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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:05:21 UT</pubDate>
  <title>scroll saw versus laser</title>
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  <dc:creator>Holly (GRIZGIRLS)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[This thread reminds me of a horrible confrontation I had this past winter at a craft show...

I'm at my table and about an hour after the doors open, some cranky man came up to my booth.  I had a sign up that said everything was 'hand-crafted by a mom'.  Honestly, it's more of a convesation starter - people laugh when they read 'mom' and then ask where I'm from, etc.  I don't honestly believe it sways anyone to buy but if it gets the point that it isn't imported, than the sign has done it's job in my book.  Well this man didn't get my intention of the sign - rather took high offense.  He began verbally attacking me so badly,  that a booth owner next to mine turned to him and defended ME!  She went on to say 'she's not saying it's hand made...she's showing it's made in the USA....BY HER!' 

He stormed off.  Other people who overheard this nonsense then told me Mr. Crankypants had a booth on the other side of the floor.  That he was a scrollsawer telling people 'not to buy from the fake laser woman on the other side'.  I felt like my grandfather was attacking me....it was amazing really.

For the record, I would never say hand made...though you could argue that point about the mouse being moved by your hand on the PC, etc.  My max is to say 'hand crafted' and I don't think that is unfair.  When I'm gluing, sanding, staining, etc., you bet your Cranky Scrollsaw I'm hand-crafting!

In the end, it turned out to be a bad day for him on many levels.  First, my existance set him off.  But then later in the day, I landed a big contract with the high school and more business is on the way from them!  So  :P  on him!  :)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:30:03 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Need good, used chip collector</title>
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  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I can try that....  the noise won't lessen but at least it will make the shopvac last longer...

I know that the old Electrolux tank vacuums had holes in the metal end of the hose with a clip that went around most of it.  By turning the clip, it uncovered different amounts of holes to lessen the suction...  

Now if I could find an old hose.....   &#60;G&#62;]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:04:27 UT</pubDate>
  <title>New Hermes Beveler</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=2691.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Sam (SAMC11)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:59:51 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Metal shear suggestions</title>
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  <dc:creator>LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Gary,
   The only metal shear I have direct experience with is the Accu Cutter. 
   I bought it last year at the ARA show, after looking at a couple of other models also on display. I do not regret my decision one bit, in fact many times I have said to myself, &#34;Self, I'm so glad I bought that cutter. I could not have done this without it&#34;. 

    Unfortunately I have never answered myself so I don't know what myself thinks...but *I* think it's GREAT and highly recommend it.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:13:00 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Rubber Stamp Machines</title>
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  <dc:creator>Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Shari,

You may want to consider outsourcing this job while you do some additional resource.  Here is a company that does great work and offers free shipping.

http://www.rubberstampman.com/rubber-stamps/rubber-stamps.html]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:17:38 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Pad Printing</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5526.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Jim,

Coast Graphic Supply, one of our &#34;Special Deals&#34; advertisers, sells pad printing equipment and supplies.  Jim Cagnina would be able to tell you the ins and outs.

My opinion of the process is, it's great for production runs, although, with so many ad specialty suppliers offering the service, at bargain basement pricing, your inroads would be in short run jobs, which, as Smitty pointed out, with all the set up etc., the hassle factor would probably be too high and it's doubtful you'd find a big enough audience, willing to pay a high price for the short run jobs.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:01:52 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Vinyl Cutter</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5287.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Gilbert (GVERBEEK)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks,

But I am living in the Netherlands, bit far away !!
I will buy Graphtec this year.

Seems that Gravostyle 98 what I use has driver for it

Gilbert]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:48:24 UT</pubDate>
  <title>CarveWrights ??</title>
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  <dc:creator>shari (APPLIK)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Will,

My wife Shari does all the designing in ArtCam Pro so I can't help you much in the design area.  I mostly did all the carving on the machine.  I know she used Corel in the beginning but said it was too time consuming and limiting so she just bought a carving software.  We are  using the ShopBot now and it is a great machine.  I used to spend a couple of hours hand finishing the CW carvings, but they come off the ShopBot very smooth and need no touching up.  Frees me up to do other things in the shop.  You might want to take a look at their benchtop model.  The price is a little higher but the machine is much more suited for heavy duty work.  The Bot seems to be pretty trouble free and cuts through all sorts of wood with no problem.  We've even been cutting out different shapes now, which we didn't do before.  

