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MONOGRAM MONDAYS // Download a new free monogram every week from the book Monograms in Three and Four Letters Suitable for Engraving, Painting, Piercing, Embroidering, Carving, etc. This book is by heraldic engraver J. Gordon Smith and was published circa 1903.

Monogram 022: K.T.D.
This monogram is from Plate 15 and is Image 139 from the book Monograms in Three and Four Letters Suitable for Engraving, Painting, Piercing, Embroidering, Carving, etc. Look for a new free download every Monday -- What a great way to start the week!...

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Free Art Download: Monogram Mondays
Looking for copyright free artwork to engrave that's actually useable? Your search is over. GRS is providing copyright free artwork from the public domain that comes from a rare 1903 publication. The book itself was printed using the original engraved copper plates by the heraldic artist J. Gordon Smith. This book has over 600 wonderfully and masterfully designed three and four letter monograms....

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TUTORIALS // Learn engraving, stone setting, and more.

Bulino Engraving: A Look at the Nicki Pendant by GRS TOOLS / ASHTON LUDDEN
Bulino (which means "graver" in Italian) engraving is a technique used by many engravers. Traditionally created by cutting very small lines or dots, some engravers may utilize a combination of both lines and dots in their work....

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Sharpening Traditional Onglette Gravers by MIKE CIRELLI
A quick how-to for sharpening onglette gravers....

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The “Volcano” Stone Setting Technique: Part 2 by D.J. GLASER
Follow along with Volcano Setting Part 2 to get inside this technique using an oval-shaped yellow sapphire set in stainless steel....

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The “Volcano” Stone Setting Technique: Part 1 by D.J. GLASER
Written and developed by D.J. Glaser, this stone setting tutorial will show you how to make this creative setting! Learn the breakthrough technique today with this tutorial....

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TECH TIPS & TRICKS // Get useful technical tips, tricks, and helpful hints for using GRS products here.

Handpiece Hose Attachment
Need to replace a hose on your GRS handpiece? This helpful hint will help you change a hose quickly and easily....

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How to Blacken an Engraving by SAM ALFANO
Get a few pointers on blackening an engraving with tips from Sam Alfano of iGraver.com....

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GraverMax / GraverMate Foot Control and Throttle by SAM ALFANO
Here's a quick explanation with questions and answers for this foot control....

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Using Diamond Spray Correctly by SAM ALFANO
This article explains how to use Diamond Spray through question and answer....

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MANUALS // Find online product manuals and PDF downloads for GRS products.
Air Solenoid Valve Kit for GRS Machines
How to replace the Air Solenoid Valve.
GraverSmith: Quick Setup Guide
Quick setup guide for getting started with the GraverSmith.
GraverMax G8: Quick Setup Guide
Get started with the GraverMax G8 in a few short and simple steps using this Quick Setup Guide.
C-Max Burin Kit Instructions
Find out how to use the GRS C-Max Burin Kit.


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INTERNATIONAL DEALERS // Find an authorized GRS dealer closer to home.

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WEBSITE LINKS // Helpful links to websites outside GRS Tools, as well as some GRS-related sites.

FEGA Site: fega.com
Find out how you can be a part of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA). Promoting the art of firearm engraving since 1981.

Hand Engraving Gallery Site: handengravinggallery.com
Find engraved work for sale and showcased.

Sam Alfano's iGraver Site: igraver.com
Contains dozens of tutorials from Sam Alfano, plus the largest online community for hand engravers.

GRSTC Schedule Site: grstrainingcenter.com
Get the latest GRSTC schedule online through this quick link.


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REPAIR CENTER // Need your GRS machine serviced? Before you call, find out more about how we repair machines and parts and get a general estimate for your product.

Warranty, Repair and Registration
For the first two years GRS will repair or replace (at GRS’s option) any part that proves to be defective in material or workmanship. Products covered by other manufacturer’s guarantees / warranties are NOT included. DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONTAMINATED COMPRESSED AIR IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY....

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General Estimate for Repairs
If you find your GRS machine isn't performing like it once did, it might be time for service or repair. Here you can find an outline of our in-house repair process and a general estimate* of repair cost for serviceable machines....

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