[ShawnReed]

hello everyone my name is shawn. i am from a very small town in East Tennessee. i collect hobbies that involve metal. i do blacksmithing, knife making, and i build custom tattoo machines.( every part except the screws). i also run a small motorcycle and paint shop.

my engraving experience so far is, well not as good as i had hoped. i think the biggest problem is my tools. they consist of old mill bits that i have forged into gravers. i wish i would have read about tool angels and tips before i started.

one thing i must say is, you guys rock. i have noticed several posts where you are willing to answer noob questions. sometimes the same questions over and over. you share your knowledge freely, and even go as far to help people with tools. the kid from Vietnam you helped was just amazing. it is selfless acts like that, and the willingness to help that made me want to join.

Thanks for the great site, and the great information.