Hello, it was suggested I join this forum and start reading the postings and asking questions. So, here goes.

I came to working on firearms through my love of history and their association with history. Prior to that I worked my way through graduate school as a jeweler. What little 'engraving' I did was with hand tools. I've tried a little line engraving with push tools in steel and it is not practical (as I am sure you all know). Two weeks ago I tried the new GRS powergraver machine and was very impressed with what I was able to do in just a couple of minutes. The sales woman was rather impressed, too. Coming to my question.... to get started, what equipment do I need? I'm on a tight budget (school teacher with 2 kids) so I can't afford to spend more than necessary for the basic tools. If anyone has a used machine for sale I'd be interested. Oh, I have two Fordham flexshaft tools and am wondering if there is a hand piece that would work with one of them for engraving. Or, would someone be interested in taking one in partial trade toward a power engraving machine?

Feel free to email me: o.truitt@att.net

Woodley Truitt
4/11/2007 7:26:28 PM