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Old 06-11-2019, 06:42 PM
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Hello everyone,

I am Lalli and I have been engraving since January this year and I have a GRS Graver Max but would love to buy the Classic Palm Control. I was confused seeing so many options for handles.

Can you please advise/suggest which handle is best with the classic PC
Santoprene rubber handle,
Burl Wood Handle or Steel,
(Damascas is out of budget for now)

Thanks so much! Kind Regards - Lalli
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Old 06-12-2019, 08:18 AM
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I love my stainless steel handle. I think the extra inertia the weight provides improves the high power performance a little bit. And it’s engravable...that I might get to one day!
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Old 06-12-2019, 09:49 AM
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ive been using the rubber handle for years and find it comfortable, but if using it for deep cutting or sculpting the heaver steel handle would be better.
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Old 06-12-2019, 09:28 PM
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@tsterling - Thanks so much for responding.
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Old 06-12-2019, 09:30 PM
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@carl bleile - Thanks so much for responding. I am a beginner and yes I will be trying to practice for longer hours (hopefully) and comfort is the main thing.
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Hello everyone,

I am Lalli and I have been engraving since January this year and I have a GRS Graver Max but would love to buy the Classic Palm Control. I was confused seeing so many options for handles.

Can you please advise/suggest which handle is best with the classic PC
Santoprene rubber handle,
Burl Wood Handle or Steel,
(Damascas is out of budget for now)

Thanks so much! Kind Regards - Lalli

Hi Lalli
I have used the black handles on the artisan and classic air gravers since I acquired them some years back ,they work fine , I also use the tungsten piston too with the same handle.


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Old 06-13-2019, 10:05 AM
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@SEngraver - Thanks so much! I finally placed an order for the Classic PC set with Santoprene rubber handle for now. Will eventually add the burl and steel handles to my collection once I actually hopefully start selling my engraved pieces in the future.
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@SEngraver - Thanks so much! I finally placed an order for the Classic PC set with Santoprene rubber handle for now. Will eventually add the burl and steel handles to my collection once I actually hopefully start selling my engraved pieces in the future.

Hi Lalli
All the best . Remember to get some templates and graver blanks.

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