...another newbie

[txtwang]

Hi, my name is Jerry Gant and I'm new to engraving. So new that I have no experience in engraving nor any tools with which to do so. All have is the desire though I am in the process of gathering the needed tools..did I mention that my wife already hates yall?
I have signed up for a class to learn how to make custom bits & spurs with H. M. (Herman) Wells in Odessa Texas and that is where my desire to learn engraving comes in. Some of you may know or know of him, as I see he's a member here.
I've been reading all the posts in here and whatever else I can find online. I am amazed by the quality of work I've seen displayed in here. I hope I haven't waited too long in life to get started.
Just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I'll be lurking in the shadows. I probably won't have much to say as I'll be all ears and eyes for awhile.

.....in the shadows
Jerry Gant
Seagoville, TX

 

[sam]

Hi Jerry. We'll ready to assist in any way we can and will be anxious to see your progress. Welcome aboard!

Cheers / ~Sam

 

[jacques herbst]

you probably have one of the most important tools in engraving lying around your house and that would be a piece of paper and a pencil.so go for it.

 

[hmw]

Welcome Jerry. You landed in a good spot to get started off. You can learn some amazing things here at the cafe. See you in Sept..........H.M. Wells

 

[ddushane]

Jerry, Good to have you here, don't know Mr Herman but know Odessa, Live 35 miles north in Andrews. Hang in there. Dwayne

 

[Abigail]

Jerry,
Remind your wife of the really cool one of a kind engraved gifts that could be right around the corner.
Welcome to the cafe!
Abigail

 

[monk]

please remind her that there are at least seven people on this forum that are certified normal ! if you are normal, that's 8, then !

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Welcome to the Cafe Jerry.

Actually, Monk, in the above post, is wrong. There are only 6 normal people on this forum. We all let him think he's the 7th

Cheers
Andrew

 

[maryw]

Welcome Jerry!! I don't know how old you are, but someone once said to me when I remarked about how old I was -"Well, how old will you be if you don't learn engraving?" You're never too old, OK!! You're gonna love it. This is a great place to be!
maryw

 

[Lee]

I would like to see the list of 6/7 normals. Anything brought to a vote could be real interesting.

 

[Marrinan]

NORMAL is a setting on the dryer!!!

 

[sam]

Who wants to be normal? Abigail and I sure don't!

 

[Abigail]

I've been called "Abbynormal" on more than one occasion.

 

[Lee]

I'll vouch for Sam and plead the fifth on Abbynormal.

 

[Ron Smith]

Hi Jerry, good to have you amongst all of us exceptionaly brilliant, talented, insightful, multi-talented, clever, inventive, articulate, expressive, congenial, inclusive, commited, determined, tenacious, artistic, abnormal folks...........Hang on and watch out Jerry! Engraving will grab you and won't let go! Like Sam said, who wants to be normal anyway?................Ron S

 

[txtwang]

Well if abnormal is a prerequisite...then I'm in the right place. I'll fit right in!
My wife really doesn't hate yall...she just thinks I should be able to engrave with a rock and a 10 penny nail! I told her that that's what my first job will probably look like.
She even had the audacity to suggest I sell one of my guitars. Now that's just not fair!
Thanks for the welcome....back to the shadows.
Jerry

 

[Abigail]

Jerry,
Ummm what kind of guitar..and how much?
Abigail

 

[txtwang]

Abigail,
The only one I have for sale at this time is a Republic square neck, tri-cone resonator..I bought it about 3 months ago. THe first day, I played around on it but since then.... it's only sat in the case. It needs a new home. I'm asking $400. It's as heavy as the bumper on a 56 Buick and twice as much chrome.
I've got a '71 Gibson 12 string, 2 custom ones, made for me by a guy here near Dallas(www.perrettaguitars.com). A couple of beaters..a Takamine and an old Yamaha.
Sorry, no pre-war Martins( but that would certinally solve my problems).
Are you a player?

Jerry

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Jerry

Having to sell one toy to buy another...............now that's really harsh!!!!!

If we all did that, think of all that junk our kids and grandkids would miss out on having to get rid of!!!!

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Abigail]

Jerry,
I play guitar a little bit. I'm not very good at it, but I know few chords! I can't decide if I play guitar to cover up my singing, or if I sing to cover up my playing! Whatever the case, I really enjoy it.
I have my first guitar I ever owned, an Alvarez. It actually sounds really nice! Then, I sold my Takamine to buy my Taylor, and then I starved for a few months to buy my Martin.
Sam and I have a living room that looks like a music store! LOL We like buying old instruments at flea markets etc just to use as wall hangings.
Aren't you glad you joined the forum? I bet you are feeling more ane more normal every time you visit!!!
Cheers!
Abigail