Re: Airgraver and airsupply.
Here is my recomendation. Brian Marshal and Steve you guys need to chime in here too.
If you are just starting out and want a set up that is portable between your work and home, here are some things to consider.
-Carrying a scope back and forth will be a pain. I beleive you would be better off getting a used pair of magnifiers like a set of surgeon's loupes or even optivisors. You will not need a scope until your skill level reaches a point where you can put an extremely high amount of detail in your work.
-The palm control is much easier to carry back and forth. You have one unit (the handpiece itself) and a small length of tubing. With the regular foot pedal model you have the handpiece, foot pedal, regulator unit, and three times as much tubing. The palm control you can put in your pocket the other you need a case or box to carry it.
- I do not know how large of a peice you will be working on but if you are doing small stuff like jewelry or knife parts you can probably get by just fine with one of the small Microballs the other guys sell (sorry Steve):o. You may also get by just fine with a regular tool vise on a lazy suzan type turntable. Unless you are doing large heavy peices you do not need one of the monster sized engravers ball vises.
Looking at your situation I would recomend for you to spend the money and get the most portable set up ( the palm control with co2 regulator) and save your self money on the optics and vise. Portablilty and weight are a consideration for you as well as the cost and noise. It will get old carrying a 100 pounds of equipment back and forth. The only thing you need to make sure of is that you have a source to get the 20oz co2 refilled in your area and that it is cost effective to use the co2 refills.
Ray
|