Hello all... So I have often been asked, as a goldsmith what do I get for Christmas( since jewelry is already taken care of or Ben's to busy to make it for
me anyhow...) Santa came early this year in the form or a Steve Lindsay palmdriven Handpiece... I already used it today and it's amazing...
I'm attaching pics and I will be practicing like crazy this winter so if anyone needs any handengraving in the
future, you'll know where to come:) Thanks Steve!
Happy holidays!
Silver Bonsai Gallery
Kathryn & Ben Stewart
Jewelry Artists, Owners
SilverBonsai.com
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Hey Steve,
Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the PalmControl. I have experimented with the short and longer strokes but not too much with the pressure. Setting the
pressure at about 35 psi as you suggested feels pretty darn good but I guess it would be worth the experience of messing with that a bit.
One question, when would you want to use the Tungsten piston? I am really satisfied with the power of the tool with the stainless steel piston and have been wondering
when I might need to bring in the "heavy".
By the way, just a comment or too from the peanut gallery: I had read a lot of positive reviews about the PalmControl but they seemed a bit over the edge with
enthusiasm. That was the reason I waited until I attended Ray Cover's course to actually work with one of your AirGravers before committing a sizable chunk of change for
your tool. I am now one of the believers....you have done a remarkable job in designing the AirGraver,,,,. I am one of your unpaid salespersons to anyone who pursues
the art and gives me their ear.
Regards, Al Frisillo
Steve, I got my Classic today about lunch time and have been playing with it ever since I got everything hooked up! I love it!
It is everything everyone has claimed it to be! Thanks for making such a wonderful tool!!
Dan
Grubaugh
Steve,
Eight months since I started using your AirGraver and I have nothing but praise for the machine. I thought I might send a couple of photographs of my work
for the site as examples of my work. I feel it has made me a much more competent engraver and has totally changed my work output as my old equipment made my
hand tired and yours allows for less fatigue as well as much more control. Once again thanks.
Respectfully, Scott Allred
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The Lindsay AirGraver is the finest hand engraving tool I have ever used. It cuts smoothly and with
great control - whether on deep scroll or delicate scenes. It is quiet and comfortable. It uses very little air. Also, I notice my gravers stay sharp far longer -
especially the narrow gravers used for scenes and the tiny gravers used to undercut for inlays.
Bill Gamradt, Gamradt
Gallery
That sharpened Carbalt that came with Classic is just plain amazing! I think you hear this a lot. But
it is just incredible - I haven't sharpened it even once since I got it (2 weeks) and I've engraved almost any metal from copper to stainless and it just refuses to dull
or break. Many-many hours already on that point. Have you used any special tricks as you sharpened it, or is the Carbalt itself just so durable and tough?
Viljo Marrandi, Jarvamaa Estonia
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Got my new Airgraver on Friday last week. I finally had a chance to fool around with it and I must say it was worth
the wait. I'm glad I got the tungsten piston, too. The very first job I did with the handpiece was to bezel set a big round stone. The dead blow piston worked
great on the bezel. I am particularly happy with the way it stops dead when you back off on the pedal.
This tool is going to make my shading and light hairlines better. Any tool that will do the most delicate shading lines and then with a twist here and a twist
there can bash in a bezel smoothly and effortlessly, without endangering a fragile stone, and leaving an almost polished surface is one cool piece of equipment,
and is most worthy of a place in my shop.
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The Lindsay PalmControl AirGraver is a truly unique advance of engineering. This product is a marvel of invention, and
works flawlessly on the most delicate of engraved lines, and for deeper lines. All one needs is the slightest adjustment of palm pressure. I heartily endorse this
remarkable instrument. Robert D. Swartley
The patented Lindsay PalmControl is by far the simplest, easiest to use engraving device ever made. Barry Lee
Hands
I just can't think of enough words to say my TOTAL SATISFACTION with Lindsay equipment!!! I am completely in AWE of this too!
Julie Warenski
The delicate touch and control of the Lindsay PalmControl AirGraver provides me with confidence to proceed with jobs where I probably would not have before.
Mike Dubber
"DITTO" to what has been said. I am enjoying the AirGraver more each day. It seems like I have been using the tool all my engraving life.
Sam Welch
At Browning I have taught people to engrave that wanted to learn the art and absolutely fell in love with the Lindsay AirGraver. Also, I have let non-engravers play
with it and guess what, they starting cutting with no problem.
Rich Hambrook, Browning Arms Company
I have tried every engraving tool out there and by far my Lindsay AirGraver has improved my capacity to do fine shading and minute almost invisible accent cuts. This
tool have made a better engraver out of me. I sometimes are chastised by my engraving friends about the number of shading cuts I make....that's just the way I do it.
Most of the cuts might not be necessary but with the Lindsay Hand piece....it's fun to do. I feel much more confident with my shadowing and really have much more
control.
Jim Small
As a full time engraver, using the PalmControl daily, I find the assistance of this tool to be of great value to my engraving... Remarkable controllability of even
the most delicate of cuts.
J.C. Randel
The learning curve is much shorter with the Lindsay PalmControl and it makes jobs much easier.
Dave London
I have been using both the Lindsay Palm Control and Foot control for a couple of months. I was a GraverMax guy for 7 years
at Browning and at my business at home. When I used both Lindsay's Palm control and foot control model I instantaneously fell in love. I bought both. No boxes, one
hose, one little regulator, just awesome. Response time is unbelievable and guess what.........ADJUSTABLE!!!! I can change the stokes per minute with out even taking
my eyes off my work. All of your controls are on the hand piece itself not on two boxes and tangle of hoses. What I really like is the ability to go up to 15,000
strokes per minute, yes I said 15,000 strokes per minute. It does make a huge difference with exhibition grade work. Also, the Lindsay looks like a beautiful, hand
made machine. She purrs like a kitten but has the heart of a lion! If you haven't tried it ladies and gentlemen, it is a must. The Palm control puts a whole new level
of excitement and control into engraving. UNBELIEVEABLE, JUST UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! Steve, I don't need a razor blade to make this Hummer run do I?
Best Regards, Rich Hambrook
| Hi Steve, Here is the latest piece I just finished with the aid of my PalmControl Classic AirGraver. The
engraving on this time piece as you can see is the size of a dime. As a full time engraver, using the PalmControl daily, I find the assistance of this tool to be
of great value to my engraving... Remarkable controllability of even the most delicate of cuts. Thank you once again for making this technology available..
J.C. Randell, Spokane Valley, WA
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Hi all and Steve,
I am from Hong Kong and I am new to engraving, I start learning engraving (self-learning, no course, no school here for engraving!!!) a month ago. I think my
experience may give some idea for those those who are new to engraving.
I come across your website just a few weeks after I bought GRS's whole system for engraving. After visiting your wonderful website, I decided to order your palm
control air graver.
Today I got your air graver, I go crazy! After the easy and simple connection, it take me only just 10-20 seconds to try the first few cut and examine the knobs, this
tools seems already become part of my hand, I can control it easily, not matter it is by push or by squeeze it to start the cut, I can cut very fine and very deep cut
in one action, I can stop and start again whenever I want. The straight line that I practice is more straight, the curve line is far more smooth, the beauty stem can
have more variation. The graver can dancing in my hand by following the rhythm of my heart. I am so happy with it and I hold the graver in my hand for a long time. I
use it for many hours without feeling fatigue with my hand. Just don't want to put it down. This air graver not only functions very well with your clever design but
also with a very beautiful appearance. The warm and elegance burl handle together with the high quality machining of the steel parts, makes the graver itself is a
piece of art and also a small engine in my hand. I am a product designer and I cannot find any negative comments for your perfect airgraver.
Below is a photo of the first letter engraving by using your palm control airgraver. It is not good and I would like to any of your comments. It's a long long road
for me to learn.
Zernike Au
Steve,
I find the PalmControl AirGraver to be exactly like hand/push engraving in the way it operates, but with added advantages. I started quite a few years
ago as a palm push engraver, so getting rid of the foot control does bring one back to the beginning so to speak.
I now have the freedom of sitting in whatever position I feel like, or standing, or taking it outside for that matter.
