How to - Make an Engraving Chisel and Scroll Design... and some Engraving too

[@Ph4n_t0m]

I think what I find most inspiring about going through Uri's catalogue of videos is seeing that you really can produce fine work even with 'rudimentary' equipment - here Uri is the one moving around the piece held in a normal vice. Later on he gets a 'proper' engraver's ball-vice which allows him to stay in place and spin the work around instead. Same results - only difference is the craftsman's comfort (and I'm guessing the years of skill acquired 'doing it the hard way' first). I dunno. I find it really encouraging. Thank you Uri.

[@urituchmanpigeon]

Hello my good friends! I'm really happy to see that you enjoy this video. I just want to mention that I've ended up sharpening the face of the Chisel closer to 45 degrees and the heel at around 17 degrees. That produced the best results for me.

[@urituchmanpigeon]

If I remember rightly I ordered them from Hong Kong (on ebay). Yes, they did take a while to get here. I can't say with certainty that they are indeed hss , since I don't have the expertise to confirm, but they definitely have the feel and the hardness of a hss, especially when I tried, in previous attempts, to heat treat them I realize that its not your ordinary High carbon steel. if you can get your hands on some O1 tool steel that would work just as well.

[@ckvolcom]

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[@uwemuller9766]

You search silversteel (Silberstahl), Material No. 1.2210 Short name: 115 CrV 3 a CromVanadium steel, this is right for engraving tools

[@danielcrossfield244]

Thanks.

[@johnjude2677]

Good job

[@derekforestier2892]

I love your videos. The innocence and honesty are refreshing.

[@asparrow9876]

Agreed wholeheartedly. He's so humble he still considers himself an amateur. Can't get more modest than that.

[@pistool1]

In addition, Uri is a god level tier old-school craftsman with a stellar sense of humor!

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

What a grand and intoxicating innocence! - Dagoth Uri

[@vogman]

You sir are a true craftsman. Call yourself an amateur? You’re much too modest. As I KZbinr myself I understand the amount of effort involved in running a channel, so I want to thank you for the humour, the educational content and above all entertaining video. Keep it up : )

[@jeremiahball3970]

My Dad discovered you the other day online and is delighted with you and your work! He also is a Craftsman and we are of Germanic descent as well. God bless mein Freund!

[@colinsmith6116]

You are no amateur Uri, you are better than most professionals. Good work.

[@xtruma]

The best tuto about metal carving/engraving making tool there is on utube...simply informative, gets it straight to ur head, easy,fast homemade diy...great job.. keep it up

[@pel6413]

"Just get it to cherry red... which is... the color of cherries..." :D

[@_zzpza]

Well, he's not wrong! :)

[@jackthe-reaper3978]

noctrnalAndroid LOL😂

[@uncletoy774]

me too rolling on the floor

[@1959Berre]

Actually, the cherries should be ripe.

[@Afro408]

Which are anything from black-red, to pink-red! And, you can have the steel TOO hot as well. I think that using a magnet is a much better method.

[@simonecamplani2430]

You're absolutely inspiring man, thanks for the advice

[@TheKamof]

A bello

[@waynebooker498]

Too much fun watching these. The guy is an original. Don't ever change, Uri!

[@xavierdumont]

A new Uri video... Today is a good day!

[@urituchmanpigeon]

If you enjoyed it, that is a good day for me too!

[@xavierdumont]

I did! Those scrolls are just beautiful. It's very interesting to see the process. Look forward to more videos!

[@robertlangley258]

Uri, if your an amateur then they haven’t created a name (handle) for me. Non-existent comes to mind. Thank you for your videos I don’t watch them to learn new skills, I watch them because of your humor, expertise, many abilities, exciting builds, beautiful tools/inventions and all around great personality. This I can do, copying you is out of the question for me, but enjoying your channel never ceases to amaze and humor me. Thank you Sir.

[@francescosirotti8178]

This channel is growing rapidly. Good : it's a gem.

[@TorSkywalker]

This is one of my favorite videos by you simply because your other videos really piqued my interest and I want to try engraving myself. So I'm very thankful for every explanation regarding the basics!(:

[@vickiefowler1429]

Nothing you make is ever plain! Making gravers... with beautiful, fancy handles! I love your videos! Amateur? I think not!!! Your work is fantastic!

