Necessity can drive a person to do many things — one of which is hand engraving, in the case of bit and spur maker Rod Teuscher.

Rod has been engraving for eighteen years, and he started engraving to fill a need in his business. This neat spur features a larger-than-life scorpion (well, they might get that big in Texas).

Although some start engraving purely as a hobby or for fun, hand engraving can be a great skill to add to an established trade. Whether you carve wood, stamp leather, or make bits and spurs like Rod Teuscher, you can get started today with hand engraving.

Check out the many learning materials GRS has available through educational and interesting books or DVDs and Videos. For a hands-on learning approach to hand engraving metal, visit the GRS Training Center website to find a 5-day course that is right for you.