How I make a Hand-piece for the Homemade Hand Engraving Machine Part 1

[@gabrieljimenez1946]

Busque un vídeo como este, pero no lo encontraba, pero la perseverancia paga sus frutos, muchas gracias al autor. Saludos y bendiciones.

[@ralex397]

Gracias!

[@stoneforgestudios1810]

This is one of the most detailed/informative diy power graver builds out there! Excellent work!

[@ralex397]

Thanks!

[@surinderverma9644]

Plz price

[@jimcregan1618]

Homemade Hand Engraving is a long jump for an F15 ratchet head. My compliments Bro

[@ralex397]

You should do something on your channel, guitar lessons or English lessons, share with the world.

[@bodkin2]

Thanks for sharing how to do this and for the plans - very kind of you! Looking forward to making this and starting up a new hobby of engraving. Cheers Rick!

[@ralex397]

Have fun!

[@samalverio3157]

rick the dowel works great remember it's precision ground and hardened and has formed radius at both ends so u don't have to make those. and inside a teamed hole it's a perfect fit.i haven't tried it without spring as u know it's hard finding that perfect spring.i am a retired machines and I have a mini machine shop in my spare room. I have a friend that installs hardwood floors and ask for scraps and layer them for patterns and make my handles.its nice looking and enjoyable hope to put something with pics on u tube as soon as I learn how..nice exchanging ideas with u.

[@douglasramirezfernandez4801]

Saludos Sr Rick que instructivo su video tiene planos para esta pieza o un croquis de las piezas

[@ralex397]

Email me for free blueprints and drawings at [e-mail]

[@clist9406]

Thanks for sharing . It's great to listen to old school machinists and learn tips you only get from experience and trashing many parts

[@The1BigDutch]

Thank you for sharing this video. I requested the blueprints so I can give it a go myself.

[@Dollyomally]

Rick, you are a very talented machinist! Very generous of you to make your videos and share your gift.

[@lyndonlondon]

Thanks so much for the brilliant videos, it's very generous of you to make them. Clear and detailed, well done.

[@samalverio3157]

The threaded but that is used to lock up the setting I installed a a flat rubber washer from Lowes 2 in a package and that holds the setting real good.I put it between lo king but and handle its very thin

[@ralex397]

An O ring in-between the nut and the handle does help to hold it in place, another worthy modification.

[@evodefrane63]

Do you sell them if you do how much

[@OldSkoolF]

So glad to have found your channel... Great info.... Seems like you know your stuff...

[@ralex397]

Thanks and welcome!

[@samalverio3157]

U only need 2 vent holes on body.I also use a small 3/8 dowel pin for piston its harden and precise ground..works great.

[@ralex397]

Outstanding! I love hearing about improvements and what works and don't work, thanks for sharing! Does the dowel pin work without a spring, or is a spring needed?

[@donnegriffiths2292]

Rick, just watched your video on making your engraving tool. I'm a retired Toolmaker now 75 years old but still have a full machine shop at hm. Is it possible to get a set of drawings from you. I am building a flintlock and wish to engrave my own patchbox which is my family crest. I am curious to where the spring goes, spring pressure and air pressure needed. Great video by the way. Thank you Donne Griffiths

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] and I'll send them to you. The spring goes behind the piston, it helps regulate the stroke, acts as a shock absorber.

[@rossdunkley9791]

I recieved your blue prints via email and have printed off a copy, they are beautifully drawings with simple instructions mm

[@ralex397]

Glad you like them!

[@samalverio3157]

Rick I've made two 1/2 inch engravers and one 9/16 engraver plus my last one was a 5/8 -18 plus my last one was a 5/8-18 engraver..that one has a 1/2 inch piston. The 9/16 has a 7/16 piston. I also epoxied a piece of brass tubing on the wooden handles instead of depending on the plastic tubing to be inserted in a hole....works better

[@mcearl8073]

I appreciate you coming up with ways to do it without having a lathe.

