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    Help, please: SOLVED: Problems setting up my new GraverMax

    i have the 901 as well, great hand piece. u need to have about 20 psi going into the machine. then turn it on and adjust the pressure nob above the spm nob to 12 psi +-. u can check this by holding the hand piece ,graver pointed up next to your ear and turn the psi nob just past where the hand...
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    Question: How to prevent copper plate from oxidizing?

    i used to clean with brasso and rinse in hot water
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    Which compressor for GraverMach?

    do u have your compressor close to u or can u put it in another room?
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    Graver compatability between Lindsay and GRS handpieces and sharpening systems

    grs makes square graver in c-max and glen steel, lindsay has carbolt, m48 square. grs gravers are 7/16 shorter than lindsay. the lindsay classic comes with 3 or 4 gravers, one is a pre sharpened carbolt and is perfect for engraving jewelry, guns, knifes, etc. i prefer the square gravers, easy...
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    Question: Trapezius Pain While Engraving

    some great advice from all ! i had the same problem and the only thing i might add is after u get everything adjusted , i just sit up in position for a few seconds, take a deep breath and get relaxed. i call it settling down. it really helps me.
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    Question: Leica stands on a flat bench?

    i have a60 leica with flex arm stand mounted on top of my bench. from the bottom of the light on scope to raising the scope up is 4 7/8 inches above the top of my bench. when i lower the scope below the surface of the bench its 13 inches. Note i had to make a 5 inch flat bar to drop the scope...
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    Denatured alcohol to remove shellac destroys the polish

    diamond D cement is stronger than shellac , that is a mixture of shellac and bees wax. it comes of quickly in a container suspended in the ultrasonic and its stronger than shellac. steam clean after. or a "boil pot" on heat with dawn dish liquid and water in a slow boil. [ dont let it boil...
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    GraverMax G8 Air Issues

    first the air supply has to be free of water. i have 3 air filters between the compressor and the base unit. drain the compressor and the filters regularly. take the 901 apart and clean the piston, chamber with alcohol and lint free cloth, dry and reassemble. no oil or lube of any kind is needed
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    absolutely beautiful work and u are having fun to . thanks for showing
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    Marius Mellebye - EngraverHand Designs and Artwork

    your work is nothing short of amazing and im sure your customer will have the same reaction no matter what u do. enjoy.
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    Critique Request Gift for my wife

    she will love it . u know we are artist and sometimes our own worst critics. ive been at the bench 53 yrs and i think its a beautiful job. u did sign and date it i hope.
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    Sand blasted stainless steel

    if your graver is leaving a burr on the sides ,doesnt that mean your graver is not sharp enough?
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    Critique Request Gift for my wife

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    Critique Request Gift for my wife

    i would make it 1.5 mm thick, no less, no cut out, recessed areas should be black. this gives strength to a not so strong silver and helps prevent snagging from any sharp or pointed areas
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    Engraving the Lindsay Damascus Palm Control

    beautiful work, i would be hard pressed to use it. way to nice to ware out. thanks for posting.
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