by

[@justinturner4850]

I’m definitely gonna try this 🤙

[@MachinaDesigns]

Nice one 🤙🏻

[@joaquintorres3899]

Great job great video what do you charge for something like that roughly

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you very much. It totally depends on the artwork the client requires.

[@sbagwell98]

Your work is great! For myself I find Engraving to be more precise. You showed a harley piece that was dremel and engraving work looked professional. Obviously cannot inlay gold since it "may" possibly melt. Again good job. Semper Fi

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@j.j460]

A Harley might vibrate a inlay out. But won't melt gold. The engine would melt first. People do gold plate harley engine's.

[@1crafter2another]

Can you provide a tool list?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Andrea Hanson yes sure. Is it a general list you require or material specific list?

[@1crafter2another]

@@MachinaDesigns model of dremel, handpiece, burs. Are you using diamond burs? Anything that might be useful for engraving motorcycle parts would be much appreciated.

[@jonkwilloughby]

Amazing work!!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks buddy

[@crazymodelgarage6438]

very good, i will give a try in this kind of stuff, already have the dremel, thanks fors the tips. that picture you showed in 13:04 was done with the dremel? what kind of bits . thanks man

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback. Yes all was completed with my Dremel

[@crazymodelgarage6438]

@@MachinaDesigns very Nice, do you have a video onde that one?

[@MachinaDesigns]

@@crazymodelgarage6438 no unfortunately not

[@nikhorse]

Love that! So awesome. Thank you.

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@williambosley2255]

This is a great video? Do you use any kind of special bit or cutting oil brother?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you Yes it’s called cut lube by euro tools

[@williambosley2255]

Thanks 4 quick response.

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@ilovecarnitas]

Great video!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@ilovecarnitas]

I had a go at a piece the other day. I noticed it pulled a bit on contact and came out with small short lines rather than dots. Any tips?

[@MachinaDesigns]

@@ilovecarnitas all to common when you first start. It’s a technique that will come over time but if I can explain it correctly it’s trying to maintain the burr in one position. It wants to run away from you but you need to pull it back and apply pressure. Do that on a scrap piece over an over and you’ll soon get the hang of good stippling

[@ilovecarnitas]

@@MachinaDesigns great that makes sense appreciate it!

[@douglasmccarthey3696]

Great videos man. I've had a few attempts using the burrs you recommend (05, 06, 07). Is there any way to cut the background a little deeper using a dremel on ali engine covers, and if so which attachment should I try? If not, will I need to go to an air-graver. Cheers, Doug.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the feedback. Yes absolutely. There are bigger cutting burrs available on the market that can easily do this job. There will definitely be some pros and cons over an air graver especially the biggest one which is cost. However you can’t beat the finish an air graver can offer! They are very easy to use and offer superior precision once you’re well versed with it. Hope that help

[@GUNSLINGER-yd8gb]

What are your recommendations for speeds for aluminum and steel

[@MachinaDesigns]

I generally stick around 20k RPM for aluminium and steel. If you go faster your burr just gets hotter quicker which just means you’ll need to wax your burr more often

[@GUNSLINGER-yd8gb]

Awesome, thanks for the extra info. You're one my main inspirations for getting into engraving, much appreciated that you take the time to respond ti questions!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the support and reaching out. It’s people like you who make this all worth while!

[@JacksAnchor67]

Mate, fair play they look awesome 👌 thanks for the tips 👊

[@MachinaDesigns]

My Wonky Hearts, Dremel engraving no worries man

[@vergusbey346]

great tips, you win my subcription ! THANKS A LOT !

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks buddy I really appreciate the support

[@richardfelipe7954]

how do you polish after engraving it woulding the buffing residue get stuck in between the lines?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Then it gets washed in warm water and brushed with a makeup brush

[@redponte1]

Looks fantastic mate, I have the same rocker covers and was wanting something different other than powder coated. Do you have a website, would really like you to engrave mine. Cheers

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy. Yeah sure it’s machinadesigns.co.uk or you can contact me through my Facebook page too

[@redponte1]

@@MachinaDesigns yeh cheers, found the website and sent a message, from Peter A

[@MachinaDesigns]

Pinged you a response 👍🏻

[@frankriccitelli6974]

Can you do this on chrome plated parts without it flaking off?