[@mariagloriagentile8487]

Thank you for sending me a copy of the blueprints to this awesome handpiece..and such a quick response..keep up the great work..I admire you for being so clear with your directions on your videos..The only one advice that I would like to give you..just to make your video performance even better is ..can you please just improve just a bit..just make sure not to go off frame when you are recording..that is the only thing I struggle with when watching your videos ..I love contructive criticism..so I hope this is ok with you..thank you so much..Maria"

[@featherman51]

What a interesting video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.!!!

[@ralex397]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samalverio3157]

Walmart has a 120 volt tire inflating compressor.I got one modified it .its about the size of the harbor freight.. Its not same valving system so modification is lil different.but now where I was using a variac to control voltage on my battery charger to run my harbor freight compressor I just plug my new compressor into my variac eliminating the battery charger

[@dennisfuente4057]

Hi Rick Great video i have made 2 of the hand pieces one out of stainless and the other out of brass i like the brass don't know why i found that a steel piston is to hard hitting and the hand piece just runs away so i made one out of aluminum better but still didn't give me the control i wanted then i made a piston out of delrin played around with the weight by adding different screws to it finally got the control in most materials a little slow in steel but i do have control

[@ralex397]

Thanks Dennis, glad you liked the videos! The weight of the piston is just one of the variables in getting the hand piece to run the way you like it, its a balancing act between the speed of the compressor, foot pedal, piston weight, spring or no spring and how the graver is sharpened. For such a simple machine there is a lot going on.

[@patw999]

Rotary table. Thanks for sharing and the blue prints are super sweet!

[@raymondmirabal5879]

May I ask what compressor set up are you using?I'm retrofitting a car tire inflator but trying to find out if a spring loaded or no spring will work I have a spring palm engraver but spring is at bottom towards the engraving bit not up in handle any info would be appreciated 👍

[@ralex397]

The tire inflator must be modified, after mod it pushes and pulls/sucks and blows the same air back and forth. The spring goes behind the piston in the hand-piece. I offer free blueprints and drawing that explain how it works. If you would like them email me at [e-mail].

[@deeeevoh6681]

Do you think this would work with a Co2 cartridge? Or does it need a "pulse type" compressor?

[@ralex397]

No, it will not work with Co2, regular compressed air or a pulse type system. It will only work with a modified tire inflator / compressor.

[@eddietowers5595]

How do you machine the recessed locator notch on the quick change tool holder? I see in your video and Shawn Hughes video showing the barrel locator notch fitting squarely into the tool holder’s recess, and am stumped as to how to machine it as such. Great videos, can’t wait for more of the ma deuce build, too.

[@ralex397]

I use a mill to make the notch when I make my own, but it is much easer to buy GRS tool holders off eBay,

[@eddietowers5595]

Thanks for replying. Ah, I see. Phew, I thought was going to have to chisel out corners into end mill rounded slot. On the tool holder. Thanks for the tip, so to speak

[@steveshaw3631]

Hey Rick, I’m just starting my engraving journey, l have followed your series and now have setup that makes all the correct noises and things so it should work once it has been setup, my question is how long does the graver need to protrude from the end of the collet, if this is a matter of personal choice what would be a good starting measurement, thanks for the video series, it was easy to follow and everything at my end went well, once again a massive thank you. Steve,

[@ralex397]

Hi Steve, the GRS C Max gravers come pre shaped at just under 2 inches long, thats the length I use. Over time and sharpening it will get shorter but that will take a while. If you are making your own gravers out of HSS 2 inches is a good starting point.

[@steveshaw3631]

@@ralex397 thank you for your reply, i have not been able to find a supplier in the UK so i will use High Speed Steel to start with, thanks again

[@ralex397]

@@steveshaw3631 Good luck! and have fun!

[@azmieghanie]

beautiful handcraft👍👍👍

[@ralex397]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@suuris1]

Great video, the best that I saw. Many thanks!!!

[@ralex397]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@josesomarriba9933]

Muy instructivo para los aficionados a la micro-mecánica y al gravado en metales.

