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[Gemsetterchris]

It`s abit complicated & I only go with what`s been said on the engraving forums..there are probably various options if you understand all that technical stuff (which i don`t) Also why i just got one from the tool store to save the headache & risk.

As for work holding.. I guess a bench pin or benchmate is do-able but requires moving the scope stand alot (which is a pain) & re-focusing ect.

Using a engraving block on a flat surface is way better, microblock for small things is perfect & you can get step raisers for it.

The reason is tilting the work & it going out of view & focus, so a block can be easily slid around & raised/lowered as needed much faster without so much hassle of adjusting everything constantly.

They are abit clumsy to use to begin with, but once you get the hang of it becomes second nature.