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Old 01-18-2012, 05:30 AM
SEngraver SEngraver is offline
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Default Re: New from Baltimore

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Originally Posted by WayFastWhitey View Post
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.
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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