Re: Tool Decission Dilema (Contest)
hello again Dan. Reading Brian's post, i revise my opinion. get started with something ASAP, preferably the Artisan.
I sometimes think that the hardcore approach might be best, ie. if you can stick with hammer and chisel for a year or two, you ARE committed to the Art! However, as Brian pointed out, discouragement can kill your interest early. As a kid, I lost interest in the piano because I didn't like all the scales, and the sound of the songs I did play. The classical approach works for some, but not all. To help my 13 year old learn guitar, we started with a book of simple songs he could learn. The ability to make music asap is very important. Will he stick with it? Who knows. he has enjoyed it though.
If you want to e-mail some pics of your hammer and chisel work, I would be happy to give you some pointers.
Take care,
Tom
ps It took me almost 2 full years to transition fully to the airgraver, after engraving by hammer and chisel for several years before that. The same son I mentioned above doesn't like the foot pedal of the airgraver, and prefers trying to hand push, or use the hammer and chisel. It just depends. maybe the palmcontrol would suit him. Right now though, it is out of reach. he will learn with what we have, or he will do something else. The tools will not ultimately hold you back, but they can slow you down for a while.
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