I engrave primarily on stainless steel and 18k golds, although a lot of my work is on other materials. Within 3 days of heavy use of the Lindsay tool, suffice it to
say I was quite impressed. I never turned back and sold my past equipment along with 1/2 dozen hand pieces in short order. I was simply that impressed.
The new technology of the Lindsay tool has revolutionized the power assisted engraving market.
I find that the absolute control of the cuts done with a palm control to be very helpful in the work that I do now. My stress level is greatly reduced from the old
palm push method. From extremely delicate cuts to "chipping out the driveway", the tool performs flawlessly.
Another advantage I like is the ability to set the idle so to give you the ability to cut lines of equal depth, regardless of fine or heavy. Simply by changing out
the hammers one can go from extremely light to heavy engraving. No extra hand pieces are required to accomplish this. A further note here, {with the fully
adjustable stroke ring on the Lindsay hand piece from light blows to heavy blows gives one the total range of power required for most engraving purposes using the
supplied stainless hammer.}
A tungsten hammer is available for the "driveway" (carvers) type of engraving. One has all the power options one could want in one single hand piece.
Click to enlarge picture of the very small watch engraving tutorial executed by JC Randell with the PalmControl.
I am extremely happy with the performance of this tool to aid my engraving skills…and a hearty thank you Steve for making this revolutionary technology
available.
J.C. Randell, Spokane Valley, WA
The palm graver is the best there is. It will save you money in the long run. If you buy anything less you will end
up trading your way to one of these. If you click on the AirGraver feedback at the top of the page and read all the endorsements and the names of those people, it
gives you an indication of how good it is.
Andrew Biggs, Canterbury, New Zealand
Steve, I picked up a 20oz CO2 bottle at our local paint ball store this morning for my new PalmControl. I could feel no
discernible difference in the operation between the CO2 and compressed air. In fact, I just finished my "job of the day" under CO2 power. The job, sent to me by a
jewelry store, was a little pocket knife, about 3" long, clad with 10 gold over a wood or base, these antique pieces have been around for a long time. The gold
scabbards were decoratively stamped and approximately 28 gauge thick with an open/engravable diamond shape abut 10mm X 10mm in the center - I imagined it would be
like engraving on tin foil, and it was! The center diamond areas had been hand engraved many years ago, three initials on each side. The owner wanted the initials
removed from one side and scroll engraved, and the initials removed and replaced with different ones on the other. I could not burnish the original letters away
because the gold was so thin it flexed when you touched it - and polishing out was out of the question. I should have sent it back, but I carefully selected the sides
to be restyed as per the instructions and developed a tiny scroll pattern out of the initials on one side and strategically "adjusted" the original letters on the
opposite side into three new initials. The delicate touch and feel and control of your PalmControl AirGraver provided me with newly found confidence to proceed with
this job where I probably would not have before.
Mike Dubber, Evansville, IN
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Steve, All I can think to say is "DITTO" to what has been said on this feedback page. I am
enjoying the AirGraver more each day. It seems like I have been using the tool all my engraving life...I am that used to it already.
Sam Welch,
Castle Valley, Utah
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Steve, Received the palm air-graver yesterday afternoon! It is wonderful! It is next to magical. Like all of your tools,
it is finely made and works flawlessly. The tool works just as I had dreamed it might. Thank you.
Mark Drain
Steve - Here is a composite photo of the first knife I have engraved (416 stainless) using your Classic Air Graver and my
first attempt at doing a stippled figure. I have done a great deal of practice engraving with the Classic and your 120 degree patented graver grind on just about
every type of metal I can find in the shop -- aluminum, brass, high carbon steel, low carbon steel, CP2 and 6AL4V titanium along with 154CM, 440C, and 416 stainless -
it rips through these metals with ease and speed. I am amazed at how it and the 120 graver cuts, from fine line shading to deep cuts - it is a wonder. Often I go
to the shop just to relax by doing practice engravings, it's that much fun to use. To anyone looking for pneumatic engraving tool my advice is to take a very close
look at the Air Graver it is all that people say it is and more.
Fred Carter
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My new PalmControl Air Graver has served me well during the Christmas rush. I must have cut 5,000 letters, monograms and
associated decorative scrolls and borders over the past month....everything from large signet rings to delicate hollow pieces like bangle bracelets and lockets that
were the thickness of foil - to delicate antique watch cases, and more. I've made the transition from foot power to PalmPower and now find it to be entirely natural
with absolute control - I no longer have the subconscious need to press the pedal!
Mike Dubber, Evansville, IN
Steve, I just can't think of enough words to say
my TOTAL SATISFACTION with your equipment!!! I am completely in
AWE of this too!
Thank you so much.
Julie Warenski
Warenski Engraving
Steve... I finally got to give the PalmControl a whirl. I did a single scroll, two leaves, then ran for my
computer. Wow! WOW! My very first attempt to cut produced the best lines that I had ever done. The sensitivity, intuitive feel, and fine control, produced a cut
that far exceeded anything I had done previously by hand. And this was my very first use. The PalmControl Airgraver is a piece of art, that in turn, creates art.
I have found over the years that the very best tools are created by those that in turn, use them. The Airgraver is at the very top. As I mentioned in another post on
the Forum site, the limiting factor that I now see is in my own artistic interpretation, not the mechanics of engraving. I look forward to years of engraving
with this fine tool. And BTW, your patented point works incredibly well, far exceeding anything I have tried before. Once again, thanks.
Kurt Bjorn
Note: Kurt has designed and built complex miniature engines, from steam to gas turbine. https://www.5bears.com
Steve, I'm extremely impressed at the ease of control afforded by your handpiece and the supplied regulator allows small
incremental control not allowed by the equipment I used in the past. Also it is much more quiet than I expected, I can't really say enough about this machine. Your
way of sharpening your gravers is also a revelation. No more Dragging the heel when I want a tight curve whereas with the old gravers I had to stand the handpiece on
end and slowly "tiptoe" the graver as I dabbed the throttle. All in all I am very impressed.
Scott Allred
The PalmControl works great! Doesn’t take long to switch over from the
old techniques. I really like the ‘Lindsay Point’ on the graver. Nice and clean cutting.
Jim DeMunck
I really like the palm control. It is like I’m engraving what I’m thinking without
the tool being there…. Very cool. The hand piece is working great. It’s so much better than I ever even expected. Much of what I do is not confined to a small area
on the top of the vise (car parts, bells, flashlights, motorcycle parts). I move around a lot on these big parts when I engrave. The arc for a scroll can literally
swing in an 18” circle. It’s nice not to have to worry about the calisthenics of “find the foot pedal” =). I also can’t wait to see what your new sharpening system
looks like. I have been having so much fun between the new hand piece and your pre-sharpened graver that you sent. So far it has done 4 corvette spinners, 2 antique
brass head lamp buckets and the end caps of 6 mag-lite flashlights w/ monograms. Tira
Mitchell www.Engraver.com
I just received my PALM CONTROL UNIT and really liked how it felt. Has just the right "weight" to it. Falls readily to
hand and after hooking everything up, just easy to use! Goes where it is wanted at the speed required - just by a gentle push (which is adjustable). What a "sweet"
unit! My other system definitely feels clumsy after just 1 minute with yours - Yup 1 minute is all it took to say WOW, this is really nice! I actually like cutting
with this unit (actually, using the unit)!
The difference between Steve’s and the others is not just in price or a perceived improvement – but an actual hold it in
your hand and sense the difference. It’s like driving a top-of-the-line Chevy, then a top of the line Mercedes, then a Rolls. If you prefer speed, then think Ferrari
– as you can crank up the power and go faster, but you’d better be a good driver, because it’s going to do exactly what you want it to – right now! So, you can have
finesse and/or speed – and switch between the two in seconds. Each is quite capable of providing a level of sophistication but as you move up the sophistication
changes – it isn’t the increase in cost, it’s what that increase of cost buys you, that’s where Steve’s Palm Control Unit makes a significant difference. Changing
from a “normal” cut to a very light cut means, put thumb and fore-finger on barrel, twist, put hand down and cut – Takes as much time to do as to read it. And if a
“hack” like me can see and feel the difference you’ll just be amazed. You’ll also be amazed that a tool this compact can have so many “useful” adjustments to tailor
it to your liking.