[@MachinaDesigns]

No is the short answer. Chrome has always from my experience flaked or chipped so I stay away from it

[@doitall1201]

What’s the best transfer paper?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Take a look what paper tattoo artists use and go from there.

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

Where did you get the 💀 patterns?

[@MachinaDesigns]

The client sent over the image and I created my own pattern from that

[@djoeken1]

What do you jus the 105 for? Greetings Belgium

[@MachinaDesigns]

Very small detail work

[@emmy6846]

When doing stippling dots like yours what bit do I need a diamond top or a metal one

[@MachinaDesigns]

A cutting burr. The diamond tip burrs don’t really work well on metals

[@polux701]

Thank you very much, you confirm what I thought about transfering drawing, let buy papper now ! I use my dremel only on steel, do you think i need to use wax ? Good job and carry on, it's beautyfull

[@MachinaDesigns]

Paule you’re welcome. Yes try the wax it makes such a great difference.

[@Kdevana]

Hi bro from India, I have ordered dremel stylo and 4300 , I need to know the power plug was very can I use those tools here with an adaptor , pls reply I know it was a old video but sent a comment on this thanks

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yeah as long as your mains power supply matches what the tool needs then you should be fine

[@c_mac7773]

I don’t know if you want to share that info but it would be much appreciated. Just a ballpark in how many hours you spent and what someone would charge for that work. Awesome video and work man thanks

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the feedback. Something like rocker covers can take hundreds of hours to complete, depending on depth, complexity and detail. Pricing is what’s you are comfortable with but more importantly how much you are worth. Time is priceless.

[@jumcopper]

@@MachinaDesigns and what bur do you use on that cover?

[@MachinaDesigns]

@@jumcopper it totally depends on details of the finished piece but generally 106 -107 are good pieces to use

[@srdjanmilenkovic6543]

Dear what surface are you working on. Is it glass explain the procedure if possible.cao

[@MachinaDesigns]

It’s aluminium

[@BuildDadBuild]

Love this. Great info. Subbing FO SHO! Cheers

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy

[@etcher-art]

Fantastic guide as always my friend 🙌🏻

[@MachinaDesigns]

Xtreme Etching Art thank you 🤙🏻

[@djoeken1]

How many burrs you dit you need for these?

[@MachinaDesigns]

I think I only used 2 or 3. Aluminium is nice and soft and easy to work with. Make sure you live your burr often that will keep it sharp for longer

[@ALEXGSXR]

real nice

[@MachinaDesigns]

ALEXGSXR thanks buddy 🤙🏻

[@rhettblunda49]

When you engrave chrome parts for motorcycles, do you have to treat for rust? If you do, what products do you use? Thx.

[@MachinaDesigns]

I don’t engrave anything that is chrome as it has a tendency to chip and peel and eventually cause issues.

[@keeskoppen9031]

​@@MachinaDesigns thank you, that was alsof something that I wondered about.

[@Larry-gy9si]

Will the acetone method work on chrome metal?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Try not to engrave chrome as it can flake and chip off. I refuse to touch chrome due to that very reason

[@Larry-gy9si]

@@MachinaDesigns so what about a primary cover on a Harley ? Isn't that chrome ? And what about those valve covers you did , they're aluminum?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Not all are chrome. The rocker covers I did were polished aluminium. Chrome is a plating process that sticks to the material underneath and flakes off or cracks in some instances. Primary covers are all aluminium with a multitude of different finishes

[@haidenzeroonesix5939]

Awesome work man 😍 do you use diomond burrs or cutting burrs for the stippling? Best regards

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you very much. Only use cutting burrs for the stippling.

[@haidenzeroonesix5939]

@@MachinaDesigns thank you so much 🙏 I have a really really cheap shit at home, so that one I'm not even going to try to use 🤣 so at first, I'm going to buy a new one and I'm looking at either dremel style +, or a proxxon gg12. Have you tried them both?

