How to set the graver blade into graver handle?

[Gemsetterchris]

Lol, then you'll need a diamond disc grinder to go with...

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[Goldsmith]

I assume you don't use HSS scorpers?

Peter, I use Glardon Vallorbe Chrome Steel scorpers. Many years ago, an old customer and friend gave me a commission to carve his family crest in silver. When finished he asked what he owed me and I said it was a gift, he wouldn't accept it that way so I asked him to buy me some scorpers the next time he exhibited at the Basel fair. Which he did, he bought me three boxes of gravers/scorpers from a tool supplier at the show, this was way back in 1990, each box was full of various shapes as he thought that they were a tool that needed replacing regularly. I still have two full boxes of unused blades so I won't be changing to HSS blades any time soon.

James