What is a "MILGRAIN Tool" & why is it used? - 9 photos.

  A "Milgrain tool" is used basically for ornamental designing. It is a rotating round wheel with little indentations around it's circumference.

 When this wheel is pressed against the fine edge of metal, the resulting pattern is similar to little 'balls' on the line of metal cutting.

 Here is an up-close view of this 'rotating wheel'.

 Some of these Milgrain wheels are made in France, hence the initial "F". The number 12 signifies the size of this particular wheel.

 For safe-keeping in case of getting damaged, its advisable to keep them in a container. The wooden handle is the only method used to hold it safely, while in use.

 

  Here is the country name embossed-stamped into the steel-pin tool.

 This internet page explains fully how and where this Milgrain tool is being used.

   For safety purposes, it's advisable to keep these delicate tools in your wooden box.

 Here are 6 sizes of Milgrain tools, these tools will give the user different sizes of these little 'balls'.

 This wooden box has room for duplicate sets of tools. If one favourite Milgrain Tool gets worn, there is another ready for engraving.