Ladies and Gentlemen,
There has been discussion on other forums about how different engraving equipment can't make you a better engraver. Well, I am here to ask you....how can it not? If a sprinter is using a worn out shoe or one that is of "lesser technology" and then switches to a more advanced newer style shoe, don't you think that he or she will take some time off the clock. Why does Tiger Woods use a new glove when he tee's off on every hole? Why do automobile manufactures design new engines. I realize these might be corny scenarios but my point being that there is such a thing as new technology and innovation. I can verify as an experienced engraver that my new Palm Control has in fact made me a better engraver. I still have the same experience behind me but now I have a more advanced tool that is at very least an absolute blast to use.
At Browning I have taught people to engrave that wanted to learn the art and absolutely fell in love with the Lindsay. Also, I have let non-engravers play with it and guess what, they starting cutting with no problem. Where as before with other equipment they dug in and said, "I don't know how you can do that!" My son is 13 years old, has never engraved and started using the Palm Control and you would not believe what kind of work he can do. I will post some pictures later in the month.
I have been working on a new project and my wife came by to see how I was doing. She asked if I was using a different kind of "bit". I had to laugh and tell her that the new Palm Control tool truly made that much of a difference. The control is unbelievable and the quick and ultra smooth response is magical. As I stated in an earlier thread, I now have the ability to increase/decrease stroke length by a sinlge turn of the dial on one handpiece. Also, the harder you push the faster the Lindsay Palm control goes. No more handpiece selection dials, switching handpieces and stoke per minute dials. I really am doing better quality work faster. So yes, the new tool is making me a better engraver and more money!
I realize that I sound like a salesman, but believe me; I have zero business or financial ties to Lindsay. I just believe I need to let other engravers especially new engravers, know that you will be fascinated if you give it a try.
The Palm Control is awesome!
P.S. Thank you Mr. Cover for introducing the Lindsay Palm control to me!
Best Regards,
Rich Hambrook