• A set of six carving or intaglio tools with dark reddish-brown wooden handles and silver metal blades, displayed on a light beige surface. The clear packaging with red branding is visible in the upper left corner.
  • A set of six engraving tools featuring dark brown wooden handles and silver metal blades. Displayed in it's red presentation box, with clear cover so the tools are visible. The brand name 'Edward C. Lyons' is visible on the front.

E.C. Lyons Plate Maker Graver Tool Set

This E C Lyons 6-piece mushroom handle engraving set is designed for use on end grain hardwood, copper, zinc, other metals and thick engraving plastics.

Includes:

  • 2 x flat gravers in sizes #41 and #46, used for quickly clearing large plate areas, bright-cutting and lettering.
  • 2 x round gravers in sizes #54 and #60, offer easy control for cutting even and rounded lines
  • 1 x special lozenge in size #5 (equivalent to the lozenge size #8), often used as the main tool for engraving design. Ideal for line work.
  • Elliptical Tint Spitsticker #3, creates tapered lines of various thickness controlled by changes in pressure and is also useful for producing curved lines
SKU: R172

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