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    Gravermeister handpiece question

    Thanks for that. I was thinking I had seen that the 901 wasn't compatible, but I do see the 915 on their site, although on back order. A good friend and jeweler is thinking of retiring and he has used the Gravermeister for many years. I put out the word hoping he might part with a handpiece. I...
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    Gravermeister handpiece question

    Bingo! Now I understand. Thanks so much for that.
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    Gravermeister handpiece question

    I'll try that. I see they do list a couple on the GRS site that are compatible, I just don't understand why others aren't.
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    Gravermeister handpiece question

    Hi all- I'm brand new to all this and trying to gather equipment, etc. I have an older Gravermeister machine, but when I look up modern palm handpieces, they all seem to say "Not compatible with Gravermeister" I'd like to get some understanding of why that would be and what's different. What do...
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    More new guy help?

    I'll check with GRS.
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    More new guy help?

    Hi all- I'm getting my equipment together, hoping to get started, but have a new issue. I'm using an old Gravermeister which came with the original big long handpiece. I ordered a cheap-o small handpiece to get me started. I rigged up an adapter for the hose, but when I run the machine, the...
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    New guy microscope help?

    Just to follow up on this. I got my .5x lens and it seems to do the trick even without any extension tube. Much better! Thanks for the help.
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    New guy microscope help?

    Yeah, things have changed for sure. I think they get something like $450 for a tune-up on one now. Managed to contact a jeweler I used to work with and picked up an old ball vise for $30, so I'm doing well so far.
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    New guy microscope help?

    That's good to hear Monk. I was pleased to find one in great shape for $150. This one is older with the top speed of 1200, but I understand they made/make an upgrade that bumps the speed up. I didn't know where to look for something like that. Does GRS handle parts for Gravermeister?
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    New guy microscope help?

    Ha! Just made an offer on it about two minutes ago. The only one I'm finding, so I hope I get it.
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    New guy microscope help?

    Thanks for the info Monk, you've given me some hope that I can make this work. I've spent much of my life bird carving, stone carving (small scale), scrimshaw, customizing knives and firearms, refinishing antique tools, etc. I also have a printing press that I want to produce engraved plates...
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    New guy microscope help?

    Hi all- I'm new here, and new to engraving. I'm trying to put together some basics to get me started. I'm working on a limited budget, so much of what I have is used. My main question pertains to the microscope (which I have little knowledge about). I had a couple older scopes, only one of which...
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