[redgreen]

Experience counts, skill and knowledge gained in a search for expression can coalesce into a interesting outcome. Metal engraving and carving is an art and the skill is not always easily attained, you may learn a little from the absolute requirements of serenity and tenacity as they can be the most difficult to obtain for they come from within. Feeding the fire of desire while assuring the kettle of necessity doesn't boil over is a dance, however awkward or graceful.

I'm sure you will be welcome here, everyone is helpful and kind. Post your self made tools in the main forum I'm sure most will find them interesting and the experienced may offer some suggestions and opinions on their useability. Workholding can be done in so many ways, starting out it is easiest to cut flat surfaces so work can simply be glued to a block of wood tall enough to miss your other hand when you slip. Well I think this is where I came in, good luck.

Bob