Graham Short managed to engrave three words on the edge of a razor blade. You can only see it at 400x magnification (or by going to the link to see a larger picture). The 64-year-old Short, who admits he is obsessed with miniature engraving, made about 150 attempts before he got the engraving right.
Link -via J-Walk Blog
(Image credit: Cascade)
He was only able to work at night, when traffic vibrations are at a minimum, with his right arm bound to the arm of his chair with a luggage strap to minimise unwanted movement. He uses a stethoscope to monitor his heart, attempting a stroke of the letter only between beats, when his body is perfectly still. He swims 10,000 metres a day and can slow his heart rate to 30 beats a minute.
He worked from midnight to 5.30am most nights of the week, for seven months on his razor blade. On a good night he’d manage three minuscule letters.
The Wilkinson’s Sword blade is now available to buy, with a £47,500 price tag.
Link -via J-Walk Blog
(Image credit: Cascade)
Jesus. Are we sure he isn't a psychopath?
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This guy is more dedicated and focused about things that don't matter than I will ever be about things that do matter. What does that say about me? I dunno, mate, I dunno... but I'm feeling a tad intimidated by this bloke atm.
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That's absolutely incredible that he has the patience to engrave something so tiny.
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