[@MachinaDesigns]

They are both good units. I chose Dremel for the readily available spares and accessories on the market compared to others but both good units

[@haidenzeroonesix5939]

@@MachinaDesigns thanks for the tips 🙏 really nice work anyway pleasure to watch 🤘🔥

[@MachinaDesigns]

Appreciate it thank you

[@DusktillDawn2024]

Are you on Facebook by any chance?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yes sir just search machina designs and you’ll find me 😉

[@andrewbull3537]

How long did it take start to finish for each piece?, and could you show us your very first piece you ever did . ...oh yeah nearly forgot....brilliant video mate 👍 Peace out ✌️

[@MachinaDesigns]

I think it was around 6-8hrs per piece. It was many moons ago. You’ll need to have a look on my instagram profile to see the very first piece I did many years ago. Thank you for the feedback much appreciated

[@Larry-gy9si]

So how did you transfer the image ?

[@MachinaDesigns]

With a simple method using tattoo transfer paper

[@christopherwharton6022]

Great video bogan. Good as gold!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. Whose Bogan? 😂😂

[@paulghostt792]

Mint brother

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy

[@Seacow69]

Wasn’t aware that you switched to the 105 bit finish up the line work in the video

[@MachinaDesigns]

Not always possible to capture everything when you’re busy with an important project

[@westcoastrippin]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MachinaDesigns]

🙏

[@Bobheaduk]

Awesome work and great video 👊🏼

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you bud. Love the shirt

[@NicolaGreyling-bg4ol]

👍

[@JamesBrown-rm2rd]

what was the price the customer had to pay for a job like that.?

[@MachinaDesigns]

That’s something that’s privately discussed and agreed with the client.

[@anthonyagliano3838]

What speed are u using

[@MachinaDesigns]

Anthony Agliano 20-25k RPM

[@anthonyagliano3838]

Machina Designs are u bearly touch the metal I’ve been engraving for a little while but some of my lines are still kind of bumpy I noticed that the less amount of pressure are use machine down and I can get a little bit straighter in a line

[@MachinaDesigns]

Anthony Agliano yeah it takes a lot of practice to get them smooth and straight. You’ll get it

[@B.O.S.H_music]

Bobhead boys 👌

[@MachinaDesigns]

Hell yeah

[@MrDeano-eu9rg]

You deserve more subscribers, too many bullshit "vlogs" about nothing while you're teaching art for free. I'm going to try this on a derby cover.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy appreciate the feedback and support. It’s a great art form to get into 👌🏻

[@RonSnayberger]

I wish you would show the engraving at normal speed

[@RonSnayberger]

Don’t use Timelapse video

[@MachinaDesigns]

Then the video would be hours long. I appreciate your feedback though

[@RonSnayberger]

@@MachinaDesigns just show part of it at normal speed.

[@CheechElMexicano]

Idk why i was led here but ima try this on my valve cover 💪🏾

[@MachinaDesigns]

Get it done!

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[@MachinaDesigns]

You got that right homie

[@ayva3352]

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@RoadGlideSully]

Great video. I’ve done some engraving with a dremel as well but learned from your demo. Couple quick questions. I noticed you’re engraving aluminum. What transfer paper do you recommend? What speed do you run the dremel? Also, how often do you reapply the cut lube. Appreciate any response. I’ve got a couple other questions as well but don’t want to hog your comments. Here is an example of my engraving. (Could be better). View my photo at brianstevenson.smugmug.com/Family/My-Art/i-vWx3q8p

[@MachinaDesigns]

RoadGlideSully thank you. For transfer paper you wanna use tattoo transfer paper that leaves a good amount of ink behind. I generally run the dremel at 20 000 rpm for aluminium. Oh the cut lube you reapply every chance you have. You’ll notice a definite difference if you don’t use it. Nice work

[@KingSaltine615]

can u engrave powder coated metal?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Absolutely. It is a lot harder to cut through than conventional paintwork but definitely doable