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    Avoiding oxidation/rust on mild steels

    on guns for just overnite till the next day--- common ole magic marker. never tried it long term. absolutely no good for that
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    Photopolymer Plate

    after looking at the video, for me, that would take too much time, a uv light needed, a wash station. all the wait time, etc. ugh ! tyvm for the link
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    Introduction & Gravermeister question

    the meister will outlive you, no matter how well you take care of yerself !
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    Why do I suspect a Cafe member did this?

    yes
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    Photopolymer Plate

    give a link to what you were questioning. maybe we can give a better answer that's useful to you. .062 is an ideal thickness for panto masters. by cutting with a # 54 round graver, you can use both sides of a 6 x 12' PLATE. 6 x 12" is a very good size for most pantograph copy tables.this master...
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    Photopolymer Plate

    i've done a few hundred pantomasters using .o62 engravers' plastic.easy to cut and will last a long time. not really pricey when using them for commercial work. asls have use aluminum which i had a plentiful supply. the aluminum was less user friendly to cut, but did work. i have never heard of...
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    Equipment Recommendations Needed

    i should have been more specific. those knockoffs aren't exactly a bargain, except for price.
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    new wildlife thread

    at least she's takin care of her kids.
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    Equipment Recommendations Needed

    the magnablock is great for guns or other heavier stuff. it will work for smaller stuff. if you are constantly rotating the ball, as well as reorienting it as i do, you'll likely favor a mini vise as well. if your wife keeps tabs on yer spending, there are vises on the bay almost all the time
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    Question: I have an idea

    i think chris decamillus was doing that at one time
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    Why do I suspect a Cafe member did this?

    you just lost 5 points for cursing. you owe each member 25 cents !
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    Critique Request English Fine Scroll Practice

    my eyes tell me i like it. a particular vision problem i have does not let me focus on the individual elements. what happens is my one eye "jumps" or twitches like crazy on this type of work.
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    More work on copper laps

    ok, here goes. i took one of my discs, totally cleaned it with wd40. followed with a couple rinses in 91% alcohol. after sterilization, charged it with a bit of diamond, 50k grit. ran the dc motor at maybe 40-50 rpm. left a polish as good as i would ever need. btw, i used the back or bottom side...
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    Intro - What can I do with the Gravermax

    welcome. put the machine away for 2 or 3 weeks, and begin reading and looking at videos. there's a tip section, as well as a spot on the forum top for beginners to read. good luck in yer pursuit
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    Why do I suspect a Cafe member did this?

    it wasn't me. i'd never leave all that background so barren.
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    Garage News: painting progress report

    is that place for rent ? if so, put me on the list.
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    What software

    i bought the "amadine" that sam mentioned. i don't like it, but others may. for 20 bucks, may be worth a try for the macsters amongst us.
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    New Kiwi Engraver to the forum

    look up some of the work done by andrew biggs. eye poppin stuff, along with some very interesting stories.
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    More work on copper laps

    tyvm 4 that. i'm well known for not thinking things out.
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    Engravers Setups

    it will take you a year to go thru it !

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