[@rossdunkley9791]

Excellent explanation of what and how , you have re enthused me to try again, how do I get a copy of the work sheet Rick. No point in re inventing the wheel unless you can improve it, again thanks for the great content.👍

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for free blueprints and drawings

[@CJ8898x]

Hey Rick, I noticed you used 8-32 set screws in your video tool holder. All I have handy is 10-24 x 0.187 long. Would those work . I'm gonna order some 8-32 later on ?

[@ralex397]

You can use what ever works, the 10-24 should work and can be ground shorter if needed. I used 8/32 because that was the size used in the GRS tool holders.

[@johntrueblue]

iv been interested in air engravers and been looking at the Lindsay palm control hand engraver (so pricey) but now seeing so many hand made ones on youtube, using a lathe.so now got me thinking maybe I should make my own. Plus been fascinated what can be made with a lathes, now my question is, what would be a good lathe too own to make something like the engraver.

[@ralex397]

This is the perfect project for any size lathe, from micro on up. Find your price range and jump in. Grizzly has a very good selection. They are handy for so may things. I use mine every day. The homemade engravers are the way to go for the hobbyist or casual user, very affordable.

[@bandilla7317]

Nice very interesting idea Thnks this information sir.

[@ralex397]

Most welcome

[@steelehinton9308]

I’d like to receive the diagrams for this. Please let me know how to get them. Thanks, Steele

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for Free Blueprints and drawings

[@brunodufour1218]

Hello, super graveur, vraiment jolie, merci pour la video

[@ralex397]

Je vous remercie!

[@CJ8898x]

What do you use for the motor speed controller ?

[@ralex397]

There is a link to where to buy the speed controller in parts list in video 1 in the description box

[@caryscollard7871]

Hi Rick, hoping you can answer: should the QC tool be popping out with the air pressure? Not all the way out across the room but more like a long stroke that doesn’t happen once you start using the graver. I’ve noticed in some other people’s videos the QC tool also does this. Is this normal? Thanks!

[@ralex397]

Yes, the QC will pop out when not in contact with the work piece. nothing to worry about. The Oring on the QC holder keeps it from flying out of the hand piece

[@caryscollard7871]

@@ralex397 Brill Thankyou! Thats a relief!

[@vlad4video]

You deserve more views Rick! Fantastic work on your hand piece!

[@ralex397]

Thanks!!!

[@thomasduncan2071]

Can we just buy 1 from you ready to use?

[@sixtysixgroove]

Great video! Do you sell them?

[@ralex397]

I only sell the hand piece, the rest you have to build. I have no way to warranty modified Chinese parts. If you can build it you will be able to fix it if it breaks.

[@MrJaespun]

Do you sell any of your hand engraving machines? I want to get into engraving & want to give it a try with that Pittsburgh air compressor conversion on your videos. I just don’t have the tools or expertise to machine one (I wish). Even if you have an old one you would sell. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos!

[@davidleal212]

Great video so much good, useful, and accurate information that honestly isn’t anywhere else on KZbin. There are some good videos out there but nothing that goes as in depth and detailed as yours fine sir. For that I say thank you. I do have one question about the handpiece that may be a dumb question but being a noob to this I figured I’d ask anyway. So in the handpiece, does the piston in the cylinder actually make contact with the quick change holder and it most extended point in travel, or is it only making contact with the shoulder on the inside of the handpiece created by the 2 different size bores created with the different size cavity’s created by using 2 different drill bits and reamers used to bore out the cylinder from their perspective ends?

[@ralex397]

The piston hits the back of the quick change tool holder, transferring the energy to the graver. Some hand pieces have a set screw to lock the tool holder into the hand piece, but I think you lose energy when the tool holder is locked in. Glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@peterb.6991]

Please let me know how to get the plans

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for a Free Blueprints

[@matthewdonoghue321]

Thanks for the plans Rick they look amazing. I am gearing up to make the graver and buy a foot pedal. But I am confused about the compressor I would need to run this... If I understand it correctly some engravers run on positive pressure using a normal air compressor, and some run on negative air pressure where the compressor needs to cycle the same air back and forth. Which type does this graver use? Can I make it work with my "workshop size" air compressor?

