Introduction

[Thomas Pugh]

Hello SawMill!

I am new to the engraving world. I got into engraving as a hobby and just recently started a side business engraving. The tips from all of you have greatly helped me. One thing I find enjoyable is taking my own items and testing on them. My main profession has allowed me to do many items not seen on here.

[Lee Schierer]

Welcome. We look forward to seeing some of your work.

[Jim Koepke]

Howdy Thomas,

Welcome to the Creek.

My only experience with engraving was 30 years ago. When my son was born I bought some proof "polished" silver "birth announcement" bars to have his birth information engraved by an engraving shop in a local mall. They came back all scratched up and they told me that was normal.

I am sure anyone who actually cares about their work could do much better. They went out of business in less than a year from when they opened.

I was able to polish out most of the scratches.

Good luck with your business.

jtk