Danny Comsa
Hi Steve, I am sending you the picture of the knife that Bertil Aasland had started and I finished it because he passed
away. It was not easy to continue, because Bertil made such a good job on it. The PalmControl AirGraver is just perfect!
Have a beautiful summer
Lucie Krulickova, Czech Republic
The control and range of strokes of the AirGraver gives smoother cuts without burs and I believe is responsible for far
less graver point breakage. I have tried many graver steels and carbides and have always had to stop and resharpen my gravers far too often. With the AirGraver I
don't nearly as often. The ease and control for cutting super fine lines is remarkable. I truly think these little gems are the Rolls Royce of hand engraving tools.
I have done a lot of engraving since the mid 80s with the other old power hand tools and have gotten used to their feel only because this is all that has been
available to the public. For really fine delicate shading lines the AirGraver has far and away the nicest size, feel and complete control.
I wish to Personally thank Steve for sharing these fantastic tools with us as they have honestly improved my engraving quite alot and are truly enjoyable to use as
they just purr in the hand. There is no jerkiness in changing speeds pressing further on the foot pedal. If you want the finest engraving tools being made today,
these are it.
Again the power and control of Lindsay AirGravers is simply amazing.
Tim Herman, Engraver/Knifemaker
Tim Herman is known for color engraving that he developed.
Steve...All done with the Chasing AirGraver. Awesome tool Steve.
Regards, Rick Simmons
Hey Steve, Here is a shot of the shifter knob (pistol knob) for my Model A in case you can use it on your
feedback page.
Sam Welch
Steve, These are my last engravings in print done with your Airgraver. I hope you like them. As you see, hand engraving
has still many possible applications to discover, mainly on the art field. I've just finished my new art-engraving shop. Soon, very soon, artists from Barcelona will
start knowing about your Airgraver. Jordi Solé, Barcelona Spain
Steve, Here are recent photos of a pocket watch case I made. The watch has a genealogy chart going back seven
generations engraved in 3 point Roman fonts with about 300 letters. I sure am enjoying the speed at which I can engrave now with your AirGraver.
James
Roettger, Minneapolis, MN
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Steve, Here is another project engraved with the AirGraver. Sam Welch
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Since receiving my AirGravers a year ago I've engraved five shotguns, six bolt action rifles and various smaller
projects. My old equipment is up on the shelf collecting dust.
Shaun A. Banks, United Kingdom
Knife forum feedback concerning the
Lindsay patented graver point.
"What Steve has that is unique and new to the graver world is the graver with a different relationship of the relief heel to the primary heel. The primary
heel is cut so that it creates a parallel line to the relief heel, somewhat akin to a “flat graver” on both sides. This is something new to me, and to the engraving
world as a whole, as evidenced by the patent. While I have yet to sit down and grind out one of these, given the examples I have seen on the internet and a few cuts
of my own with it at Steve’s display, I think it will become a necessary part of my graver arsenal." Scott Pilkington
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Steve, Here is a photo of some recent work that was made possible for me with your AirGraver. These are inlaid
with .5 mm 22k rose gold wire in platinum. I was pleased that the platinum held it's edge as I beat the wire into it. I tack soldered the wires at the ends
to prevent them from ever lifting out during wear. I never would have attempted this pushing by hand.
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Steve, It occurred to me that I am in the fourth year of using the classic. That's about 9000 hours of service and
it still works as well as it did the first time I hooked it up. The only things I have done is replace the o-rings and the setscrews and clean it once every couple of
months. Amazing. Last week I engraved nineteen sterling trays for a major corporation over a two day period. About two thousand roman letters without the points of
my gravers breaking once or needing any repairs due to slipping. In fact I haven't had to replace or repair any merchandise due to point breakage since I left
traditional gravers behind. The points of tools still break although much less frequently, but they kind of dance in place instead of skidding across the metal. Some
minor burnishing is all I've had to do. I am constantly in awe of the amount of control I have. On Saturday I engraved the backs of three different stainless steel
Rolex watches using combinations of liners, square gravers and flat tools with no problems. he thing that impresses me the most is the amount of control I have with
the smallest lettering. With the microscope I can engrave incredibly small inscriptions with the same control as larger lettering. After four years of constant use I
can say, without hesitation, that a jewelry engraver who thinks he can engrave as well with traditional tools as he can with an airgraver is just plain deceiving
himself.
Allan Binder, Smyth Jewelers,
Timonium
Maryland
engraver(at)comcast(dot)net
Hi Steve, Your PalmControl AirGraver is like going from the stone age to the space age in one step. The ease of use, the
flexibility and the portability are simply incredible. It is not only excellently engineered it is also a work art itself. The freedom to choose to engrave at any
location, without worrying about bring an air compressor or electrical connectivity is a definite plus. The PalmControl allows me the maximum control from the most
delicate design to deep relief and then to the depth and detail of sculpturing. This tool is truly a revolutionary advancement. Thank you,
Mike Morgan, Dixon, CA
Steve, Here are pictures of my personal ring I just finished, a 14K gold Roping Saddle ring. I am fortunate
to work with some of the best tools in the USA and around the world, but nothing compares to the AirGraver. The more I use it the more it blows my mind.
Thanks so much, Joe Cera www.ceraswaxes.com
I Love my airgraver! It has allowed me to increase both speed and quality of britecutting.
That is a win win situation. I would highly recommend this tool. I use it daily and can't imagine working without it. The airgraver has paid for itself many
times over.
Thanks,
Jason Fiedler
Sartor Hamann Jewelry
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Hello Steve, I purchased a Classic engraver from you a while ago. There are No Words, to really Describe the Versatility
of this little Wonder.!! I Modified one of the carbalt points to a needle, and are now using this engraver for my scrimshaw Work as well, What A pleasure, the needle
adjustment gives the finest degree of Control that cannot be Imagined, it has really taken my scrimshaw to a higher lever of professionalism, and fast!! I used to use
a Tattoo Machine that I modified, but this now will collect dust.!!
Sharp Regards,
Chris Booysen, Gauteng, South Africa
Steve, Your tool is tops, the adjustability is totally unlimited. It is amazing that something like this even exists. I
wouldn't trade it for a Cadillac. The more I use it, the easier it gets. I wish I had this years ago.
Here is a practice plate I did to see what it would look like on a 1911 that I plan to engrave later. I used your grind & bright polished the heel.
John Pilkington, Jacksonville, NC
Steve, After using your Classic AirGraver for the past three weeks I am convinced the control is much better then any
other hand piece I have used. You can add me to your fan club. Keep up the good work.
Yours Truly,
J.J. Roberts
Steve, Here's some pics of jewelry I made using the AirGraver. I just finished a pave piece last night. It has
nine 7pt. diamonds, for a Platinum Tie Tack. Used the modified square graver to raise the beads but could have used a 52 round graver as well. The AirGraver
makes it effortless to Pave, Channel, and engrave jewelry. This is a dream come true over the previous setup I was using!
Steve Shepherd, Rancho Mirage, California
Dear Steve, Last week Tina Chisena was up here and she brought her beloved PalmControl AirGraver along
to share. I've only had a few hours of actual engraving time with a different tool under Brian Marshall's tutorial eyeball. But when I settled down at my
bench with your PalmControl and a #7 Optivisor, I was reminded in a very profound way what tool "transparency" really means: the tool is so effortlessly
integrated into your hand and mind that there is nearly perfect flow from your will into the world.
That said, this is my first ever engraving [that wasn't a set of practice lines to learn graver geometry and sharpening]. The dragon was
drawn in my notebook from a photo of a late 19th century iron and gold platter. I scanned the page, reduced the image slightly, and transferred
it with dressmaker's pattern wax to a 3" x 3" 18g sheet of pure iron. Then I started cutting.
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Sincerely, and with the greatest respect for your work,
Anne Hollerbach
I have put my new Classic through the works, and wish to be articulate enough to put in words my appreciation for this
tool. It has improved my ability by simply having more control. Of course now with perfect hindsight, I should have owned one of these years ago. Promise to sing
praises to anyone who engraves.
Russell Yates, Rotan TX
Steve, Hope all is well and hope you're not too swamped with the engraving life! I'm still using the Chasing and probably
have about 450 hours on it now. Not a single problem with it. One of the most satisfying pieces of equipment I have ever bought.
