the mechanicas of the dreml are almost a guarantee of disaster. a micromotor will serve way better for any serious work. for the cycle part, even the micromotor would not be a choice.
i used the "jb trick" as i called it. surely was a very great help in doing hobo nickels. it allowed getting in to areas that were far too difficult for regular gravers. using the dual angle sharpener i was able to do all the facets normally done on standard gravers. i did the xtra facets just...
you may find such at an antique store. in the spring many are busy "cleaning out the barn". some fantastic goodies show up in local junk yards. give the bay a try or craigslist. lotsa good stuff there. last year on the bay i got a leg vise less than 200 bucks. it came in perfect condition. a...
to me, part of the fun in the art is to learn to design in odd shaped areas. and to also learn to design around the logos, screw heads, holes, recesses and other "bad spots". i'd leave thhe logo intact and design around it.