I think what I find most inspiring about going through Uri's catalogue of videos is seeing that you really can produce fine work even with 'rudimentary' equipment - here Uri is the one moving around the piece held in a normal vice. Later on he gets a 'proper' engraver's ball-vice which allows him to stay in place and spin the work around instead. Same results - only difference is the craftsman's comfort (and I'm guessing the years of skill acquired 'doing it the hard way' first). I dunno. I find it really encouraging. Thank you Uri.
Hello my good friends! I'm really happy to see that you enjoy this video. I just want to mention that I've ended up sharpening the face of the Chisel closer to 45 degrees and the heel at around 17 degrees. That produced the best results for me.
If I remember rightly I ordered them from Hong Kong (on ebay). Yes, they did take a while to get here. I can't say with certainty that they are indeed hss , since I don't have the expertise to confirm, but they definitely have the feel and the hardness of a hss, especially when I tried, in previous attempts, to heat treat them I realize that its not your ordinary High carbon steel. if you can get your hands on some O1 tool steel that would work just as well.
You sir are a true craftsman. Call yourself an amateur? You’re much too modest. As I RUclipsr myself I understand the amount of effort involved in running a channel, so I want to thank you for the humour, the educational content and above all entertaining video. Keep it up : )
My Dad discovered you the other day online and is delighted with you and your work! He also is a Craftsman and we are of Germanic descent as well. God bless mein Freund!
The best tuto about metal carving/engraving making tool there is on utube...simply informative, gets it straight to ur head, easy,fast homemade diy...great job.. keep it up
Uri, if your an amateur then they haven’t created a name (handle) for me. Non-existent comes to mind. Thank you for your videos I don’t watch them to learn new skills, I watch them because of your humor, expertise, many abilities, exciting builds, beautiful tools/inventions and all around great personality. This I can do, copying you is out of the question for me, but enjoying your channel never ceases to amaze and humor me. Thank you Sir.
What I learned is, my printer ink is acetone proof. Hands down man, your videos may not be tutorials, but they teach you more than any other or real tutorial videos on YT!!
It's a great pleasure to sit and watch you in your element, enjoying that what you're doing in any of your programs, at whenever you release them, are almost always feel free, are educational, often make,'s me laugh, Uri you are telented humourous and appear to be a good person all the good for the future from the Heart ❤️
This is one of my favorite videos by you simply because your other videos really piqued my interest and I want to try engraving myself. So I'm very thankful for every explanation regarding the basics!(:
Thank you Yuri, such deep humility from such an extraordinarily gifted craftsman, such a nice thing to see and hear. Thank you for sharing your seriously beautiful work with us all yet again, if I end being even half as good a craftsman as you are Yuri I would be pleased and would be in the top level of workers, you, you are at the top, thank you
Yet another skill i will struggle to find time to master_ I need to stop watching RUclips because I keep getting inspired to try new things-only 24 hours in a day... Thanks Uri-these problems are to be savoured!
I don't know how I've missed your video's for so long, but I think you under state your abilities. An amateur wouldn't understand the cutting finish to the angle of the face of the tool, as you do. By watching you, and I certainly don't understand it yet, I am closer. I have tried this before with great frustration for not understanding said relationship and I quit. now I think I may try again.
Thank you for the insperation and advice Herr Uri. I ordered the hhs online and made my first graver this weekend, wish me luck! Thanks again for sharing.
All those interested in this skill development should watch and study from this video which is clearly illustrated the techniques and methodologies used. Liquids and chemicals should be explained, specially for beginners. Overall, very good.
Uri - I love your videos and always look forward to seeing you working in your shop! I am new to engraving and have been following your instructions and having fun with my first try at it. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Big Thumbs Up!
Trust me both of my parents were artist my grandparents were artist and you are no amateur sir you are a highly qualified to do the job and most steady at your job keep up the good work were all back in thank you
Very good tutorial; thank you. In the past I have made some crude gravers, and my attempts at engraving always resulted in the metal looking like beavers have chewed it. You have given me some good ideas, and inspiration to go back and try again.