Bruce Mumford, Camas WA
Steve, I find the Classic AirGraver to be
just the ticket for the work that I do.
Sam Welch,
Castle Valley, UT
Steve,
Well I received the PalmControl handpiece. Everything is perfect...Beyond perfect!! Completely and totally
amazing...What a work of art!!! Steve you're a hell of a guy, I wonder what is next on your brain?? Anyone that doesn't purchase one of these PalmControls is someone
that is really missing out. I sincerely appreciate everything and the velcro strap you made for me works perfect.
GDee Milligan, Datil New Mexico
Steve, I am very impressed with the quality of the AirGraver. Of course I wouldn't expect less from an artist with your
skill. I tried the heavier work, as you suggested, and it performed as well on that as it did on the finest work. Thanks again, and if there is anyway I can help
you I will, as I think we should support the ones that sacrifice to offer quality to their fellow man. After all, how can we better serve than to give the best we
have to give at our own sacrifice. I truly believe that this is a worthy pursuit and I will try to maintain it. This philosophy has cost me dearly however, and I am
sure that it has cost you too, but as I said, how better can you love your fellow man?
Ron Smith, Fort Worth Texas
Steve, This AirGraver cuts stainless steel like butter. Here is a Kious and Osborne folder I engraved not
long ago. I used the Chasing AirGraver for both jobs. I left the cuts bright. Lucie Krulickova drew the designs.
Bertil Aasland,
Anthem Arizona
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Steve, Thanks for making such a great tool. After two weeks I can't imagine working without it. It truly has been a
transformative experience having it.
With gratitude and admiration, Thanks
James Roettger, Minneapolis, Minnesota
I
just received my new ”PalmControl” handle attached to my Lindsay “Classic” engraver. As always, in purchasing a fine piece of equipment from Steve Lindsay,
it was all set to engrave. I spent about fifteen minutes installing the control and I was engraving.
It is hard to describe the feeling of hand engraving like I was taught in college many years ago without power. With power gravers, we always want to push the
graver though the metal even though we are told to let the tool do the pushing. The “PalmControl” is different in this respect, in that you push the graver
though the cut and it helps you with power. It uses the hand pressure we have been using all along to hold a graver in the cut with the foot pedal models.
No pedal to take your mind off the cut. You have complete control over the speed you would like to engrave at and the amount of depth of cut you desire. I
have found that my bright cuts are smoother and I really believe that I am engraving faster.
I work in Western engraving. The wriggle engraving cut is easy to do and liners slide though to create a beautiful pattern. Click above image to enlarge
This is a remarkable piece of equipment, but of course it comes from Steve, and you would expect nothing but the best. Thanks Steve, Take care,
Jack
Gohn, Lee-Joyce Designs, Billings, Montana
Hi..Steve. What can l say !! Your airgravers are absolutely fantastic !! even better than when l tried them in Reno. They
are great to hold an absolute joy to use. l sometimes find myself just looking at them in my hand almost spellbound, and then smiling to myself that I've actually got
them in front of me and using them on a piece of work, l did my first bit of gold inlay yesterday with the 'classic' the power and flexibility from it, to hammer in
the gold was just great, when l think l had to use two tools before, what a time saver? Your airgravers are now the only one's for me Steve !! Everything else has
just been made redundant. You are to be congratulated and applauded on the quality of manufacture, design and shear beauty of these tool !!
Best regards
Shaun Banks, United Kingdom
Hi Steve, I love this tool so much and it is soooo trouble free that I haven't looked at your web site for two years or
more. As a life long steel die and copper plate engraver, I shutter to think of how easy my working life would have been if only we had had your tool. Now,
handicapped by a stroke which left my right side partially paralyzed engraving was impossible until I found your tool. words can not express my appreciation.
Anyone using traditional methods hasn't any idea just how wonderful and helpful your invention really is. I feel it brings
the age old tradition of decorating metal with art into the space age with the most advanced system since the hammer and burin.
Don Hill, Springfield, Missouri
Steve, The three of us at Smyth Jewelers now have five AirGravers between us and we use them for absolutely everything.
The other day I figured that I've used the Classic about 6500 hours in the two years I've owned it and it still runs as good as the day I took it out of the pouch.
The AirGravers give us maximum control engraving inside rings and on curved surfaces. And since we've been using them we have cut down to almost zero the amount of
time spent repairing items due to slips.
We are considering adding an AirGraver with the PalmControl handle to the shop for the bench jewelers to use since it can
be used by more than one jeweler to use when bright cutting during setting. The PalmControl is a natural for setters who put a lot of pressure into the handle for
bright cutting. And no foot pedal to move, just hand the Lindsay back and forth between the benches. This is perfect for shops with jewelers who sit side by side at
separate benches.
Allan Binder, Smyth Jewelers,
Timonium
Maryland
engraver@REMOVEcomcast.net
Smyth Jewelers is the country's largest
single jewelry store by size, second by sales volume, and have three in-house hand engravers plus two more that work pretty much exclusively.
Steve, I received my "CLASSIC' engraver a few
days ago and it is beautiful. I truly believe I've never in my sixty
years on this old earth seen a more precise and yet small wonder. I know
this will make work more acceptable and enjoyable. Curtis
Stewart
Steve,
I finished this one a few days back. I used only the small
chasing AirGraver handpiece. I just love this tool.
Bertil Aasland, Anthem Arizona
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Steve, This tool have made a
better engraver out of me. I feel much more confident with
my shadowing and really have much more control. Every time I
use it, I get better and have more control of my lines. Here
are two projects engraved with the Lindsay Graver. Thanks
for making one fine tool.
Jim Small, Madison Georgia Click to
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Steve, I engraved these
various pieces using the Chasing AirGraver handpiece. It is just a
pleasure to engrave with your AirGraver tool. It has given me such
good control of the engraving cuts.
Bertil Aasland, Anthem Arizona
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Scroll designed by Lucie Krulickova
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Scroll designed by Lucie Krulickova
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| G'Day, Steve, I have worked with
tools all my life and it is fair to say I have never come across a
tool that combines such simplicity and ability as this one. It cuts
metal with amazing ease and control. As an amateur with no previous
experience I was able to do simple work with very little practice. I
enclose a photo of a brass clock dial and name plate for your
criticism. The engraving has been filled and the dial silvered
in the traditional way. As you can see it is by no means perfect,
especially the lettering, but it would still stand beside many 18th
century originals.
Dave Kyle, Esperance
Australia
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Lucie is an amazing artist.
She has learned traditional hand engraving in copper and steel plate and is now
using an AirGraver. Below is a wonderful example of the talent
she has by engraving a large copper plate measuring 2 feet by 20 inches of a
1804 World Map. She engraved all of this map by palm pushing. In
addition she has engraved several more maps and smaller copper engraving
that are all used for printing. Lucie's webs site is at
www.engraving.wz.cz
Steve, I just had to write you this letter
telling you again, how much I enjoy engraving with your AirGraver. The
control of these great tools is well known to engravers that use your
equipment, but there is more to it then that. When I sit down to
engrave and pick up this beautiful tool, you just feel better that you are
using the best piece of equipment for the job at hand. My engraving,
and I am sure the engraving of other artists has improved using the "Lindsay
AirGraver". I use the "Chasing" and the "Classic", and have found that
with these two tools I can do just about every job that comes my way with
precise cuts and control. Working in soft gold, silver, brass and the
harder steels, the airgraver handle these metal with the greatest of ease.
Thanks again for your great service, and your contribution to the artists
who engrave.
Jack Gohn, Lee-Joyce Designs
Dear Steve, I've never taken the time to say
thank you for such a wonderful tool that you have provided to the trade.