[@firelinke5863]

It's a great pleasure to sit and watch you in your element, enjoying that what you're doing in any of your programs, at whenever you release them, are almost always feel free, are educational, often make,'s me laugh, Uri you are telented humourous and appear to be a good person all the good for the future from the Heart ❤️

[@ericmackinnon1933]

1:10 Haha bang, smash, pots and pans fall, camera shakes ! “Oops, sorry” haha I love these videos!

[@jimbobojim4634]

Artisan, Craftsman, Virtuoso, Savant.

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Thank you Yuri, such deep humility from such an extraordinarily gifted craftsman, such a nice thing to see and hear. Thank you for sharing your seriously beautiful work with us all yet again, if I end being even half as good a craftsman as you are Yuri I would be pleased and would be in the top level of workers, you, you are at the top, thank you

[@reyesjnj4096]

This is a complete HOW TO video from making your tools to the final outcome....very nice thank you

[@OktoPutsch]

Your gesture is enhancing over time, your engraving skills have made a step forward.

[@noormohemmed7205]

I am gold & silversmith, engraving is one of my passion. Thanks For your technic.

[@LaserGadgets]

What I learned is, my printer ink is acetone proof. Hands down man, your videos may not be tutorials, but they teach you more than any other or real tutorial videos on YT!!

[@rickarddt]

Thank you for the insperation and advice Herr Uri. I ordered the hhs online and made my first graver this weekend, wish me luck! Thanks again for sharing.

[@drummer0864]

I don't know how I've missed your video's for so long, but I think you under state your abilities. An amateur wouldn't understand the cutting finish to the angle of the face of the tool, as you do. By watching you, and I certainly don't understand it yet, I am closer. I have tried this before with great frustration for not understanding said relationship and I quit. now I think I may try again.

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

Yet another skill i will struggle to find time to master_ I need to stop watching KZbin because I keep getting inspired to try new things-only 24 hours in a day... Thanks Uri-these problems are to be savoured!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Really enjoyed your tutorial - Thank you Uri!

[@anandjoshy532]

All those interested in this skill development should watch and study from this video which is clearly illustrated the techniques and methodologies used. Liquids and chemicals should be explained, specially for beginners. Overall, very good.

[@robertmurphy9498]

Beautiful workmanship. Both the tools and the engraving.

[@philochristos]

I appreciate your use of the English Engineering System for the sake of us Americans who don't know any better. :-)

[@TheBradinator214]

You are a very skilled man with a chisel and have such a creative mind. I also love your sense of humor and aspire to be a person like you someday.

[@skippylippy547]

Uri - I love your videos and always look forward to seeing you working in your shop! I am new to engraving and have been following your instructions and having fun with my first try at it. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Big Thumbs Up!

[@rinklestiltskin]

"Ah... I have stabbed myself" This is worthy of Chief Inspector Dreyfus in the Pink Panther movies!

[@1959Berre]

Exactly. And the accent was top notch as well.

[@matthewphillips1728]

Love the way you present your videos. Very entertaining

[@jackgilmore8383]

Trust me both of my parents were artist my grandparents were artist and you are no amateur sir you are a highly qualified to do the job and most steady at your job keep up the good work were all back in thank you

[@igcov7196]

Great, Uri. Really instructional and very encouraging. Thank you.

[@ldybgd]

so much fun to be educated in making things pretty. great video.

[@DrHerbie]

Thank you. It was really nice to see how you set out your scrollwork.

[@bellowphone]

Very good tutorial; thank you. In the past I have made some crude gravers, and my attempts at engraving always resulted in the metal looking like beavers have chewed it. You have given me some good ideas, and inspiration to go back and try again.

[@steveblake3141]

Watching your videos has real gotten me back into making stuff. Decided to make myself a whittling toolbox and included various bits of brass so when I build some engraving tools I can have a go. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@badbernrock]

Manishma Uri! I love your work, I’ve seen all your videos, very impressive. You’ve actually inspired me to try engraving for the first time, thank you for that. Also, when you speak of getting the scrollwork “symmetrical” and “curvier”, the concept (I believe) you’re speaking of is known as “fairing a curve”. A proper, aesthetically pleasing curve is said to be a “fair curve”. The easiest way I know to fair a curve is to look at your work from eye level. At that vantage point it is much easier to see where the curve is going “off”. Thanks again and keep up the great work, friend.