Watching your videos has real gotten me back into making stuff. Decided to make myself a whittling toolbox and included various bits of brass so when I build some engraving tools I can have a go. Thanks for the inspiration!
same that below, i really enjoyed your demonstration, thanks for your time, so nice to discover your design, engraving process. It illuminates my morning :-)
Greetings from Missouri!Thank you for making your videos. Your style of working, and teaching really works well for me, and it’s amazing what you are able to create.
Good work Bud! You teach well and learn fast. Trial and error on the proper angle for the engraver but you didn't give up and succeeded in making your own tools. I salute you from Canada.
Manishma Uri! I love your work, I’ve seen all your videos, very impressive. You’ve actually inspired me to try engraving for the first time, thank you for that. Also, when you speak of getting the scrollwork “symmetrical” and “curvier”, the concept (I believe) you’re speaking of is known as “fairing a curve”. A proper, aesthetically pleasing curve is said to be a “fair curve”. The easiest way I know to fair a curve is to look at your work from eye level. At that vantage point it is much easier to see where the curve is going “off”. Thanks again and keep up the great work, friend.
Great stuff Uri, sometimes these things can be made to seem more complicated than they are. Cool to see just how little you really need to get started.
Fantastic work with simple tools. I laughed so hard as you said you were an "amateur" then proceeded to stab you hand. Makes me feel a lot better about my own mistakes. 😅
Uri, we come to watch your inventive skills, so stop worrying about language skills. Another excellent video!!! You are certainly a very talented person.
IMHO you do impressive work both in your graver making & your engravings. I too am an amateur, been engraving now off & on for 12 years. I should probably just get serious about it but engraving always was just a hobby, something to have fun with. I don't think we ever stop refining our craft & certainly there's always more to learn, you do beautiful work Uri. Cheers my friend from Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦
Very nice video, I watched the hammer engraving video first. I've always wanted to try this...as a graphic designer I appreciate design and form with these scrolls. Reminds me of gun engraving and leather engraving...very nice work..thanks for sharing
Thank you! I’ve just discovered your videos and they are so inspiring. I am a self taught jeweller and i’m wanting to venture into engraving. This video is very helpful!
Wow, you always do a really good job with your scroll designs. You should do a video about your technical background- you seem to know a lot of crafts.
I always thought an engraver is something you have to buy because its some complicated geometry and special steel that had to be done by a professional....man you make things look so simple! Amazing
I have pretty much no artistic ability, but after watching a bunch of your videos, I caught the engraving and making things in an ornate French style bug. I'm currently making an old balance scale, and the first thing I thought it needed was engraving, so I figured maybe I'd start here with the tools. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for a starter video. I actually made 2 chisels after I saw your video where you made some for your friend. But I haven't tried them, yet. But I tried and watched some scrollwork. These scrolls are still so hard for me. But I managed to imitate some scrollwork of Israhel van Meckenmen. Now, my next step is buying some acetone to transfer the pictures. This is, what you made me doing. :)
Very enjoyable Uri, I'd like to see how you tweek your tools to get them up to par. I believe that Fine Tuning video would be very helpful to lots of craftsmen. Great videos keep up the good work!
What a great video! Thank you for showing how you made the engraving tools. I was hoping for a video of that. I want to make a set now. Please show more how to videos. Thanks again!
Great video, this is exactly what I was looking for, as a DIY guy looking to get into engraving! Also you have the perfect amount of detail without giving too much info. Again, great video, this has earned my subscription!
I think what I find most inspiring about going through Uri's catalogue of videos is seeing that you really can produce fine work even with 'rudimentary' equipment - here Uri is the one moving around the piece held in a normal vice. Later on he gets a 'proper' engraver's ball-vice which allows him to stay in place and spin the work around instead. Same results - only difference is the craftsman's comfort (and I'm guessing the years of skill acquired 'doing it the hard way' first). I dunno. I find it really encouraging. Thank you Uri.
Hello my good friends! I'm really happy to see that you enjoy this video. I just want to mention that I've ended up sharpening the face of the Chisel closer to 45 degrees and the heel at around 17 degrees. That produced the best results for me.