[@ralex397]

You must modify a small 12 volt compressor / tire inflator for this hand piece to work, it will not run on regular compressed air or pulse type engraving systems. After the compressor is modified it sucks and blows the same air back and forth, as the piston in the compressor goes up it pressurizes and pushes the piston in the hand piece against the tool holder, when the piston goes down it sucks the piston in the HP to the rear and the cycle starts over again. The speed controller slows the compressor down to usable speeds.

[@matthewdonoghue321]

Thanks Rick, I really appreciate the advice. Cheers.

[@JRyderEngraving]

Have you continued engraving?

[@ralex397]

Not lately, I have been building cannons, when I'm done building I'll engrave them, I want to do the Punisher logo on one of the modern replica cannons.

[@omkeshsrinivas8344]

Great work sir

[@ralex397]

Thanks

[@johnfurr8779]

Hi Rick, thanks for sharing this video and design. I engrave copper, steel and wood plates for intaglio printmaking. I use hand gravers but due to health issues my joints cannot take pushing a graver thru steel or boxwood for long, limiting my work ability. I looked at Lindsey and GRS air engravers about 10 years ago and concluded I could not afford to purchase them. I did not see any plans back then either. You have inspired me to make my own. I did not think it would be so easy... I have a metal lathe and mill. The only info I still need is the size of o-ring for the quick change tool holder. What size do you use on yours?

[@ralex397]

I no longer make my own quick change tool holders, I find it easer to buy GRS QC holders from eBay. But when I did make them I used a 1/8 x 1/4 x 1/16 O'ring.

[@johnfurr8779]

@@ralex397 Thank you for the prompt reply. I know the temptation of just buying such supplies, but shipping to another country and exchange rates dont favour me very much so I will make them. Its a good thing I have collets to make production runs faster

[@ralex397]

@@johnfurr8779 I understand that, I no longer ship outside the US. If you don't all ready have them I offer the blueprints and drawings in PDF for free, just email me.

[@johnfurr8779]

@@ralex397 Thanks again, but I found them where they are posted to google drive. I have already mostly redrawn them in fusion 360 modified slightly to suit my needs. I'm happy to send you a fusion 360 and dxf files to share with others when I am done with the finishing touches

[@ralex397]

@@johnfurr8779 Sure, thanks!

[@surinderverma9644]

Please tell me price this product

[@CJ8898x]

On that little stub on the end, you mentioned it was around 0.090 wide x a tenth tall, did you mean 0.100 tall, just curious ?

[@ralex397]

Yes that is correct

[@mustafakalaycgil7068]

I want an engraving machine, can I get it?

[@СергейВажно-з1б]

Добрый день ! А есть ли у вас точные чертежи этого штихеля? Если возможно )?!?

[@ralex397]

Да, напишите мне на; [e-mail] и я отправлю их вам.

[@bjrnvesthansen8389]

Great videos. Made one. It runs but not with enough power. It hits fine. Is adjustable but not enough punch. My compressor is as small as seen one other videos but could it be too week?

[@ralex397]

Do you have a speed controller for the compressor? Without a speed controller the compressor will run too fast and won't develop the power you need.

[@bjrnvesthansen8389]

Rick Alexander that Night be it. Its 230v so I’ll have to creative. Will try it out.

[@ralex397]

Make sure the piston in the hand piece has a slip fit, no more than .002 inch smaller than bore. Good Luck!!

[@bjrnvesthansen8389]

Rick Alexander will do. Hope to get it working. Very nice videos again.

[@oohookoo]

I know what I'm doing this weekend, Thank you!

[@pavelliszka]

Hello Rick! I manufactured a handpiece but the piston is moving to the front and doesn’t oscillate. The dimensions, position of the 4 holes are acording to your description. The play between the cylinder and piston is also what you mentioned: about 0.08 mm in diameter. What I do wrong.

