FEGA DVD's

[rmgreen]

I would like to buy one of the DVD's that is advertised as having some instructions on the use of the various engraving panographs. I can not get them all at one time. Was hoping someone could recommend one which has the most instructions and in particular the kind of panograph used in the instruction. I am particular interested in the Cronite versions. Or some other instructional material for the same. Thanks

 

[monk]

day to day operation of the pantograph is easy to learn. there's a workholding vise that moves forward and back. the ratio bars have numbers that will indicate the final size of your trace(based on the template size), and the better ones have a motorized spindle, as well as a diamond ( non rotating) point.
i strictly use mine to make templates for layout. i then hand engrave over the trace.
the cronites are more pricey, but of a high quality. mine is a new hermes gtx. you might find user manuals online.

 

[mvangle]

D13:
Using the Pantograph, Etching Tips, DVD
Featuring Robert Steffens, Terry Wallace, Bob Evans 1992
Product Code: D13 Weight = 1 lb.

(I have not watched the DVD)

 

[rmgreen]

mvangle - Thanks very much for your suggestion. I will start with this DVD and probably get the others. Operation is not the question but various parts of engraving applications is.

Many Thanks. RmG

 

[monk]

if you decide to buy a panto, make sure it will properly hold the items you wish to work on. if you try doing larger items, you'll find the flatbed models may not hold your parts. what sort of items did you wish to work on ?

 

[rmgreen]

Thanks Monk. As a gunmaker I mostly work on curved surfaces. Jigs and Fixtures will be needed for most items to level and orient the work piece to the stylus. Serial numbers (I am a FFL Mfg), sight notations, logos and simpler lettering requirements on parts as just a few task that will be attempted. I have and have used a New Hermes TX. Just finished refurbishing a Cronite Zero machine. Mr. V. Angle's suggest of a DVD found on the FEGA sight I have ordered and it should be here this week. Am always needing ideas, methods of use of these types of machines. Not interested in re-inventing the wheel.