If I remember rightly I ordered them from Hong Kong (on ebay). Yes, they did take a while to get here. I can't say with certainty that they are indeed hss , since I don't have the expertise to confirm, but they definitely have the feel and the hardness of a hss, especially when I tried, in previous attempts, to heat treat them I realize that its not your ordinary High carbon steel. if you can get your hands on some O1 tool steel that would work just as well.
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You search silversteel (Silberstahl), Material No. 1.2210 Short name: 115 CrV 3 a CromVanadium steel, this is right for engraving tools
Thanks.
Good job
I love your videos. The innocence and honesty are refreshing.
Agreed wholeheartedly. He's so humble he still considers himself an amateur. Can't get more modest than that.
In addition, Uri is a god level tier old-school craftsman with a stellar sense of humor!
What a grand and intoxicating innocence!
- Dagoth Uri
You are no amateur Uri, you are better than most professionals. Good work.
You sir are a true craftsman. Call yourself an amateur? You’re much too modest. As I RUclipsr myself I understand the amount of effort involved in running a channel, so I want to thank you for the humour, the educational content and above all entertaining video. Keep it up : )
My Dad discovered you the other day online and is delighted with you and your work! He also is a Craftsman and we are of Germanic descent as well. God bless mein Freund!
The best tuto about metal carving/engraving making tool there is on utube...simply informative, gets it straight to ur head, easy,fast homemade diy...great job.. keep it up
Uri, if your an amateur then they haven’t created a name (handle) for me. Non-existent comes to mind. Thank you for your videos I don’t watch them to learn new skills, I watch them because of your humor, expertise, many abilities, exciting builds, beautiful tools/inventions and all around great personality. This I can do, copying you is out of the question for me, but enjoying your channel never ceases to amaze and humor me. Thank you Sir.
Too much fun watching these. The guy is an original. Don't ever change, Uri!
Thanks!
What I learned is, my printer ink is acetone proof. Hands down man, your videos may not be tutorials, but they teach you more than any other or real tutorial videos on YT!!
It's a great pleasure to sit and watch you in your element, enjoying that what you're doing in any of your programs, at whenever you release them, are almost always feel free, are educational, often make,'s me laugh, Uri you are telented humourous and appear to be a good person all the good for the future from the Heart ❤️
"Just get it to cherry red... which is... the color of cherries..." :D
Well, he's not wrong! :)
noctrnalAndroid LOL😂
me too rolling on the floor
Actually, the cherries should be ripe.
Which are anything from black-red, to pink-red! And, you can have the steel TOO hot as well. I think that using a magnet is a much better method.
You're absolutely inspiring man, thanks for the advice
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1:10 Haha bang, smash, pots and pans fall, camera shakes ! “Oops, sorry” haha I love these videos!
Nothing you make is ever plain! Making gravers... with beautiful, fancy handles! I love your videos! Amateur? I think not!!! Your work is fantastic!
This is one of my favorite videos by you simply because your other videos really piqued my interest and I want to try engraving myself. So I'm very thankful for every explanation regarding the basics!(:
This channel is growing rapidly. Good : it's a gem.
A new Uri video... Today is a good day!
If you enjoyed it, that is a good day for me too!
I did! Those scrolls are just beautiful. It's very interesting to see the process. Look forward to more videos!
Thank you Yuri, such deep humility from such an extraordinarily gifted craftsman, such a nice thing to see and hear. Thank you for sharing your seriously beautiful work with us all yet again, if I end being even half as good a craftsman as you are Yuri I would be pleased and would be in the top level of workers, you, you are at the top, thank you
Your gesture is enhancing over time, your engraving skills have made a step forward.
Artisan, Craftsman, Virtuoso, Savant.
Yet another skill i will struggle to find time to master_ I need to stop watching RUclips because I keep getting inspired to try new things-only 24 hours in a day...
Thanks Uri-these problems are to be savoured!
I don't know how I've missed your video's for so long, but I think you under state your abilities. An amateur wouldn't understand the cutting finish to the angle of the face of the tool, as you do. By watching you, and I certainly don't understand it yet, I am closer. I have tried this before with great frustration for not understanding said relationship and I quit. now I think I may try again.
