Full Version: The Dinosaur Rises!!!
From: UncleSteve [#13]
2 Jun 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12] 2 Jun 2006
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#14]
2 Jun 2006
To: UncleSteve [#13] 2 Jun 2006
From: UncleSteve [#15]
18 Jun 2006
To: ALL
It has been about two weeks and I am looking at upgrading (?) to an IL, an IL II, and an ILK-2.... slightly newer and with a rotary spindle and motor..... Already getting requests for plastic name badges.
Any input as to which model would be a good choice (they all seem to be pretty much the same to these newbie eyes) and what a reasonable price would be for a used one in good condition would be appreciated.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16]
18 Jun 2006
To: UncleSteve [#15] 18 Jun 2006
Steve,
I'm not familiar with those models, by number. I could offer an opinion, if you have pictures.
I know it's not one of the choices you mentioned, but if you plan to do pantograph engraving, even after the day you upgrade to a computerized system, the GTX-Universal will be the machine you want.
Capable of engraving 15" diameter Revere bowls and large trays, as well as anything other pantographs can do, not to mention some things many new computerized engraving systems can't.
They don't call it Universal for nothing. :-)
EDITED: 18 Jun 2006 by DGL
From: UncleSteve [#17]
18 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#16] 18 Jun 2006
Thanks for your help.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#18]
18 Jun 2006
To: UncleSteve [#17] 18 Jun 2006
I saw the pictures. If you already have a demand for flat plates, any of them should be fine.
Versatility has always been my battle cry, so the flatbed machines were never in my lineup of choices, when deciding on a machine.
"Ya gotta start somewhere"
If the price is right, those machines should make a good start.