Reese]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:00:53 UT</pubDate>
  <title>New Hermes Safety Saw</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4942.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Try Fred at Quality 1 engraving. If he has it, it will be less expensive from him.

www.q1engravers.com]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:15:59 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Rubber stamps</title>
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  <dc:creator>BWC (SPY007)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks Harvey

Now that you mention it Millmarking had a dust cover on the unit - worth considering. The ink migration is about the same for the Millenium mounts.
I sent an email to Brother.ca asking for pricing. Hope to get an answer Monday. 
Millenium pricing looks good in my market which is direct sales to industrial,  commercial and government. Small direct consumer sales. I also sell through local print shops but while volume is good, the margin is not.
The idea with this is to suplement the Trodat mounts I carry with sizes I can't get with a self inker.

Brian]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:30:50 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Gravograph-New Hermes models</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4786.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Here is a part of an email that I have permission to post.

It explains the new machine numbering format used by them.

quote: Regarding the naming convention on new models: We are changing to the following scheme:
 
GT = GravoTech
M = Machine
L= Laser
nn = model number
 
Example:
GTM40 - medium size (8x12) rotary engraver
GTM20 - small size (4x4) rotary engraver
LS100 - Laser system - small size (12 x13)
LS800 - Medium size laser (12x24)
LS900 - large size (24x24)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:12:20 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Xenetech GE</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4705.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Josh,

Because of its versatility, the GE was a machine of interest to me.  I haven't taken the plunge on any new machine yet.

I haven't worked with either machine, so I can't be much help in offering a comparison.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:19:37 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Engraving cutter won't move</title>
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  <dc:creator>bruce (BBSD)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Glad it worked out.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:31:14 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Postage Meter Equipment</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4457.1</link>
  <dc:creator>sroehlk (ELECTECH1)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I agree that is a way to go.

I can send the same package for about the same cost in postage plus get free boxes.  I am home based so all I have to do is walk to my mail box, not run to fedex.  Plus get confirmation the package is delivered.  I don't get as good as tracking info.

Steve]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:53:23 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Replacement / Alternate Vector Grid</title>
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  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Graig,

Not sure what the individual cells measure, but maybe something like this would do:

http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&#38;msg=4224.1]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:47:35 UT</pubDate>
  <title>air assist compressor</title>
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  <dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[H Karim,
The compressor wont deliver filtered air for you, nor dry nor totally oil free.

You will also require units that attach to the outlet of your compressor to achieve these results.

You will need a dessicant dryer unit, with a moisture filter and an oil filter and a particulant filter.


Our compressor has a refrigerated moisture unit connected to the outlet, supported by a triple filter system, this then pipes into our workshop where we have another moisture filter in line, this then pipes down to another 3 stage filter ( oil, particulant and moisture/dessicant )
that connects to our laser and rotary systems.

Hope that helps.

regards
Peter]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 22:28:46 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Geo. Knight DK20S - Watch Your Fingers</title>
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  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Look into the new Insta press for that. A little more expensive but has a crank at the top that adjusts the space for thick items. Insta makes good presses.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 20:14:27 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Allen wrench for NH GM?</title>
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  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know the size of the allen wrench used in a New Hermes GM pantograph for the diamond bit holder?  :S&#160;

I tried a 2mm but it seems too sloppy and I don't have a full set to pick through.   :-(&#160;

Thanks!!! 
]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:19:23 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Geo. Knight Digital Combo</title>
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  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[John,

In another thread, you said:

With the laser toner transfer, I see some possibilities with some very thick items. (4-6 inches)

Would the DC16 be more flexible? It has several attachments you can add later like mugs, inside plates, caps, etc. The list price is actually less than the DK20.

http://www.heatpress.net/pdf/dc.pdf

We have a small 9x12 hobby which does do a good job on a lot of things but I see the need to upgrade in size down the road. The way things happen around here it could be next year or next week depending on what comes up.

===================================================

The Digital Combo (DC) is definitely a versatile press and would be a good step up, from your entry-level 9x12 press.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1)  The mug attachment can only press one side of a mug, per pressing.

I don't know about others, but the overwhelming majority of mugs I make, require printing to both sides.

2)  If you get really busy, in all areas of the DC's capabilities, because it is a single press, you'll reach a point when your jobs &#34;bottleneck.&#34;

Tile jobs will be waiting for hat, mug, name badge jobs etc., to be completed.

3)  The DC was one of the presses with wiring harness issues, which  I think have been solved.

A friend of mine has an older DC.  I asked if he had problems with the wiring, to which he said, &#34;Yeah, but no big deal; I just replaced the wiring myself.&#34;

Probably not much of an issue anymore, but something definitely worth asking about, if you decide to buy a DC.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2006 17:16:57 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Cutting rigid laminate</title>
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  <dc:creator>RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[You may consider using a template and a 3 flute following (more flutes, better finish) bit with a router......

If you have the ability, you can clamp several pieces together and do them all at one time if your following bit is deep enough.

Cut the piece close to size, clamp or fasten to the jig then route to final size.

Create the template then use the following bit to create copies.


Hope this helps....]]></description>
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