Bob Ryder
Member
Hi all,
Just wanted to introduce myself I have been lurking on the site for some time, adding a few short comments. I have wanted to learn how to engrave for years. I was doing some research on scrimshaw, and I hit on this site, and its been mind boggling since. So I am excited yet apprehensive. So far, all I have done is read on here, sketch and buy Meek's book and a now a ball vice. There is so much nice work on this forum, and so much to learn its a bit daunting. I just need to remember, I don't need to learn every single thing there is. My plan right now is to learn enough to engrave some decent knives some day, maybe some rings or things for family and friends, with hidden aspirations of guns. (not without some training).
While financially not in a place I can buy the world and not willing to go to power stuff just to see, but can buy some decent stuff, I plan on starting by purchasing a ball vice. some already cut gravers. a handle for those that I can use a chase hammer on. an optivisor or something similar. some practice items, sharpening help.
I am struggling at the sharpening issue. I will have to get a better handle on this or it will be pointless.....sorry for the pun (no I'm not). Like some others mentioned on this subject, as I read Meek's book, its difficult for me to understand. I will have to retry. But I am concerned with this part.
I would also be interested in taking classes when I can. but haven't seen anything locally to Savannah yet. I have looked around but not found anything. If I'm missing that,,,, would someone please let me know.
I would love to find something for a complete newbie, but Ive learned many other things the hard way, so. I will do what I got to do.
I will give advance thanks to all that will help, and actually already have.
Bob
did I mention Im long winded...
Just wanted to introduce myself I have been lurking on the site for some time, adding a few short comments. I have wanted to learn how to engrave for years. I was doing some research on scrimshaw, and I hit on this site, and its been mind boggling since. So I am excited yet apprehensive. So far, all I have done is read on here, sketch and buy Meek's book and a now a ball vice. There is so much nice work on this forum, and so much to learn its a bit daunting. I just need to remember, I don't need to learn every single thing there is. My plan right now is to learn enough to engrave some decent knives some day, maybe some rings or things for family and friends, with hidden aspirations of guns. (not without some training).
While financially not in a place I can buy the world and not willing to go to power stuff just to see, but can buy some decent stuff, I plan on starting by purchasing a ball vice. some already cut gravers. a handle for those that I can use a chase hammer on. an optivisor or something similar. some practice items, sharpening help.
I am struggling at the sharpening issue. I will have to get a better handle on this or it will be pointless.....sorry for the pun (no I'm not). Like some others mentioned on this subject, as I read Meek's book, its difficult for me to understand. I will have to retry. But I am concerned with this part.
I would also be interested in taking classes when I can. but haven't seen anything locally to Savannah yet. I have looked around but not found anything. If I'm missing that,,,, would someone please let me know.
I would love to find something for a complete newbie, but Ive learned many other things the hard way, so. I will do what I got to do.
I will give advance thanks to all that will help, and actually already have.
Bob
did I mention Im long winded...