[@rorypullman]

This video is the answer to my prayers man. I've been trying to find instructions on how to get started in engraving and this just made my day.

[@macf4426]

Another great video Uri, always a pleasure to watch a master at work 😀👍

[@Ed19601]

"I am a novice when it comes to engraving" Makes a gorgeous engraving set and goes on to make a perfect engraving

[@deborahduthie4519]

Your tool collection is looking and working, pretty spectacularly URI Tuchman.

[@noiamhippyman]

"That's all there is to it." lol Dude... you're a seriously impressive artist. You make it look so effortless!

[@Capellix0001]

I dont know what im watching or how I got here, but you seem good at it. You deserve a like.

[@mooncabbagere]

Great stuff Uri, sometimes these things can be made to seem more complicated than they are. Cool to see just how little you really need to get started.

[@wypkewypkema6306]

Love your work and the accent think it suits your work as jeweller

[@billk8579]

Very nice tutorial. Patience and a steady hand. Enjoy your videos very much.

[@GuildensternTube]

Thank you so much for a starter video. I actually made 2 chisels after I saw your video where you made some for your friend. But I haven't tried them, yet. But I tried and watched some scrollwork. These scrolls are still so hard for me. But I managed to imitate some scrollwork of Israhel van Meckenmen. Now, my next step is buying some acetone to transfer the pictures. This is, what you made me doing. :)

[@marcocueto]

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[@rozewalker6726]

I had to rewatch this. My weekend didn't seem complete until I've watched Uri! Beautiful work as always.

[@designer-garb572]

You are so skilled my friend, I am really tempted to try this, fantastic video

[@jeanlucvassort6411]

same that below, i really enjoyed your demonstration, thanks for your time, so nice to discover your design, engraving process. It illuminates my morning :-)

[@yackij7296]

Beautiful mate!!!

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

IMHO you do impressive work both in your graver making & your engravings. I too am an amateur, been engraving now off & on for 12 years. I should probably just get serious about it but engraving always was just a hobby, something to have fun with. I don't think we ever stop refining our craft & certainly there's always more to learn, you do beautiful work Uri. Cheers my friend from Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦

[@beatlemoore2654]

Very enjoyable Uri, I'd like to see how you tweek your tools to get them up to par. I believe that Fine Tuning video would be very helpful to lots of craftsmen. Great videos keep up the good work!

[@5Detective]

Wow, you always do a really good job with your scroll designs. You should do a video about your technical background- you seem to know a lot of crafts.

[@laurentnahra708]

I always thought an engraver is something you have to buy because its some complicated geometry and special steel that had to be done by a professional....man you make things look so simple! Amazing

[@Phil_Cleaver]

I imagine if you were to make a custom honing guide it would work fabulously well and look beautiful too.

[@unclepowpow2262]

Greetings from Missouri!Thank you for making your videos. Your style of working, and teaching really works well for me, and it’s amazing what you are able to create.

[@nothingtoocringy116]

im 13 years old, i wish someday i can become this skilled.

[@pheenix42]

Start now and keep it up. With enough practice you'll get there.

[@rickarddt]

Your hands are as good as any, use them. I started my trade at 16 and qualified at 19, did all the work after school and on weekends. Then went on to study MechEng and built a decent career. But I always miss this, the simple pleasure of creative creation. Go, go do it, find a semi hard stick and make a handle, use a drill bit for a graver (it says hss on the shank). You go do kid! I did jobs in my school clothes that made grown men super upset when my dad charged them for it ("but, the kid just did it, why you charging me??..) my dad replied: "as quickly as that kid did it, he can undo it". Beg, borrow, but don't steal and practice.

[@daveg1208]

NothingTooCringy Hello young man. You will be as skilled as Uri. Take it from an old man, get into engraving while you are young, don't wait, do it as soon as possible. You will be a master engraver before you know it and well on your way to making a good living in short order. Good luck and God bless.

[@andrewamann8855]

@@rickarddt I'd agree with all of that except for not stealing... Stealing ideas is a damned good way to start learning.

[@rickarddt]

@@andrewamann8855 originality is the art of concealing your source.

