Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I am from Dayton, Ohio. I have been in the jewelry business for 30 years. I am a jeweler and a watchmaker. I closed up my jewelry store after 24 years just 5 years ago. Have been doing watch and jewelry repairs for other jewelers in town as well as some retail sales and repairs. I have always wanted to learn hand engraving and recently commited in doing this. I hope I don't upset anyone but starting a new post but I think I will get more views and responses. I want opinions on books, tools and etc. So starting new post> Thanks again everyone for the warm welcome. Larry