[Steve Lindsay]

Nice work on the bicycle making

First step is engraving on practice plates until you feel ready to begin cutting on your bikes. Check out the Tehniques and resources page

Inexpensive way to give it a try

On-line videos
Another video

Videos ~ 11 hours worth

Artwork for studying scroll and pattern designs.
http://www.enkeboll.com/2DLA/start.htm

On-line old engraving books

Engraving Scroll and Techniques ~ Lynton McKenzie Book

Must have book download (drawing Acanthus leaves)

Microscope information
http://www.handgravers.com/microscopes.htm

For inexpensive magnifying an optivisor works well. They make replaceable and different strenght lenses for them.
McMaster has them. www.mcmaster.com At mcmaster site type in the search page 2250 and hit enter.
On that page they are called "Headband Flip-UP Magnifiers".

AirGravers
PalmControl AirGraver
Classic foot control AirGraver

Forum Tutorials
An Engraving Puzzle Mike Dubber
Cutting a Coin for fun or profit Steve Ellsworth
Damascening a sheep with a Lindsay Barry Hands
Cut together - PalmControl practice plate Steve Lindsay
Damascening an Elk with an Artisan Barry Hands
Tutorial: Scuba Power for Lindsay Airgraver brandvik
Beginners Progress Plans, Tutors Tips, and Informational link AirAmp

Tutorial with videos from the school site
More advanced tutorial
More topics on school site: www.engravingtraining.com


Turorials and contests
http://www.engravingforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Tutorial contest archive
http://www.engravingforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Sharpening fixture info.
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...0Sharpener.htm
http://www.handgravers.com/sharpening.htm
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=1098




Here are pictures of a bike engraving by Ricky Low.