This is a complete HOW TO video from making your tools to the final outcome....very nice thank you
I am gold & silversmith, engraving is one of my passion. Thanks For your technic.
Thank you for the insperation and advice Herr Uri. I ordered the hhs online and made my first graver this weekend, wish me luck! Thanks again for sharing.
All those interested in this skill development should watch and study from this video which is clearly illustrated the techniques and methodologies used.
Liquids and chemicals should be explained, specially for beginners.
Overall, very good.
Beautiful workmanship. Both the tools and the engraving.
Uri - I love your videos and always look forward to seeing you working in your shop!
I am new to engraving and have been following your instructions and having fun with my first try at it.
Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Big Thumbs Up!
Trust me both of my parents were artist my grandparents were artist and you are no amateur sir you are a highly qualified to do the job and most steady at your job keep up the good work were all back in thank you
You are a very skilled man with a chisel and have such a creative mind. I also love your sense of humor and aspire to be a person like you someday.
Great, Uri. Really instructional and very encouraging. Thank you.
Very good tutorial; thank you. In the past I have made some crude gravers, and my attempts at engraving always resulted in the metal looking like beavers have chewed it. You have given me some good ideas, and inspiration to go back and try again.
You are so skilled my friend, I am really tempted to try this, fantastic video
Really enjoyed your tutorial - Thank you Uri!
This video is the answer to my prayers man. I've been trying to find instructions on how to get started in engraving and this just made my day.
so much fun to be educated in making things pretty. great video.
Watching your videos has real gotten me back into making stuff. Decided to make myself a whittling toolbox and included various bits of brass so when I build some engraving tools I can have a go. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the way you present your videos.
Very entertaining
I'm a new subscriber and this channel is the best! I learn something every video. I now want to learn engraving.
Very nice tutorial. Patience and a steady hand. Enjoy your videos very much.
"That's all there is to it." lol
Dude... you're a seriously impressive artist. You make it look so effortless!
same that below, i really enjoyed your demonstration, thanks for your time, so nice to discover your design, engraving process. It illuminates my morning :-)
Greetings from Missouri!Thank you for making your videos. Your style of working, and teaching really works well for me, and it’s amazing what you are able to create.
I appreciate your use of the English Engineering System for the sake of us Americans who don't know any better. :-)
Thank you. It was really nice to see how you set out your scrollwork.
Love your work and the accent think it suits your work as jeweller
I dont know what im watching or how I got here, but you seem good at it.
You deserve a like.
Your tool collection is looking and working, pretty spectacularly URI Tuchman.
Good work Bud! You teach well and learn fast. Trial and error on the proper angle for the engraver but you didn't give up and succeeded in making your own tools. I salute you from Canada.
Manishma Uri! I love your work, I’ve seen all your videos, very impressive. You’ve actually inspired me to try engraving for the first time, thank you for that.
Also, when you speak of getting the scrollwork “symmetrical” and “curvier”, the concept (I believe) you’re speaking of is known as “fairing a curve”. A proper, aesthetically pleasing curve is said to be a “fair curve”. The easiest way I know to fair a curve is to look at your work from eye level. At that vantage point it is much easier to see where the curve is going “off”.
Thanks again and keep up the great work, friend.
"I am a novice when it comes to engraving"
Makes a gorgeous engraving set and goes on to make a perfect engraving
Great stuff Uri, sometimes these things can be made to seem more complicated than they are. Cool to see just how little you really need to get started.
Fantastic work with simple tools. I laughed so hard as you said you were an "amateur" then proceeded to stab you hand. Makes me feel a lot better about my own mistakes. 😅
Great video....I enjoyed watching and learning from your experience...
I will try tomorrow!!! Thankyou so much!!! Clear and simply your video...
Uri, we come to watch your inventive skills, so stop worrying about language skills.
Another excellent video!!!
You are certainly a very talented person.
