Pantograph machines for jewelry/trophy engraving are not heavy duty enough for the kind of pantographing that was done on our beloved components. The typical 2 Dimensional pantograph machine used for pantographing components weighs 500lbs. and up, and costs $15,000.00 (new) and up. I'm not saying it couldn't be done with the $2000 Engravograph, but it is not the correct tool for the job.
Marc Boral
Monkeyman wrote:
> I just got a Zak Jewelry Tools catalog the other day and they have
> Engravographs which are used to. . . well engrave things. Yes they start
> at $2000 and go up from there but you could charge CR members $50 a
> chainring and have the thing paid off in 6 months. Zak isn't the cheapest
> so if you look around you could find them cheaper.
>
> Also if you like really clean and shiny parts an ultrasonic cleaner may be
> your ticket.
>
> enjoy,
> Brandon Ives
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