01-18-2012, 05:30 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: New from Baltimore
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Originally Posted by WayFastWhitey
Hey there everyone. I'm brand new to this site, and aside from engraving my name on my tools, I'm new to engraving. I work on cars for a living and I bought an electric engraver similar to this http://matcotools.com/catalog/product/D290/ENGRAVER/ some years ago specifically to put my name on my tools. But, having played around with it a little bit, I'm really interested in learning this art form that just doesn't seem to be in the automotive or motorcycle world as much as it used to.
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HI Wayfast,
Welcome to the Engraving Forum its good good to have you here.
As for learning I suggest reading up, see videos, and build up you knowledge and if possible even enrol for a taster / starters course in your area.
Book;
The art of Engraving by Mr.Meek
These links will be useful;
http://www.engravingschool.com/
Videos;
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=2904
Tools;
http://www.airgraver.com/Hand_Engrav...s_Overview.htm
Please get advise before you get tools.
SE
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