Braille Balls

[Matty McQuilkin]

Just bought the braille script for corel draw, works great. Can anyone tell me where to buy the balls and what size do I need to get.
Thanks Matty

[Tony Lenkic]

Here is one source.........
http://bitsbits.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=193

[Gary Hair]

brailleballs.com

[Joe Pelonio]

I get them from McMaster-Carr.

[Paul Phillips]

Matty, if you don't already have a method for inserting them once you have them, here is the company that holds the patent on the whole process, [www accentsignage com] and has everything you need to get started. The raster pen works faster than anything else I have used including the auto raster, unfortunately the price is a bit steep to get one. I think it's still about $2000 to get licensed, and about $650 for the raster pen, but, IMO if you do ADA signs all day long it's worth the investment for their products. If you buy them through Accent, they will work perfectly with their raster cutters, and besides clear they also offer black, white, steel and brass. If you're just looking to get your feet wet though, I'm sure there are cheaper methods.

[Joe Pelonio]

If you're just looking to get your feet wet though, I'm sure there are cheaper methods.
I do them in small numbers and not all that often, mostly custom designs but I have perfected the cheapo method. I cut a rectangular frame of 1/16" acrylic, place it around the hole area and pour them in. Then tip different directions until the holes are filled, press in and pour of the remainder.:rolleyes:

[Matty McQuilkin]

Thanks every one for your replys, great info and tips. I have ordered my balls, Ill let you know how it works out

Matty

[Keith Outten]

Matty,

Do a search of our Forums and you will find lots of threads I have created here that have plenty of information about ADA signs.
You can buy a 2/32 nail set at any big box store for less than 4 bucks that works great for installing braille.
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[Neal Meyers Jr]

I get them from McMaster-Carr.

I have searched the site for Braille balls and can not find the stock number for them. I live in Atlanta and have easy access to Mcmaster Any help is very welcome

[Joe Pelonio]

$12.28 for 500. They are called acrylic balls there, probably for copyright purposes.

1383K41 (http://www.mcmaster.com/#1383K41)

[Ernie Martinez]

Keith,

What exactly is a 2/32 nail set and what do you do with it?

P.S.

Any word on the Braille Script fix for Corel X6?

[Scott Shepherd]

It's used to drive the head of a finishing nail below the surface. It's a cheap, cheap item normally found near punches and hand tools in a big box store. Just ask for a nail set and you'll be directed to it.

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[Ernie Martinez]

Ahh! I always just called them punches :)

[Keith Outten]

Braileballs.com (http://brailleballs.com/products.cfm?signypeProd=ST2)

Ernie,

A nail-set isn't a punch. A punch has a sharp point. A nail-set has a convex end designed to hold the head of a nail inside.
Nail sets are commonly sold as 1/32, 2/32 or 3/32 in size to fit the small to large finishing nail heads.