Full Version: New Hermes Beveler
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
11 Jan 2006
To: Ed (EMANA) [#5] 11 Jan 2006
The shank size for that model is (typically) 1/8". You don't necessarily need to buy new cutters. If there's enough carbide remaining, they can be resharpened at a fraction of the cost of new.
I'd be happy to sharpen them for you, or you could send them off to any number of engraving supply houses.
If you call Gravograph (New Hermes) and provide the model number, you should be able to get documentation for that model.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7]
11 Jan 2006
To: Ed (EMANA) [#3] 11 Jan 2006
You got some good replies.
One additional, I cannot see from the picture, but on my model there is also an adjustment for near and far for the cutting assembly. In an emergency you can move the spindle away from you a bit and then lower it. You will be using an unused portion of the cutter then.
I cannot think of how many thousands of desk signs and badges I have beveled and the carbide cutter is like the Energizer rabbit. I have a cutter grinder but that bit is incredibly sharp still.
Edit: Darned speil chicken.
EDITED: 11 Jan 2006 by HARVEY-ONLY
From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#8]
12 Jan 2006
To: Ed (EMANA) [#3] 12 Jan 2006
From: Sam (SAMC11) [#9]
27 Jan 2007
To: Ed (EMANA) [#1] Unread
Do not strip the threads on the knob that elevates the cutter. I did this and to get a replacement is about $75.00. I will fix mine with a local machinist.
Sam