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Selecting the proper burr for each job is as important to the quality of your work as the personal touch and technique you develop. There are many burrs to choose from. The type of material you are engraving on and the type of cut you wish to make will help in the selection. You should try many different types on all surfaces. Don't be affraid to experiment to find the burrs that work best for you. Here is a recomendation chart to help in your selection.
We do not intend this chart to be the final answer, only a suggested starting point.
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Carbide
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Diamond
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Stone
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| Glass |
x |
x |
x |
| Wood |
x |
x |
x |
| Metal |
x |
x |
- |
| Stone |
- |
x |
- |
| Ceramics |
x |
x |
- |
| Steel |
x |
x |
- |
| Silver |
x |
x |
- |
| Ivory |
x |
x |
- |
| Horn |
x |
x |
- |
| Antler |
x |
x |
- |
| Gold |
x |
x |
- |
| Brass |
x |
x |
- |
Shapes To Choose From
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Round Diamonds |
2001, 2002, 2017 |
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Football Diamond |
2003, 2037 |
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Pencil Diamond |
2004, 2005, 2006 |
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Wheel Diamond |
2007 |
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Flame Diamond |
2035 |
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Oval Diamond |
2033, 2034, 2038 |
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Multi Dish Diamond |
2036 |
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Round End Carbide |
2008, 2009, 2010, 2028, 2029, 2030 |
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Crosscut Carbide |
2016 |
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Scrimshaw Carbide |
2027 |
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Pinpoint Carbide |
2018 |
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Straightcut Carbide |
2012 |
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Tapered Flat End Carbide |
2013 |
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Tapered Round End Carbide |
2014, 2015 |
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Inverted Cone Carbide |
2011, 2031, 2032 |
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Green & White Stones |
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
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