Besides the new GRS satellite stand I purchased a white nylon(?) pad to set my old engraver block on top of it, to allow me to easily shift the block to keep it centered under my Meiji.
Note: be very careful. Between that slippery devil of the pad, and the satellite stand, it could be very, very...
After using this stand in a class several weeks ago I purchased one for my shop.
I like it for all of the above reasons, plus the fact that I can move the stand off into a corner when I am primarily doing jewelry work and repairs, or quickly grab it again to use for setting work.
I always liked that phone, but for some reason whenever I crank it to try to call somebody, the operator no longer picks up, and asks me who to connect my call to!
:(
We may have to break down and buy a newer phone.....
Thanks you, for sharing those. I just downloaded them
I intend to focus on learning to letter, first, as that is something my jewelry trade accounts have asked for.
I am interested in any info on styles, drawing, transferring and engraving lettering.
New toys!...er, I mean tools!
My new, quieter California Air compressor, from GRS, that is replacing my earthquake simulator, Porter Cable compressor from Home Dept, and many upgraded engraving tools have arrived.
Now, how to fit them seamlessly (or at least relatively efficiently) into an...
Winters, I have the weather ap on my phone show the current conditions in Iqaluit, Nunavut Territory, just so I can say, "well, at least we aren't as bad as Iqaluit!"
By the way, it is currently 36f there.
Old enough to know better. That has not stopped me though.
66, and just began to focus on learning this skill set.
When you quit learning you quit growing.
Thank you. I cerainly will offer any help asked for, when and if I think I can add anything of value.
Everyone brings something to the table, and no one can never know all there is, or afford to quit learning. In my experience even a novice can sometime ask the right question, or offer an idea...
Hello, I just joined this forum, and wanted to introduce myself. I have used the site to view info for some time now, but have never thought of joining.
After 40+years "riding the bench" I recently decided that I really would like to add some true engraving skills to my toolbox. I originally...