[Steve Lindsay]

Here is a link to the schools and classes page. www.EngravingClasses.com These classes have all brands of equipment including the PalmControl AirGraver. This allows students to become familiar with all the brands of equipment on the market so that students can decide what works best for them.

Here are various links around the site that may help you get started.
Did you find the resources page? There are quite a few links to books and videos
http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=419

Also, there are tutorial videos of basic cuts on the engravingschool.com site:
http://www.engravingschool.com/private/tut1.htm

Transfering designs
http://www.engravingtraining.com/private/transfers.htm
Experimental transfer film results
Inket Printer Transfers or What Works & What Don't

For help with shading check the threads
Cut a practice plate together, Online
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=886
http://www.engravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=544

11 hours of on-line videos:
http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=2904

Sharpening geometry information:
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...oint-Intro.htm

Sharpening fixture:
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...0Sharpener.htm

On-line old engraving books

Engraving Scroll and Techniques ~ Lynton McKenzie Book

Must have book download (drawing Acanthus leaves)