MICHAEL
Elite Cafe Member
I've been talking to the good folks at GRS about purchasing an EMZ-5 microscope. I engrave mostly firearms in Nimscke period style. I am going into my 6th year of engraving. I want to get quality tools that will last but not buy anything I don't really need. I've read through the forum to learn about scopes / work bench set-up but still want to be sure I get what I need. I planned on a set-up like Rex and some others have with the drill press stand. I just saw Steve Lindsay is selling a new engraving stand with a turn table on top. My questions are, would this be better at about $500 as compared to a drill press stand:biggrin:? Do I need a turn table? Do I need a positioning vise? Do I need the Optia LED ring light.
I may be over thinking all this but it is a lot of money and just wanted some opinions of those who have been there and done that.
I have a Gravermach with 901 hand piece. Currently using optivisor. I wear glasses but don't need them for close up, as long as work is 8-12 inches away.
I may be over thinking all this but it is a lot of money and just wanted some opinions of those who have been there and done that.
I have a Gravermach with 901 hand piece. Currently using optivisor. I wear glasses but don't need them for close up, as long as work is 8-12 inches away.