[Jewelry making - Article 00007] - Re: [Orchid] Used hand engraving equipment.

[Dreamgate9]

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    Paul, I will be letting go of some of my antique tool collection soon
    (when I have time to take some digital photos). I have several old
    style engraving balls--the type with the narrow neck, and a lot of
    old gravers. These are all in excellent, usable condition, and I
    have used several of them over the years. I looked for many years
    trying to find one of these and when I finally did find one, I
    seemed to find several. Over the years, I have accumulated 8 of
    these, of various manufacturers and sizes. The round ball, currently
    manufactured, is an adaptation of a die sinker's ball. The older
    style engraver's ball is taller, and narrow at the top. Your hand
    fits neatly around the neck, making it easy to turn. These are great
    for lettering and scroll designs, but not as steady for setting
    (hammering or pushing on them makes them tip). 

    Let me know if you're interested. 

Doug Zaruba

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