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Frank Corker
10-26-2010, 7:00 AM
Are there any engravers out there who are opting for this method of engraving? Please discuss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra1doiL3Tck&feature=related
Everett White
10-26-2010, 7:14 AM
Where is the start button?
David Griffiths
10-26-2010, 7:15 AM
Frank,
I'll be using this method when my tube dies. A very effective and cost saving method I must say. Thanks for sharing
Dan Hintz
10-26-2010, 7:15 AM
Turn-around time must be a bear! Though I have to admit... at the speed that girl is moving, it actually appears to be nearly as fast as our laser.
Steve Clarkson
10-26-2010, 7:22 AM
I thought about buying one of those.......but they didn't offer a rotary attachment.
Michael Hunter
10-26-2010, 8:33 AM
A friend of ours does glass that way -

www dot hilton-robinson dot co dot uk

A true artist (unlike me)
Frank Corker
10-26-2010, 9:20 AM
Mike, your friend does lovely work, similar to Leslie Pyke all engraved with small drills. I used to engrave glasses this way, time consuming but quite therapeutic.
Scott Challoner
10-26-2010, 10:01 AM
Was that Photograv or the Gold Method?
Martin Boekers
10-26-2010, 10:08 AM
What are the settings?

One thing, I guess there are no software issues!:D
Jeff Belany
10-26-2010, 10:46 AM
Certainly qualifies as Eco-Frindly!!

Jeff in northern Wisconsin
Robert Walters
10-26-2010, 10:54 AM
"I'd like 100 of these engraved please"
Chuck Stone
10-26-2010, 11:49 AM
I tried it on some larger rocks once..

I only got 4 of the presidents done and I had to quit. :p
Adam Orton
10-26-2010, 11:56 AM
I'm digging the method but I am unsure about the upgrades..
Dan Hintz
10-26-2010, 12:27 PM
Chuck,

I don't think you managed to finish even those four...
Dee Gallo
10-26-2010, 1:32 PM
Frank! Where did you get a video of me? Now you know why I got a laser!

:D dee
Kim Vellore
10-26-2010, 6:37 PM
I tried it before I got the laser but I was only able to get like 5-6DPI... and I needed a trashcan for exhaust...



Are there any engravers out there who are opting for this method of engraving? Please discuss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra1doiL3Tck&feature=related


Kim
Bill Cunningham
10-26-2010, 9:13 PM
That seems to be a lost art!! The local monument company had a fella that used to do photos on grave markers for them. He had no apprentice.. His work was amazing..Then he suddenly died!!! The company that contracted him to do the work was pretty well left in the lurch.. I did some smaller inserts for them, but could not help them with the big heavy stuff.. I think they bought a gantry type laser, but don't know for sure.. I usually only get over there once every couple of years to raid their rock pile..