IMHO you do impressive work both in your graver making & your engravings. I too am an amateur, been engraving now off & on for 12 years. I should probably just get serious about it but engraving always was just a hobby, something to have fun with. I don't think we ever stop refining our craft & certainly there's always more to learn, you do beautiful work Uri. Cheers my friend from Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦
Very nice video, I watched the hammer engraving video first. I've always wanted to try this...as a graphic designer I appreciate design and form with these scrolls. Reminds me of gun engraving and leather engraving...very nice work..thanks for sharing
Thank you! I’ve just discovered your videos and they are so inspiring. I am a self taught jeweller and i’m wanting to venture into engraving. This video is very helpful!
Fantastic work and a great video to learn from. I'm going to make a few gravers today for myself!
Another great video Uri, always a pleasure to watch a master at work 😀👍
You are so very entertaining .... Varied content, making lots of different things too.
Superb , enjoyable viewing.
Again this was another great informative video and beautiful workmanship
I had to rewatch this. My weekend didn't seem complete until I've watched Uri! Beautiful work as always.
Wow, you always do a really good job with your scroll designs.
You should do a video about your technical background- you seem to know a lot of crafts.
I always thought an engraver is something you have to buy because its some complicated geometry and special steel that had to be done by a professional....man you make things look so simple! Amazing
Uri You are amazing. I am going to try making a engraver and probably fail but i will keep trying. Thank you for the lesson.
I have pretty much no artistic ability, but after watching a bunch of your videos, I caught the engraving and making things in an ornate French style bug. I'm currently making an old balance scale, and the first thing I thought it needed was engraving, so I figured maybe I'd start here with the tools.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much man! I was ready to give up before i started and then this video came! You are AWESOME!
You make it look so simple. Thank you
You're a legend, always learn something from your videos.
Yet again another fantastic tutorial Uri, keep up the great work
Thank you so much for a starter video. I actually made 2 chisels after I saw your video where you made some for your friend. But I haven't tried them, yet. But I tried and watched some scrollwork. These scrolls are still so hard for me. But I managed to imitate some scrollwork of Israhel van Meckenmen. Now, my next step is buying some acetone to transfer the pictures.
This is, what you made me doing. :)
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Very enjoyable Uri, I'd like to see how you tweek your tools to get them up to par. I believe that Fine Tuning video would be very helpful to lots of craftsmen. Great videos keep up the good work!
What a great video! Thank you for showing how you made the engraving tools. I was hoping for a video of that. I want to make a set now. Please show more how to videos. Thanks again!
Congrats Uriiiii. . . All your videos are a Masterclass Brother. . . Thanks for sharing in a Humble way with us. . . 👍🤜
Love your work. Make more video like this. Enjoy
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
I think I'll make one or two. I've always wanted to try engraving. Thanks for the video.
So much to learn. I repair stringed instruments in Vancouver. I always wished I could embellish mother of pearl and abalone inlays
Good job, nice worked. Really looking good !
Your work is so inspiring. I love your style and your honesty. Keep up the great work. I really enjoy watching.
its nice how you struggle for words :-), shows how genuine and innocent you are :-D
I love your weird machines and builds! Nice to see your channel growing as well!
Thank you for your talents & for sharing!
Thanks a lot for sharing Uri!
Beautiful mate!!!
Great video, this is exactly what I was looking for, as a DIY guy looking to get into engraving! Also you have the perfect amount of detail without giving too much info. Again, great video, this has earned my subscription!
EXCELLENT VIDEO - I'm just starting and you have given me a lot of direction.
Fantastic video! I've always been a bit apprehensive about making my own tools, but I think I'll give it a try now!
Thank you. Very informative and e entertaining too. You are certainly an artist.
Hello my friends, have you ever tried a pneumatic router? Very easy to use! The vibrating sound is simply wonderful for carving! feel like an artist
Your videos are sooooo useful!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Awesome video mate. Very informative and entertaining too. Cant wait for the next video!
Excellent work and another excellent video. Keep up the good work!
this is fantastic, making tools and using them. thanks for teaching us
Nice video and better explanation. CONGRATULATIONS
Bravisimo my friend,thank you for sharing your knowledge.👍
Thanks 🙏informative and well presented. Nice workmanship sir