The Grumpy Gunsmith of Williamsburg #51 Engraving

[@louc3336]

I learn something new each visit,,I installed a touch hole linerer a while back after watch your vid ,great help

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

That’s is some beautiful work. I love watching masters at their craft.

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

Another great video Clay. I’m on my second build a Trade Gun and I refer to your videos very often Thanks again keep up the we great videos

[@johnvaness8445]

Lovely work, thanks for the lesson!

[@grumpygunsmithofwilliamsburg]

Glad you liked it!

[@gregorypennell1755]

Thanks for sharing, Clay. I always pick up something new from your videos. I seriously need to get over my fear of engraving…time to sharpen the tools and cut up some practice plates.

[@grumpygunsmithofwilliamsburg]

Start on copper sheet. Easy to work and less re-sharpening of the gravers.

[@redsky8509]

thank you

[@davidshull3282]

enjoy watching you work. How do you engrave the boarders?

[@KenShatwell]

Clay Although not related to this video could you demonstrate how you make and install a 2 piece muzzlecap. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@mikeroll298]

Love your videos, could you show how to make the graver you used in this video?

[@webb6218]

Enjoy your videos. What size and type of chase engraver would you recommend for beginner. One for working with designs and one for lettering on gun barrels. Or can you use the same engraver. Thanks for teaching us beginners.

[@grumpygunsmithofwilliamsburg]

There are lots of gravers to choose from depending on the work. Best to start with simple square points. They can be used for 90% of basic engraving including lettering. Flats and round tips are used more for highlight work and I find that a knife point is good for fine shading. Track of the Wolf sells good points but you will need to make or buy handles. I make handles out of 3/4" dowels. I turn the end down for a brass collar on the end where the blade is inserted. These handles also work fine: www.amazon.com/Angoily-Replacements-Woodworking-Carpenter-Maintenance/dp/B09QCJCDXP/ref=sr_1_46?keywords=wooden%2Bfile%2Bhandle%2Bsmall&qid=1674408761&sr=8-46&th=1 www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/1005/1 . They also sell the chasing hammer you will need as well. Jack Brooks DVD is a good tutorial for beginners. www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/1004/1/DVD-BE

[@grumpygunsmithofwilliamsburg]

Don't buy graver handles referred to as palm style. They are for push graving which is fine for copper or silver, not brass or steel. Palm gravers require a lot of practice and hand strength.