[@victoriaboheimer5672]

Thank you! I’ve just discovered your videos and they are so inspiring. I am a self taught jeweller and i’m wanting to venture into engraving. This video is very helpful!

[@jimmccorison]

"... and that's all there is too it." It is a practiced hand that makes it look so.

[@sergedaney3511]

Thanks a lot for sharing Uri!

[@j.hunter5007]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

[@RonHelton]

Uri, we come to watch your inventive skills, so stop worrying about language skills. Another excellent video!!! You are certainly a very talented person.

[@bigchooch4434]

I have pretty much no artistic ability, but after watching a bunch of your videos, I caught the engraving and making things in an ornate French style bug. I'm currently making an old balance scale, and the first thing I thought it needed was engraving, so I figured maybe I'd start here with the tools. Keep up the good work!

[@jbuzz11]

I'm a new subscriber and this channel is the best! I learn something every video. I now want to learn engraving.

[@ryzz3340]

You make it look so simple. Thank you

[@64t120r]

I think I'll make one or two. I've always wanted to try engraving. Thanks for the video.

[@irbadger]

You're a legend, always learn something from your videos.

[@mikepettengill2706]

Very cool Mr. Tuchman.

[@guymandude999]

So much to learn. I repair stringed instruments in Vancouver. I always wished I could embellish mother of pearl and abalone inlays

[@stevethejeweler]

Great video....I enjoyed watching and learning from your experience...

[@FinnJenkins]

Your work is so inspiring. I love your style and your honesty. Keep up the great work. I really enjoy watching.

[@maxfrajoseph]

I will try tomorrow!!! Thankyou so much!!! Clear and simply your video...

[@bpindermoss]

Good work Bud! You teach well and learn fast. Trial and error on the proper angle for the engraver but you didn't give up and succeeded in making your own tools. I salute you from Canada.

[@napadave58]

Such a great and humble teacher. Your teaching style assumes that we're amateurs but never makes us feel like stupid amateurs. The shirt? The shirt needs to go. Throw it in the garbage and buy another one. You've had that thing since at least 1981.

[@r.catssapin191]

Thank you for your talents & for sharing!

[@samgiesbrecht]

Great video, this is exactly what I was looking for, as a DIY guy looking to get into engraving! Also you have the perfect amount of detail without giving too much info. Again, great video, this has earned my subscription!

[@mrbrown9659]

Yet again another fantastic tutorial Uri, keep up the great work

[@DBODIN2]

I love your weird machines and builds! Nice to see your channel growing as well!

[@indianajones7470]

Again this was another great informative video and beautiful workmanship

[@MastroBestia]

Love your work. Make more video like this. Enjoy

[@DiodePress]

Fantastic video! I've always been a bit apprehensive about making my own tools, but I think I'll give it a try now!

[@EvulDali]

Thank you so much man! I was ready to give up before i started and then this video came! You are AWESOME!

[@CrysisCalls]

Thanks for making this guide Uri! I'm going to give this a go now!

[@edwardsexperience6234]

Good job, nice worked. Really looking good !

[@nssdesigns]

Very nice video, I watched the hammer engraving video first. I've always wanted to try this...as a graphic designer I appreciate design and form with these scrolls. Reminds me of gun engraving and leather engraving...very nice work..thanks for sharing

[@thibautlacroix5918]

You are an incredible artist I really admire your work Thank you!!

[@justanothajoe]

Fantastic work and a great video to learn from. I'm going to make a few gravers today for myself!

[@jochanan2137]

Loved the video Uri, you are likable and "easy going" makes your video fun! Thanks for the information and for sharing your knowledge! John

[@timwhite9255]

Uri You are amazing. I am going to try making a engraver and probably fail but i will keep trying. Thank you for the lesson.

[@johnclancy9860]

this is fantastic, making tools and using them. thanks for teaching us

[@DugMcClure]

“And that’s all there is to it!” Easy peasy. Yet I think I will wait and watch the ‘master amateur ‘

[@johnkennedyswenja]

WOW, I'm inspired to make an engraver and give it a go. Thanks for the upload.

[@harsha95gem]

its nice how you struggle for words :-), shows how genuine and innocent you are :-D

[@LuckyMrSam]

Thank you very much, Uri, great introduction video!

[@michsportsfan2000]

Absolutely incredible.