[@ralex397]

If the piston covers up the vent holes it will stop.....make sure thats not happening..If it is put a small taper, radius or chamfer at the end of the piston so it wont block the vent holes. If that is not the problem make sure the intake valve on the piston of the compressor has been sealed shut. Hope that helps.

[@pavelliszka]

Rick Alexander Thanks! The quick change piece ends exactly at the midle of the vent holes, the piston ends in a round shape. So, the vent holes never will be closed by the piston. I’m using an industrial compressor, adjusted between 20 and 40 psi. What is not understsndable for me: the pressure move the piston forward till will be in contact to the end of the quick change piece. What should make the piston to start to move backward and oscillate?

[@ralex397]

You must modify a compressor to move the air in the cylinder back and forth, block the intake valve and open up the out valve going to the hand piece. As the piston goes up it compresses the air forcing the piston in the hand piece to strike the QC tool holder, when the piston in the compressor goes down it causes a suction and the piston in the hand piece is pulled back. It will not work with an unmodified compressor.

[@pavelliszka]

Rick Alexander Many thanks! Now I got it! Is logical! This kind of handpiece will not work with a standard compressed air! Thanks again!

[@MrSpot41]

Great videos ! Thank you. Can you do a video on making the "quick change tool holders ", please.

[@ralex397]

I have found that buying the GRS QC tool holders saves me time, they are well worth the price,I buy 10 at a time off eBay.

[@chucksolesbeesolesbee5750]

Are you still sending out the blueprints for this? I would like a copy if so.

[@ralex397]

email me at [e-mail] for free blueprints.

[@Worksengineer]

Hi Rick thanks for the plans, excellent video very concise.

[@ralex397]

Thanks Paul

[@donaldduda4739]

Where do i get the blue prints you mentioned?

[@ralex397]

email me at [e-mail]

[@samalverio3157]

I've laminated some pieces of scrap hard wood and made some nice handles I bored them before turning them then I took a piece of 5/8 -3/4 piece of metal and made a threaded 1/2 20 sleeve and turned it to fit the bored hole slightly larger to press fit into wood size on wood handle or u can epoxy it by making handle hole lil larger which in turn I threaded on to a bolt and used it as a mandrel to turn and form my handles..it makes a nicer looking project feel free to email me ..will be sending pics soon..take care

[@davidsolomon915]

How much???? Have any for sale??

[@loganm9784]

just a thought for the handle, you could buy another 1/2-20 nut and cut out a hex inside of a wood handle

[@ralex397]

Many different ways of building these, its all about personal preference and imagination. That is the way to go if you don't have a 1/2-20 tap.

[@michaelhightower8160]

🤔 WOW !Now do you make these and then sale them? And if yes .How much are they going for and how do I put in my order?

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for details.

[@rogercooper623]

I need a blue print for a engraver

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for a Free Blueprint

[@raymondmirabal5879]

What would you charge me Mr Rick to make me 1 without the spring style?

[@ralex397]

I do not make these to sell, I only provide free blueprints and drawings.

[@guywskills]

Great Video series on your air graver.

[@ralex397]

Thanks Brett!

[@cosmicaudio4589]

Thanks for your videos.

[@mayitomorales9876]

Do you have them for sale

[@83144600]

Rick is that a ''o'' ring on the QC Tool Holder?

[@ralex397]

Yes, the "o" ring helps hold the QC tool holder in the hand-piece. I may start adding a set screw to the hand-piece to hold the QC in place, right now I will do it on request.

[@khaile7110]

How is the larger engraving ball quality? Is it Chinese made? I'm thinking getting one.

[@ralex397]

I like the 5 inch engraving ball, its made in China and come with a lot of accessories, stay away from the 3 inch India made vise, they are cheep and you can tell.

[@TheCominghome]

Your link to the blueprints does not work.

[@ralex397]

It don't work because there is no link, you have to email me.

[@stephaniedill9966]

Would you make one to sell? If so how much would it cost?

[@sonuverma2796]

Sir I have compressure for painting use .Is it suitable for your tool.