Myself and my two sons Jason and Jared enjoy using it very much. Of course
they each have their own AirGraver. I have such a love for bright cutting
and use it all the time for this fine art. It so gracefully cuts through my
white gold and yellow gold and platinum plates so easily and so exacting
that I never cut off any prongs regardless how fine and tiny they are. I
have done bright cutting so fine that I've had to get a loop just to look at
the prongs and the fine diamond cuts between them and the stones, as with
the naked eye you could not see this fine of work. And to finish it all off
I put my millgrain tool in my airgraver and open the 3 holes on the side for
more power and WOW!!!!, what a beautiful finish on my customers piece. I
have customers (Jewelry Stores) that tell me that my bright cutting is the
best that they've ever seen. I can bright cut for hours and never will my
hands or fingers get tired. I use to get the conventional engravers so sharp
and shinney that I could easily cut my thumb or finely slice it so many
times that I couldn't feel it but I knew something was wrong as my thumb
felt mushy. Guess What? Not once with the airgraver have I sliced or cut any
fingers. Ha, Ha. What a relief for me. Our next venture is to go to a hand
engraving school for one week next spring so we can further expand our
skills and widen out in our trade. Thank you again for sharing your life
with all of us in this beautiful trade. Your friend,
Dennis J. Fiedler
As a beginning engraver I can honestly say that Steve’s Classic Airgraver
is helping make me a better engraver. The Airgraver’s adjustability is a big
advantage. It can go from ultra fine lines operating on a whisper of air to
hogging metal with the twist of the air adjustment ring. The tool operates
smoothly and precisely at all pressure settings and length of stroke
adjustments. It does all this in a small package and is very comfortable in
the hand. After 10 minutes of use I knew I chose the right tool. The
Airgraver is expertly machined and has a very high level of fit and finish.
It’s such a nice tool you don’t want to put it down. Steve’s attention to
detail shows in this tool. Also, the service I have received from Steve has
been nothing short of exceptional. I am a very satisfied customer and would
recommend the Airgraver to anyone without reservation.
Shawn Swafford
I use the Lindsay Classic Air Graver to cut stainless etc.
in both guns and knives. The tool works like a dream. I use the Lindsay
carbalt gravers. It cuts through stainless easily. I have used the other
equipment before and it doesn't hold a candle to the Air Graver. The
sensitivity of the AirGraver can't be matched.
Otto Carter
Artist
Website
The AirGraver is in my opinion the best and I
have tried the others. I have not found anything I could not cut with my
Classic and Lindsay carbalt tools from the finest of lines to background
removal and inlaying precious metals all with one handpiece no problem. P.S.
Steve is wonderful for support and advise.
Tom White
I have been using Steve's equipment ( the
classic ) for a long time now with out no problems . I do a lot of deep
relief engraving and gold inlaying in firearms. I am using the CLASSIC
air graver for everything. When I had the other co's equipment I
needed 3 different hand pieces.
Ron Nott
Steve,
Buying all sorts of pneumatic devices off eBay, trying to cobble something
together, I've wasted a fair amount of money trying to get some power
assistance behind my efforts to push engrave. - I should have saved my money
instead of buying this that and the other and slowly moving up the chain - I
should have bought your machine straight off - I love it! The total feel of
quality is outstanding - in manufacture and use.
Mostyn Jones
Steve,
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine who is a knifemaker and engraver here
in Phoenix, Bill Cheatham, invited me over to his house to play around with
his pneumatic Brand X engraving machine for a couple of hours. It was
OK and I enjoyed it but I didn't have anything to compare it with so
ignorance was bliss but the thought crossed my mind, this is a lot harder
than I thought it would be. I thought the brand X was a little
difficult to work with but again, what did I know? Well, when I got
the AirGraver all hooked up and put a piece of practice steel in the vise
within one inch of my crude engraving I said WOW, what a difference between
the AirGraver and Brand X. It was so much smoother and it seemed to
cut the steel like butter. I now said to myself, I know I can do this.
Within 5 minutes my engraving was 100% better with the AirGraver than two
hours on the Brand X. Now keep in mind, I'm a rank amateur but the
difference was so obvious only an idiot couldn't tell the distinct
superiority of the AirGraver.
Bill Cheatham came by the store yesterday to see and tryout the "AirGraver."
One hour later, I had to almost drag him away and he engraved an entire
2"x2" practice piece of steel with really nice scrolling. To say he
was impressed with the AirGraver would be an understatement. He liked
everything about it.
I'm into my fourth day and practice for 2-3 hours a day. I'm doing OK
with basic simply scrolls and take Julie Warenski's advice to heart -
practice, practice and more practice.
I say this with all sincerity, there's no engraver on the planet who is
using Brand X who wouldn't switch to an AirGraver after five minutes of
using it. I'm glad I did a little research before I bought and your
testimonial's on the website made the difference for me. In addition,
I emailed some of those people who I knew and they of course reinforced my
ultimate decision.
Thomas Lansing
-- Note: For the past 20 years Mr. Lansing built the
business
Classic Guns
and Knives. "Classic Guns and Knives" has one of the largest inventories of custom knives and guns
in America from some of the most renowned makers. A unique blend of custom and production knives as well as modern, antique, and military weapons.
Steve, When I ordered a Lindsay AirGraver handpiece I seriously wondered if
I would detect any perceptible difference from my current engraving system
with their newest handpiece. Heck, I had an air operated engraving set up,
seemed foolish, even made me feel sort of guilty to order another one.
Steve, If you don't have any of your competitor's tools in your shop I
recommend you acquire some. If you want to put a smile on your face use some
of your competitor's products. You sure will appreciate your own
AirGraver creation and I guarantee the experience will keep you from taking
it for granted. Thank you for making these available. Many years ago I
used to take Triumph's and BSA's into the woods. Loved'em had a lot of fun.
Fought my way around with those 400 pound beasts for maybe 6 or 7 years
before I bought a made special for the woods Japanese trail bike---couldn't
believe the difference. Yes, your AirGraver handpiece is that much
different.
William Thomas
Engraving Hobbyist
Six weeks later, after receiving a Chasing AirGraver handpiece:
Steve, I am delighted with this
Chasing handpiece too. Remember originally I was looking for a tool that
would lay down fine lines closely spaced for shading. I had stopped
trying to use a power handpiece when shading. "Veining" leaves was no
problem but to create closely spaced fine lines, for varying shades of
"gray" I required a push palm graver. Whereas the push palm cut lines are
the look I am after and can be tightly spaced my technique is not up to the
task. A leaf or a stem will be coming along just like I want and then bam I
slip and cross over a near by line or even skid off the image. The
Classic handles emphasis and shading cuts I did not even attempt with the
old air max system. Control has never been easier, I can go as slow as I
chose, stop on a dime and recut a previously cut line to increase the
emphasis without it being visible. Last night I kept switching back
and forth between the Chasing and the Classic with each section of the
pattern I was cutting. Other than the power varying they both share
the same qualities that makes them so terrific to work with. I will be
keeping both the Classic and the Chasing handpieces. If I had to choose one
over the other --probably based on the longer time I have been using the
Classic I would chose it as the "one". But I was smiling with how I
was laying really tightly spaced fine lines with the Chasing. Real or
imagined if I want a really shallow but "crisp" line it was easier for me
with the Chasing. Note, just before I stopped for the night I
mounted a knife graver I had ground for the other system's handpiece and
which had proved to be way too fragile---totally impractical---when I wasn't
putting too much side pressure and breaking the tip the heel angle seemed to
just wear longer and longer until I wasn't able to turn except long sweeps.
Now if I want jet black I can crowd deep narrow lines. Sold my other
engraving system on ebay. The check for this Chasing handpiece goes in
the mail tomorrow.
William Thomas
Hi Steve, I just though I would take some
time to let you know that the AirGraver is working. It is great.
I like how gentle and then how much power you can get from this small hand
piece. I can go from fine line bulino shading and then all the way up to
a powerful tool for deep relief engraving and then to gold inlaying, just with
one tool. Thanks
Ron Nott
Steve, The AirGraver is working well and I
wanted to show you my latest work. Remember I have only been at this for 8
months. I am enjoying what I am doing. Here are pictures of the
latest. I still think your AirGraver is the best.
Tom White, Prescott Valley, AZ
Click here to
visit Tom White's web site
Steve,
I would like to take a minute to congratulate you on an outstanding AirGraver. I have used it for a few weeks now and find it gives much more control than my old
system. My old system is like a sewing machine for the first time. You know, you press the pedal and the machine takes off in any direction. Your machine goes where I
want it to go. Below are some pictures of the spurs I am making using the AirGraver system. Thanks again for a great system.
