Beginner needs some sound advise.

[midmo9236]

I am in the process of starting my adventure in engraving and would like go get some advice on on books, dvds, and am trying. to find a person who offers classes in my area in mid Missouri. I have to many responsibility to go somewhere for a week. Thanks in advance for you're input.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Ray Cover can probavby work out something over weekends or whatever.

http://learningtoengrave.com/

He is traveling at the moment but has family in/around Festus...

Contact him and find out when he'll be back.


Brian

 

[midmo9236]

I sent him a email and have not heard back from yet, guessing he is just busy. What books are beginners must? And dvds as well?

 

[Brian Marshall]

Sam Alfano has at least 3 that are definitely worth having. There's a banner on this page that leads to them.

Lee Griffiths has one of the best I've ever seen on drawing. Also has a banner on here.

Start with drawing, then graver sharpening, then the instruction for actual scroll & ornamental engraving.


Brian


Does Ray list a phone number? Maybe try that, or his facebook page?

 

[sam]

You can find Ray on Facebook.

 

[SamW]

I would suggest Art of Engraving by James Meek as an overall venture into hand engraving. Though published many years ago it is still very relevant and full of information. Can be had from Brownells and other locals.

 

[Dan W]

I would suggest Art of Engraving by James Meek as an overall venture into hand engraving. Though published many years ago it is still very relevant and full of information. Can be had from Brownells and other locals.

Brownells had them on sale. I don't know if there are any left, but it's worth a look.

Dan

 

[MrBrendan]

Amazon has them used also.

 

[monk]

chris decamillis used to offer "one-on-one classes in real time. this was done hooking up his video camera to your computer monitor. he offered a very flexible scheduling arrangement. i'm not sure if he still does this.

 

[midmo9236]

Thanks to all who responded and I talked to Ray and he is gonna try to get a class going around my neck of the woods.

 

[mtlctr]

Meeks book was well before power assisted engraving. It is based on hammer & chisel. Power assist has a much shorter learning curve imho. I still cut h & C but I don't do it for a living for me its a hobby. I found his (MeeKs) sharpening advise confusing. Neil Hartlieps book is much better imho. The late great Lynton McKenzie has videos that are outstanding and show correct sharpening and tool geometry and he cuts push & h & C. Sam started this site years ago and you can probably find out just about anything you want here without buying a book!