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I use my Gravermeister to set with, I never did learn to engrave
with it, But it is excellent for Bead raising and cutting seats as
well as Prong or Bezel setting, mine is an older unit with 800 to
1200 strokes per minute, (the newer ones operate at up to 2400
strokes per minute). The pressure, or force of the hammer is
controlled by a foot pedal and the speed by a lever on the side. I
have no problems setting Opals in White Palladium gold and with the
available hand pieces; I have two a medium quick change and a Bullino
style quick change, that I use the most. I wish I had waited for the
Gravermaster. It is a smaller unit, but requires a separate
compressor, Most shops have one any way for a sand blaster or wax
injector or other air powered devices. The quick change is great, I
keep about 20 adaptors with a few gravers and a lot of beading and
stippling tools, with the Gravermaster though it is my understanding
that you can purchase rotary hand pieces as well, a very nice
advantage. They aren't cheap or inexpensive, mine is over 15 years
old and still works great it has had quite a bit of use. (and I have
seen what they can do in the hands of a skilled engraver). You can
develop quite a bit of strength if necessary, more than enough to
move Low karat gold channels or .950 Platinum, I haven't tried any
cobalt alloy but I would imagine that they will develop as much power
as necessary.
Usual disclaimer, no connection with the company just a satisfied
user of a good tool
Kenneth Ferrell
www.shadras.com
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