Howie Maxwell, Spur maker and Engraver
Steve,
After using the other mechanical handpieces, I returned to the traditional
hand graver. On learning of the Lindsay AirGraver and using it, I
have realized that it made work easier and quality better. I won't be
returning to any other handpiece or traditional graver.
Ken Hurst
Ken Hurst has been a gun engraver 40 years.
He was a Colt custom shop master engraver and was listed as a Winchester
custom shop engraver by Bruno Pardee (former Winchester custom shop mgr.) Ken
Hurst also started the engraving school at Montgomery Tech. Inst in Troy ,
N.C.
Steve,
Just had to let you know that I set up your Classic AirGraver yesterday and I
have only had a short time to use it but this little gem of a tool is
incredible. Just fantastic! So much more control that the other leading brand
that I have been using. Also quieter, less vibration, better size and
adjustment is so easy. An absolute dream to use.
Glenn Waters
Japan
www.glennwaters.com
Glenn
Waters is a skilled knifemaking artist from Japan. He has won numerous best of
knife show awards in the USA and Japan. He is one of 23 featured artists
in the book "Art and Design in Modern Folders" that is to be released early in
2003. This book will be a high quality Art book featuring 23 of the
world's finest knifemaking artists.
To the right is one of Glenn's work of art.
Visit Glenn's Web
Site
Wahoo! Well I received the AirGraver on
Saturday and haven't put it down since! Steve, it is so beautiful!! Both
to work with and just in and of itself. I had some _big_ lockets (2
1/2") on my bench waiting to be engraved and
without even practicing I started cutting the scrolls with the pre-sharpened
square that came with the AirGraver. WOW.
It took me no time at all to get used to.
David Davidse
Steve,
This Chasing AirGraver is a real little wonder. She's young and
groovy, with a vibrant personality . She's has a nice heart beat meant for the
hands of the master and yet still perform like a pro even in the paws of a
neophyte like me .
Hummm....Sorry .........! It's kind of ..... In the French nature
to give a sex to anything they touch .....I mean talk about .......Whatever
.....You know what I mean. :)
Jose C. de Braga
| Jose is far from a
beginner. He is an artist in every sense of the word. He
can sculpture like Wow! To the right is his work on an ivory
knife handle.
Visit Jose's web site. |
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I have cut a few scroll patterns on practice
plates and this AirGraver is a dream. So smooth and easy to handle it is a
pleasure to hold and use. I noticed there is little or no recoil or
vibration, this is great.
Tom White
As a banjo maker, most of my engraving up until
now has been in mother of pearl--I'm a newcomer to metal engraving. I've
always used push gravers on pearl--it didn't seem like a powered graver would
really offer much of an advantage on a material that engraves as easily as
pearl does. Wrong! What I've found is that the AirGraver allows me
to do more accurate cuts and is even allowing me to do clean shading that I
didn't think I could do on pearl without a lot of chipping and flaking.
The quick change feature is making it easy to go between my 90 degree and 120
degree gravers, and with the level of control I'm getting from the AirGraver,
I've stopped using the liners for shading that I had always used in the past.
I started using a microscope for engraving last year--between it and the
AirGraver my work has improved beyond what I had ever thought possible.
Thanks again!
David Ball Banjo maker,
building mostly in the style of the 1890s Boston makers-- Most of his
engraving is on pearl, but some brass, German silver and silver engraving on
various metal banjo parts.
My newest Lindsay AirGraver arrived several
days ago and I must say that once again I'm impressed, this time even more so
then usual. Currently I own 4 of the Lindsay gravers and each has performed
extremely well.
Adone
Pozzobon Hand Engraving Artist
EngravingArts.com
Adone Pozzobon has written numerous reviews on the EngravingArts website
about the AirGravers and other hand engraving tools.
Lindsay
AirGraver review #1
Lindsay AirGravers Concise Review #2
Lindsay Ultimate AirGraver Concise Review #3
AirGravers after long term
usage by Adone T. Pozzobon
Steve,
The Ultimate Classic AirGraver arrived. I am astonished
at the small size. After reading the directions and getting it set up I
started on a practice plate. Everything that has been said about these
AirGravers is correct, within an hour I was cutting away with control that I
could not believe. I turned down the tool pressure to 10 PSI and it cuts
steel like butter. I am sure the graver you supplied and sharpened has
something to do with it too. To say that I am happy is the under
statement of the century.
Dave London
Steve,
I spent three hours with the Classic AirGraver.
First hour poring over the instructions, about ten minutes mounting the
control unit and checking how everything went together - and then I was off...
Pretty neat idea, including a sharp carbide graver! Didn't even need to
find a wrench to get one out of a collet from my old engraving machine.
Just stuck it in and started. After about half an hour of play, tweaking
the controls to see how everything worked - I was cutting like I used to when
I was a puppy! Amazing difference from the clunky stuff I'd been using.
There is a saying "Them that can, do - them that
can't, teach". After this experience, I believe I "can" once again!
In the past couple of hours, I cannot believe the
difference! It's like the microscope giving you a new pair of eyes. Your
machine has given me back what I thought I'd lost forever - perfect control..
Brian P. Marshall Jewelry Art School,
Marshall Studios
Additional feedback concerning AirGraver delivery & service by Brian Marshall
Steve,
I would like to express my extreme satisfaction with my
recent purchase of one of your Air Chasing Gravers. I originally purchased it
because I wanted to do more Bulino style engraving and also because I had read
so many good comments about it on the Engraver's Forum and also the review by
Mr. Pozzobon. I have been engraving with a hammer and chisel for eight years
and all of my Banknote engraving is done with traditional push gravers.
I wanted the ACG to help me shorten up the enormous amount of time it takes to
do a Bulino scene with my handgravers. Well, I must say this tool is AWESOME!
It is not limited to fine line work at all, in fact, I now do the majority of
my engraving with it. I have tried other pneumatic gravers on the market and
could never get used to the feel of the hand pieces or the fact that they made
my hand go numb from the vibration. Your AirGraver was such and easy
transition for me because it feels exactly like my hand gravers. The
difference between your tool and the others on the market is astounding. It
cuts so smooth and vibration free. Your Air Chasing Graver is clearly the
Rolls Royce of the engraving industry and has set the standard by which all
others will be judged. After I received it, I couldn't help but take it
apart and find out how it works. I was surprised at how simple the
design is but at the same time I was overwhelmed by the incredible attention
to detail and craftsmanship that went into the production of this little
jewel. It is about as close to engineering perfection as I have ever seen. You
have given the engraving community a wonderful gift by offering these tools
for sale, Steve,
Thank you very much,
Don Patch
www.EngraversArt.com
| Mr. Patch was a custom
gunsmith for 13 years before becoming an engraver. He specializes in high
quality bulino game scenes as well as all types of scroll and precious
metal inlays. Mr. Patch can reproduce any of the styles of factory gun
engraving. He was fortunate to have lived near Lynton Mckenzie and his
engraving was greatly influenced by him. Mr. Patch is also a member
of the Firearms Engravers Guild. |
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Below are photos of Don Patch's
exquisite engraving work.
I set up the Chasing AirGraver handpiece and
played with it today. It is FABULOUS!!!!!! This is such a
FANTASTIC handpiece!!! I am finally having fun engraving again!!
It is so much smoother and cleaner cutting than what I've been working with.
I just had to tell you how impressed I am with this!
Julie Warenski
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Just have to say again...I am LOVING this handpiece!!!! I can see how it
will make my work so much cleaner and easier. It really does help to
have the best equipment.
Julie Warenski
Warenski
Engraving and Knives
Julie Warenski is one of a few renowned
engravers.
Engraver: Julie Warenski, Knifemaker:
Willie Rigney Jr., Photographer: PointSeven Studios
Engraver: Julie Warenski, Knifemaker:
Steven Rapp, Photographer: PointSeven Studios
After 9 months and approx. 1400
hours of engraving with the Chasing AirGraver, I wanted you to know how happy
I am with this marvelous tool. This last rifle engraving proves just how well
it performs. This gun had some sections that were deeply cut, the steel itself
was of average hardness not like the last rifle which was work hardened 4140,
that rifle was also engraved exclusively with the Chasing AirGraver and even
with it's hardened areas I still engraved the whole job without issues.
