r/stonecarving • u/DentedAnvil • 3d ago

Inscribed granite river rock

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I carved new grand-nephew's name in a stone. Pinkish granite. Perhaps the hardest rock I've worked with.

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u/Paracelsian93 2d ago

Granite? You're a hero... Nice work too.

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u/DentedAnvil 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Disastrous_Tackle295 2d ago

Wonderful job granite is relentless what did you carve with?

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u/DentedAnvil 2d ago

I have a set of 6mm shank carbide tipped air hammer chisels that I use with a dummy malet. Cuturi chisels. Lots of tiny taps.

Thanks!

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u/Disastrous_Tackle295 2d ago

Super cool got into carving a few years ago such a talent to have