After seeing Rich's thread on the Lindsay Palm Control I had to comment. Rich is right on. There have been numerous comments about the Lindsay tools not being the component that makes you a better engraver. My dentist just purchased and expensive new hand piece....his comment to me was his new purchase has made him a better professional. My dentist has been in practice for 22 years. I think these are equal comparisons.
I have been engraving for over 20 years and the use of my Lindsay tools has made me a better engraver.....like night and day. I have tried every engraving tool out there and by far my Lindsay hand pieces have improved my capacity to do fine shading and minute almost invisible accent cuts. I sometimes are chastised by my engraving friends about the number of shading cuts I make....that's just the way I do it. Most of the cuts might not be necessary but with the Lindsay Hand piece....it's fun to do. When asked..." What is the most difficult engraving cut to do"...I tell folks it is the straight line. From the very beginning border cuts were made easier because of the total control of the tool and it minute adjustments. I engrave every day....10 to 12 hours a day and both my Lindsay tools have never let me down. I am so dependent on these tools I am reluctant to send them back to Steve for the upgrade. He reminds me in just about every conversation...maybe one of these days soon....Steve!
Rich...thanks for bringing this subject up again.
I have said it before and I will say it again....." The Lindsay hand pieces have made a better engraver out of me". Thanks Steve........
I have enclosed a photo to give you and idea as to the accuracy I require....lots of close lines.
Jim Small