Yesterday I adjusted the AirGraver
to it's longest stroke with the large piston, which is what I've been using on
the guns at 20 psi. With the longest stroke, I almost had too much power for
this medium hard rifle steel. I preferred the smoothness of a mid to short
stroke distance as it feels smooth in my hand while cutting. I also found I
was cutting very deep with lots of power and didn't need so much for the job
so I reverted back to a short stroke with large piston, no psi changes were
made as it performed perfectly.
Many engravers would require
several years to amass as many hours as I have in 9 short months and I put
gravers through some pretty aggressive tasks, at times on very hard metals,
I've even tested the AirGraver on non commercial grade titanium and that's a
task I feel engravers need not experience with any graver. I also do a lot of
fine detailed work, micro shading... where hairline accuracy and control are
required. I'm never going back to my previous pnuematic gravers! :)
Steve I can't thank you enough for
this excellent air graver, you've really designed a wonderful tool!!!!
Adone
Pozzobon
EngravingArts.com
I finally set the Chasing
AirGraver up today, and had a chance to play around with it a little bit. Very
impressive. Metal cuts like butter. I'll be using it for stone
setting today in 18k yellow. I'll be in touch.
The white gold piece I made on
Saturday went well. A piece of cake, really. Guess what. You're not getting
this hand piece back. I guess now I need to get a microscope to fully realize
the potential of my new toy. Also, within the next year I might order an
omega.
Andy DeMarco
Bailey Banks & Biddle
- World Renowned Jewelers Since 1832
Hi Steve, I hope everything is going well, thought I would drop you a line telling you how much
I like my Classic AirGraver. To say I like it would be a lie I not only like it I don't know how I would do without it. It is by far the best system I have ever
used and anyone serious about engraving would be smart to look in to buying one. I have used every system out there and have been engraving for over 25 years and
feel qualified to say this. As you know I engrave everything from firearms to steel dies that are hardened when I get them . The AirGraver has taken it all
in stride, it has gone from deep cut to banknote without fail time and time again. I personally think it is the greatest contribution to engraving since
high speed steel. I can't wait to receive the light Chasing AirGraver handpiece .
Once again thanks for sharing such a great tool.
Bill Grencavich,
Pennsylvania
P.S. Anyone living near me who would like to try mine is more than welcome. Ph
570-788-1382
Photos of some of Bill's
work
:
Below is an AirGraver engraving
example by Arne Garnes. This engraving was done with a round
bottom graver. It doesn't show the effect as well in this photograph but
the engraving is essentially a 3d sculpture using a round bottom graver and is
beautiful to reflect in the light. Arne Garnes, Skien Norway
Being an engraver it is of
tremendous importance to have the very best tool there is. My goal is to
enjoy and have fun when I engrave, and your air tool certainly gave me both.
I have never before tested anything like it, and I was very impressed with the
certainty the tool responded to the throttle. I, of course engrave under
a Zeiss microscope, and as you can see on the steel sample I sent you,
the air graver did what it was supposed to. The sample was the first I
engraved with the tool, and I saved about 25% time spent, compared to my other
engraving tools. I will be happy to tell other engravers, hobby or full
time, about this "little wonder".
Bertil G. Aasland
Here in Norway it is spring right
now, and the snow has almost melted away, still on the mountain tops though.
It is getting warm and nice outside. Since I bought your Air Chasing
Graver in September 2000, I have been practicing after work, I have tried to
sit down for a couple of hours with my new hobby. My family has also learned
how to cook their own dinner :-) ( I feel like a lousy wife and mother
sometimes, but just for a second or two, it passes quickly. :-D ) The
local blacksmith provide me with knife blades to practice with, they are from
6 to 10 cm long, and I try to keep close to our traditionally rose painting
style. This is familiar to me, and therefore easier for me to draw/engrave in
the beginning. Have bought the book from Meek, tried to read it, takes some
time though, reading English is not what I do every day. I do not know
of any other engravers close to me ( living kind of far away from any city ),
and all there is to compare with, I have found on the internet, in gunsmith
stores and in books, and you all are so good. It's a long way to go, I know,
and a lot of hours of practicing, but there is no way I will give up this.
This is so fun !! I have not experimented much with all the different
adjustments on the tool yet, just kept the adjustment mostly the way you have
done. Have to take one thing at the time, and decided to find out some basics
on how to engrave simple patterns first. I send you a picture of one of my
knife blades, This is number seven I engraved.
Click on the picture to enlarge.
Sending you a big hug for creating
such a tool.
Big smile from
Anne Bjornstad, Norway
Anne's
Corner
Interesting thing I learned
tonight :) I started on this Colt auto tonight and I cut one entire small
design, in that little area behind the grooves to pull the slide back, on this
tougher steel with the Classic and the graver didn't break once!!! And I was
using my old brittle carbide gravers!!! So, the only conclusion I can come to
is that your tools cut so much smoother helping prevent tool breakage with
better speeds than other companies handpieces:) If I was using theirs I know I
would have had to re-sharpen several times. The more I use your tools the more
I like them:) That carbide mix gravers of yours ought to last just about
forever in your tools. Will keep you posted.
Tim Herman,
Knifemaker/Engraver
AirGraver
review by Tim Herman
When I first saw the Air graver on
Lindsay's web site, I just knew it was "right". It had the right look and now
that I have one I know it has the right feel as well. If I were to make an
impact tool for engraving it wouldn't be shaped like a Cuban cigar with a bit
stuck in the end of it, and twice as long. It would look like Lindsay's
masterpiece. Not to knock anyone else's equipment but to best explain what I
mean, go look at the apparatus on the market that runs off a flex shaft for
instance and compare it to the Air graver. Now which one would you rather have
your fist around trying to cut intricate detail? I thought so, and I rest my
case. If anyone thinks it may be too small for anything but a light blow, let
me say this. I took a roughly shaped blank and cut some half-hard brass with
it. I wanted to see how deep it would cut with full throttle so I poured the
coal to it and aimed it south. I had a hole dug half way to china before I got
my foot off the gas pedal.
It purrs like a kitten in your hand at idle ready to make your cuts look
great, even if you've never engraved much before. I'm a beginner engraver that
grew up in a machine shop and I must say that this is without a doubt, the
most ingenious and incredible piece of precision machinery I have ever had my
hands on. I have used the flex shaft tool a few times and I own a self
contained impact tool from another company, and now this Classic Air graver
all of which do a good job. But then again, a Pinto or a Cadillac will both
get you to town; which one would you rather drive? The Air graver is my
favorite by a country mile! Like I said, It's just "Right".
T. Wells
Buckley, WA
I wish to say that the tool
does everything that I had hoped it would do and more. I'm very impressed
although I can't say that I'm surprised. You are not charging enough for this
tool....that's right, I can say this , ...I have mine now. A handmade tool of
this caliper, with this kind of high tolerance and fit/finish is worth at
least as much as the production made impact engraving tool made by other
companies. When I happened on to your website and saw that you were selling
them I couldn't believe it. When I saw the price I knew I would have one....I
had to hurry before you changed your mind or something. The more I have
thought about it I probably would have found the money to pay $1500 or more.
It is a rare item. Ain't gonna get it cheaper any where else.
Andrew Shinosky
Engraver/Knifemaker/Tool and Die Maker
Steve, Here are some shots of some rings that I
cut with the Classic AirGraver. The platinum one has a total of 6 carats. The
other ring with the 5 princess diamonds is the wedding band to match this
engagement ring.
Ricky Low
Click on the pictures to
enlarge.
Steve, I wanted to drop you a note
to let you know that the Omega handpiece you sent is nothing short of
spectacular !! I have never owned a mechanical handpiece that could even
touch the one you sent me. From the very first day , I have had no
problems using this tool and I must say I am more than impressed.
There is virtually no vibration in the handpiece , it is very quite and
doesn't run away with you --- that is , I control it, it doesn't try to
control me. Also I would like to let you know that chipped points seem
to be a thing of the past which I guess goes to the ultra high cyclic rate of
operation that you can adjust this handpiece to. The adjustments are so
finite that it can be easily adjusted to any situation for precision cutting.
