Full Version: Dahlgren Wizzard - ?????

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#8]
 31 May 2004
To: UncleSteve [#7] 31 May 2004

Yes those monitors did blow out at times if the filter on the fan got clogged for a while and not cleaned. Mine is the original with no problems. You can hook up an old monochrome monitor that uses an RCA pin plug and have it work fine.

I thought I had a bad monitor once, Wifey had cleaned the machine and turned the contrast down till nothing showed. On the right side of the machine in a little cutout are a few things, including a start jack to use a foot switch to start the machine on multiple repeat jobs, and a small plastic shaft that is the contrast control. Clockwise is more contrast. When you get the unit give that a try before attaching the external monitor.

P.S. I have a set of schematics for the Wizard XL.

 

From: Bob (ALLSPORT) [#9]
 31 May 2004
To: ALL

The Wizzard (XL)is an amazing machine. They just keep on plodding along year after year. We use one as a backup machine and for doing repetitious jobs such as medals. Ours regularly does 4 to 500 medals a week without a hitch and I find the engraving of small characters to be immaculate. As it's not Windows-based the slow computer hardware is a bit painfull, but it's a great example of engineering for its time. I don't think we've ever used the rotary aspect, but it is a great second or third machine even now, and you can't kill it with an axe.

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From: UncleSteve [#11]
 31 May 2004
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#8] 31 May 2004

Harvey,

Don't know if it is a PC or XL model.

Seller says it is operational so I think I will take the plunge and give it a try.

Gotta start sometime. I spoke to a tobacco store here and he asked if I will be able to engrave cigar cutters for gifts..... told him I didn't see why not. Let the fun begin! ;~)

Steve

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12]
 31 May 2004
To: UncleSteve [#11] 31 May 2004

The only thing to be careful of is the 'Z' setting. If you forget to set the spindle the workpiece distance, the baseline will shift. That is due to the rotational drop of the spindle rather than a vertical drop.

I believe that is the one big mistake made by the designers. Simply the spindle rotates about an axis which is on the left side of a circle, and the bit is on the bottom of the circle. Every .010 off in the height is .010 shift in the baseline. It could have been reduced by a lot if the hinge was in the right place. Still an amazing feat being the first computerized engraver made, (the original Wizard, not XL or PC.) The XL added an external cart for storage which does have some software problems. If you need to know those ask me.

 

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
 31 May 2004
To: UncleSteve [#11] 31 May 2004

Steve,

A functioning Wizzard, at that price, is more than enough to engrave lighters, cigar cutters, small plates for humidors, and trophies etc.

I think you're wise by taking this opportunity to get your foot in the door. You won't regret it.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

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