Pneumatic Gravers

[PathfinderNC]

I recently learned that there is/are things called pneumatic gravers! The one I saw is called Graver Max ( by Vevor) and the craftsman using one did some nice looking engraving on brass for his rifle.
I would be interested in this machine and would really like any info yon how these are used and so forth. (In thinking about its use I am imagining some simple decorative engraving work on butt caps and side plates, etc.)
I know it’s no replacement for hand engraving, which is something I really can’t envision trying to learn at this point, in as much as I would love to.
Thanks very much!

 

[Capt. Jas.]

I used the Lindsay engraving system before. I also use their templates ans jigs to sharpen my gravers for hammer and chisel engraving.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

They are expensive. All the same sharpening techniques still have to be learned. You still must learn to draw. Most guys buy a microscope to go with them. Remember, all the old KY engravers worked with hammer and chisel. If they did it, you can do it.

 

[Phil Coffins]

I made a pneumatic graver by altering a Harbor Freight air compressor and a little aluminum screw driver kit. With some plastic air tubing it did work for about $40 and some effort. The reed valve is removed so the air move both forwards and back driving a steel ball as the hammer. My artistic skills are poor but it did cut lines allowing me to focus on the cutting rather then the hammer.
IMG_0113 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[LRB]

I made a pneumatic graver by altering a Harbor Freight air compressor and a little aluminum screw driver kit. With some plastic air tubing it did work for about $40 and some effort. The reed valve is removed so the air move both forwards and back driving a steel ball as the hammer. My artistic skills are poor but it did cut lines allowing me to focus on the cutting rather then the hammer.
IMG_0113 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

No offense intended, but you coulda done better than that with hammer & chisel!