I doubt that I will ever go back to the old hand gravers I've been using for
the past 40 years of engraving firearms. Please let me know if you
develop anymore products. If you do and they make life as easy as this
handpiece does, you'll have another sale!! Thanks again for a great
labor and frustration saving tool, wish I had one years ago. I would
strongly recommend it to anyone wanting to do quality work. It won't make
anyone an engraver but it sure makes becoming one a lot easier.
After using the other mechanical handpieces, I returned to the traditional
hand graver. On learning of the Lindsay tool and using it, I have realized
that it made work easier and quality better. I won't be returning to any
other handpiece or traditional graver.
Best regards,
Ken Hurst
Note: Ken Hurst was a Colt custom shop master engraver and was listed as a
Winchester custom shop engraver by Bruno Pardee (former Win. custom shop mgr.)
Ken Hurst also started the engraving school at Montgomery Tech. Inst in Troy ,
N.C.
I have been engraving for 25
years, originally with traditional methods, and later with mechanical devices
as they came out, on a very eclectic mixture of items from sterling buckle
sets to knives and guns to platinum, silver, and gold jewelry. I have owned
and used virtually every type made at one time or other and I have to say that
the Omega is the finest engraving tool I have ever used. In my opinion it out
performs the 'other' most popular pneumatic out there as it has equal power to
their strongest hand piece in a package 1/2 the size and can also cut the very
finest of cuts with the utmost precision whereas the 'other' system's low end
power is not as delicate and would require switching to another hand piece in
order to compare in delicacy of execution. With this tool, I can go from
executing bold, heavy cuts in one area to fine, light shading in another area
and not have to switch handpieces, and the fineness of control it has is
incredible. It has the feel of a traditional graver in your hand as you
hold it which is also very nice and this makes it similar to control to the
traditional tools which have been used for centuries in this art form because
of this control. The Omega is a very well made tool and you can recognize just
by looking at it the amount of detail put into it's construction. Very Nice!
Ricky Low
Notice the synthetic rubies set in the bicycle engraved rims.
Car Rims
Well I've finally gotten a chance
to work with the new Air Chasing Graver and it is really wonderful. It
took me a while to get it set up and actually start engraving since it's a
totally new system, but I think there's no going back....
Rob & Tira Mitchell
https://www.Engraver.com
Professional custom hand engraving of any image on any surface.
The Air Chasing Graver is
marvelous! I grabbed a piece of mild steel and put it through some basic
tests with your default settings, I'm impressed, hands down it gives me so
much more control than before and raises far less of a bur during heavier
cutting than my other engraving impact tool does, this means no more push
graver cleanup for me. Control wise I noticed a big big improvement, I tried
some fine shading and I have to tell you that I can now see why your shading
is so uniformed, the little tests I did for shading produced a far more
uniformed result. I'm so pleased with your Chasing Graver and I haven't even
really put it through all its paces yet. I don't even think I will need to
adjust anything really since it seems to cut very nicely for heavier cuts as
well as finer ones.
Additional
feedback of the AirGravers after long term usage by Adone T. Pozzobon
Adone T. Pozzobon
EngravingArts.com
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pictures of this piece at Engraving Arts Web site
The Air Graver is a beautiful
piece of precision machinery. I cannot believe how smoothly it
operates and how it is able to operate at such a low air pressure. I
really like it and can eagerly recommend it to anyone looking for a high
precision reciprocating graver.
Larry Ott
I have been engraving with air
engraving tools for about five years. They have worked quite well
but have never really handled like the hand push gravers I use for sqecial
effects on my custom jewelry. I received the "Lindsay Air Chasing
Graver" and was pleased to find that this graver gave me that control and feel
fo the hand graver. The Lindsay Graver has done every cut I have put
before it with great ease. The control is what I like the most, plus its
size.
I have found it to be a great tool
for wax carving. If you are into "Lost Wax Casting" and create your own
wax models, you should try this tool. You will love it.
I find the air graver to be very
quiet. The other hand engraving machines I have used have a lot more noise.
My bright cutting has improved at least 50% right off the bat. I love
the way it starts to cut, and the control over the cut is just great.
Thanks Steve for a great air
graver.
Lee-Joyce Designs Inc.
Jack Gohn
The Air Chasing Graver seems
wonderfully small, perfectly balanced and fits nicely in my hand. Much better
than other gravers which seem too big! You seem to be the only one in the
whole industry who has noticed this!
Jean D Parus
I can see by using the Lindsay Graver, on its preset settings, that it is wonderful for very fine line engraving.
The power is there, too, for bright cuts and script. I can see that it will enable me to have more control. The tool has so many possibilities for
adjustment. It is going to take me awhile to fully learn to use the tool. So far, I'm happy with the tool's performance and am sure I'll have many good
years using it. Also, a BIG PLUS: My noisy air compressor did not come on once while I was using the tool.
Sandy Malloy
Malloy Gunsmithing
The tool is working very well for
me. I have been doing mostly ribbon cut script monograms, and they look
a good deal better than before. I am able to cut finer lines, and
smoother bright cuts than I could with the hammer and chisel, or even with a
hand pushed burin. I'm looking forward to doing two family crest
projects that are upcoming, as well as a knife bolster. In my practice
sessions, the scrollwork is much easier, faster, and smoother, in form as well
as character of cut. I used to have a problem with roughness on
the edge of the cut in really tight spots on scrollwork, but not with your
tool. I am really excited about the possibilities for continued quality
improvement, because of what your tool will allow me to do. The only
problem is that now I have an increasingly difficult to resist impulse to get
a microscope! Patience will prevail, however.
Tom McArdle
www.McardlesHandEngraving.com
Note: Mr. McArdle is the teacher of the
On-Line Engraving School
It looks like the Air Chasing
Graver is working out just fine. I am doing my best engraving I have ever done
with this new engraver. The control is what I believe is giving me good cuts.
Jack Gohn
Lee-Joyce Designs Inc.
From the preset settings I can
produce a cut so fine that it is equivalent to the lightest touch of a push
graver, so much so that the lightest cut is barely visible by eye. The
fabulous part of the Chasing Graver is that I can now go from a standard cut
to the finest imaginable cut with no adjustment. I simply love that. Also I
think its just fabulous the way it cuts, unlike other impact engraving tools
which raised a lot of burs, your unit cuts so well that there are no burrs.
That's so cool!!!
T. Pozzobon
EngravingArts.com
I am a beginning engraver, and I
have been very impressed with the Air Chaser Graver. It is easy to use and
adjust and very versatile. As a tool maker professionally I appreciate the
simplicity of a well designed tool and the workmanship that is evident in this
tool.
Charlie Driver
Tool and Die Maker
Yes, I did receive the tool on
Friday. I had to sort of chase the postman for it as I had to sign for
it. I set it up this morning and it's AWESOME. Cuts smooth with
incredible control. Really a sweet tool. Nice work. Will report
back later with more. thanks
Kevin Casey
Bladesmith/Blacksmith
I was playing with the tool again
this morning....it just purrs in your hand waiting to go.....nothing like the
feel of quality....
Andrew Shinosky
Engraver/Knifemaker/Tool and Die Maker
Note: The below feedback is
from the engraver Barry Trindle with his first response after trying an
earlier prototype of the tool in 1999. He has a variety of other engraving
tools. The earlier Air Chasing Graver prototype he was using did not have the
length of stroke mechanism. Instead it was supplied to him with several
weighted pistons. They were fixed to not quite the longest stroke of the
adjustment mechanism in the current Air Chasing Gravers...although one of the
small pistons may have been set to about mid point.
"I got the handpiece hooked up directly to the air source tonight and did a
little cutting in a chunk of 416. This is 1/4" 416 clamped in the 50 lb ball
so it is very nice to cut. I tried all 4 pistons. The heavy ones really hit
hard! I was taking a heavier cut than I usually do just to see what it will
do. Wow! You could plow with it! It has much more power than I need for lines
but I want to try it on background with a wide flat, should really be the deal
for that. Amazing anything so small can hit so hard. I tried the small pistons
and I really like them, they give me a much higher impact rate than my other
impact tools. Judging by the sound your tool is running nearly twice the speed
of my other tools with the light pistons. For me, high impact speed reduces
tool breakage and makes smoother cuts."
Barry Trindle
