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    What software

    my fave way is to draw oversize. then scan the dwg, and then fiddle with it in corel. i don't use any software to create scroll. the resize in corel allows for very good transfers of any size i want. i recently began creating what i call master transfer patterns. i cut the different sizes onto...
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    yes and when i get outta the hospital, my lawyer will be contacting you !! no, not extreme. when the part is in position, no matter how well centered, the top will follow gravity. i just want enough resistance to over come the tendency.
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    Introduction

    welcome. a knowledge of heat treating, as you have, will allow you to make all the gravers you want. store bought are much more convenient, as they come in graded sizes and shapes. now is the best time ever for a newbie to try this art. so much info in print and video, there's little excuse for...
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    New Kiwi Engraver to the forum

    welcome. the crocker, at best, is useless for accurate facet restoration. a round blan k, for example, is extremely difficult to register. if one cant register the tool position, the same geometry will evade you. esp as a beginner, the consistent angles always give the same feel to the tool in...
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    More work on copper laps

    if you took a brand new graver and wo®ked it up, at what grit level would you change over tot he powder ? just curious.
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    More work on copper laps

    hmmm. i'm wondering if a cheap imported, diamond impregnated disc could be used. the ones i have are absolutely flat. could one not just turn the disk over and charge it with the grit of choice. i have a 120 that i've never used. i just may give that a try. i'll mention my results after i try...
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    Many Happy Returns

    it might be sams. if so, have a great day sam. it aint my birthday, but i'll still accept gifts !
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    Garage News: English scroll and paint

    stevie wonder may not appreciate the work. i'm sure everyone else does.
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    ok ! situation solved. a friend gave me some veryhigh viscosity grease. nearly tar in appearance and feel. quite a few rotations were needed to "work" the stuff. it now rotates xactly how i like it. used it for about 2 hours or so. tyvm to all that sent ideas.
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    Ti practice material

    if you're in good standing with the owner, warn him, and let him assume the risk shoot me a pm. i'll give you a few pieces if you'll cover the postage. i have so much of this, donating a couple pieces wont send me to the poorhouse
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    the bearing wouldnt budge. i flushed the old grease out, then added some bees wax. after 10 minutes or so the wax broke down too much. am going to give the rubber idea a try this pm.
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    omg ! i have enuff beeswax to start a candle factory. will let youall know which method i end using.
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    we must have different models. mine has no such adjustment as yours does.
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    roger: not sure if there's a bearing in the bottom. just a lot of very thin grease. i'll dismantle it and look to see if there's a bearing. am listening to everyone to decide what's best.
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    What software

    i just downloaded this. seems a bargain at $19.95 will give it a whack later this pm.
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    What software

    i have the latest corel version. it works with all former corel versions, as well as a truckload of different file extensions, a significant one for me is the use of .plt files. allows me to drive a vinyl plotter, a cnc engraving machine, as well as my trusty laser machine. doing a drawing by...
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    tyvm folks. ithink some beeswax or somethin like that might work. will try and see. jj, i need bail money. cant buy another vise till i get out !
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    Question: victor ballvise upgrade.

    i have a victor. the model with the hole/lock pin. it rotates too freely. at least for my hand. what's a good way to apply a bit of resistance or braking to the top half. no, i don't need another doorstop, just a viable suggestion.
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    aluminum

    ihave only done one gun of that alloy. it cut rather crumbly and gummy at the same time. a bit of lube made the cutting at least tollerable. ymmv
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    Millgrain tool for steel???

    mine is fine on copper, silver, and to a limited degree, brass. i wouldn't even consider using it on steel. but who knows, it may work. give it a try.

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