[@ralex397]

Only if it is modified, see my video on modifying the compressor

[@sonuverma2796]

I control air pressure by air controller then it will useful your tool

[@coreyromanowski2055]

Excellent video thanks I will definitely make one!

[@TheRyangrifford]

How much would you charge to make one and would you honestly?

[@corvettezcorvettez]

Hello Rick great video .enjoy watching it, do you also sell them? .thx have a great day👍😎

[@bluemoon7378]

20:10 omg that vice.america really does have the best tools,gotta admit it.

[@runozwritu]

Super job! Thank you! Looking forward to your future work.

[@agonistes06]

i need one

[@mayitomorales9876]

If you do how much

[@pequodexpress]

Is the aluminum handpiece you show during the first 3 minutes your own make, or is it another make?

[@ralex397]

It is my design but it is not my idea, I learned about this from Shaun Hughes, he learned from Sergey Waltman. I built 7 different size hand pieces before I settled on this design.

[@jamescolley9524]

Do u sell your hand pieces

[@ralex397]

I'll post a video in a week or two when I have a few ready. Thanks for asking!

[@TheMayflowerPilgrem]

Are you selling these handpieces? I have access to a lathe, but, its a friend's. He's a farmer, so probably won't be able to use it till winter.

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for details

[@misterseven5525]

How do I get the blue prints you were talking about?

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] and I'll send it to you.

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for a Free Blueprint

[@CliffsShed]

Excellent looking tool Rick, where did you get your springs, wont be much use to me in the UK probably, I am making my own from music wire, soft springs seem hard to find and why is it our brains wont let us say rotary table when a camera is on? All the best, look forward to seeing some more.

[@ralex397]

Thats funny but thats what happened, brain fart. I buy an assortment box that has 100 or more assorted springs, I use the thin springs that are compressed together a pull type spring, I pull them apart until they stretch out just a little then cut out the length I need. They make the best "soft" spring. Making your own is probably the best way.

[@turboase1]

Is good to have various spring one for a soft touch and for hitting hard..i use more the soft hit cause it glides when making lines the hard hitting I use it for removing metal and some thick prong vending...

[@rfisher79]

Thanks for letting me get a Copy of your Plans!

[@kwood8076]

Do you sell these?

[@ralex397]

Email me at [e-mail] for details

[@juniopegador6689]

Mim vende um moro no Brasil você vende

[@icarve37]

Hi great video, do you sell these somewhere?

[@ralex397]

At this time I do not have any available, keep checking back I'll repost the video that shows I have some ready to sell. Thanks for asking!

[@josesomarriba9933]

Excelente,gracias por la instrucción ....

[@pmichel2215]

Ce serait super d'avoir des explications en français merci d'avance si vous pouvez m'aider

[@hervehooper1267]

Bonjour pouvez-vous m"envoyer les plans .Bravo beau travail Cordialement

[@ralex397]

écrivez-moi à [e-mail] et je vous enverrai les plans

[@mohammedal-juboru3323]

Hello my friend I want to buy this device how can I talk with you

[@corvettezcorvettez]

Hallo Rick is there a possibility for me to get in touch with you .I hope you can help me out .best regards rob

[@ralex397]

My email is [e-mail]

[@mkeesm]

Great job I would like to receive the details if possible

[@allenl9214]

Hi do you sell these made? How much if so

[@ralex397]

At this time I do not have any available, I will post a video when I do. Email me for details at [e-mail]

[@samalverio3157]

As I stated before its important when u make handles not to make too deep and creating empty useless space that will created volume for compressor to fill and causing loss of power just like having too long a hose

[@josepheger1957]

Do u have a web site to buy one that u made

[@ralex397]

Right now I do not have any available, I may have some hand pieces available by the end of the year.

[@larryhorton7601]

Do you have ingrave Machine for sale

[@ralex397]

I do not have any for sale right now I will post a video when I do, thanks for asking.

[@larryhorton7601]

Rick Alexander what do they cost

[@KannanKannan-qn4cb]

Sir do you sell this one pice how much rs

[@ralex397]

contact me at [e-mail] for the details