Broms Cobb Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 quick question, Drag diamond or rotating - how to identify the differnces? I seem to get mixed up, do I paint the end or do you guys have other ways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 I don't paint either. I only infill with paint on engravers brass ( memorial plaques) when cut with a carbide cutter. A rotating diamond won't cut deep enough to fill. I use drag diamond on aluminium trophy plaques and a rotating diamond usually on pet discs or nickel plated plinth bands on cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Yes paint the back of the cutter shaft a different colour easiest way to do it, I used the wifes nail varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, Michael said: I don't paint either. I only infill with paint on engravers brass ( memorial plaques) when cut with a carbide cutter. A rotating diamond won't cut deep enough to fill. I use drag diamond on aluminium trophy plaques and a rotating diamond usually on pet discs or nickel plated plinth bands on cups. Sorry, totally misunderstood the question!!!! kobblers and grahamparker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, Michael said: Sorry, totally misunderstood the question!!!! Done that myself many times. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Very easy when using Gravograph Twin-cut, Drag insert is smooth sided, Rotational has turned groove. I have various burnishing diamonds too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricolourblade Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Drag diamond is just pointed like a pencil but rotating diamond is cut and has flat faced sides ( faceted ) If I understood the question right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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