Here's what I have in mind. I should also have a basic WESTERN STARTUP for those want to cut that style. Comments and suggestions are welcome.
~Sam
HAND TOOLS STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Chasing hammer
2 square graver blanks
1 wooden or steel chisel handle
1 mushroom type hand graver handle
Medium and fine whetstone combo
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Bench vise
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
Video on hand sharpening
UPGRADES: Rotating engraver's vise, Optivisor, stereo microscope, sharpening fixture or template
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LOW BUDGET POWER ASSIST STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Ngraver flex shaft handpiece (requires Foredom type motor) or GRS System 3 (requires air compressor)
2 square graver blanks
Medium and fine whetstone combo
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Bench vise
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
Video on hand sharpening
UPGRADES: Rotating engraver's vise, Optivisor or stereo microscope, sharpening system or templates
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BETTER POWER ASSIST STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Basic system by GRS, Lindsay, or Enset (see their websites for basic models and prices)
Air compressor
2 square graver blanks
#40 flat graver
Rotating engraver's vise
Sharpening system or templates
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Stereo microscope w/ring light
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
UPGRADES: Centering vise or turntable base, silent air compressor, additional flat graver sizes
~Sam
HAND TOOLS STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Chasing hammer
2 square graver blanks
1 wooden or steel chisel handle
1 mushroom type hand graver handle
Medium and fine whetstone combo
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Bench vise
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
Video on hand sharpening
UPGRADES: Rotating engraver's vise, Optivisor, stereo microscope, sharpening fixture or template
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LOW BUDGET POWER ASSIST STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Ngraver flex shaft handpiece (requires Foredom type motor) or GRS System 3 (requires air compressor)
2 square graver blanks
Medium and fine whetstone combo
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Bench vise
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
Video on hand sharpening
UPGRADES: Rotating engraver's vise, Optivisor or stereo microscope, sharpening system or templates
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BETTER POWER ASSIST STARTUP
Sketch pad & pencils
Basic system by GRS, Lindsay, or Enset (see their websites for basic models and prices)
Air compressor
2 square graver blanks
#40 flat graver
Rotating engraver's vise
Sharpening system or templates
Copper, steel, and brass practice plates
Stereo microscope w/ring light
Books: Art of Engraving by JB Meek, design books by Ron Smith and Lee Griffiths
UPGRADES: Centering vise or turntable base, silent air compressor, additional flat graver sizes
