Brian,
Excellent story. One never knows when they will be in that predicament. When hand engraving is your livelihood, every minute counts. There has been debates on other forums on how a different hand piece can or cannot make one a better or faster engraver. I believe that will be a never ending story because people are really partial to their equipment in hand. I am one to stand up proudly to say this Palm Control is absolutely fascinating from several different angles, and your story is just one of the many angles. Steve's Palm Control, I believe, has made me a better and faster engraver. I am capable of accomplishing great strides in my work much easier and faster. I am using "power" where I couldn't before in delicate area's where only a push tool would do. Then with the simple twist of a ring, hog out huge amounts of steel. Do all that with absolutely no power to the house or even "while sailing!" Nothing short of fascinating.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Rich Hambrook