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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
 11 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#1] 12 Jul 2006

Kathe,

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's passing. My condolences.

Ratios represent the size of an engraved character, based on the size of your mastercopy (brass type or logo/design template).

As an example, using a 5/8" piece of type, engraved at a 5:1 ratio (5/8 divided by 5), your finished letter height will be 1/8" inch high.

Ratio settings on both sliders need to be set to the same number. Nothing tricky about it.

I'm happy to answer any more questions you may have, or actually do some of the pantograph work, if you get overwhelmed.

There may be someone closer to you, who may also be able to help you over the hump.

Edit: We have an "Employment Opportunites" folder. You may want to put the word out that you're seeking someone to run the business.

EDITED: 11 Jul 2006 by DGL

From: joyce (JLADY) [#3]
 11 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#1] 12 Jul 2006

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, this must be a difficult time for you.

As for the pantograph, you were right about the arms, they both need to be the same number so the letters are proportionate.

From: logojohn [#4]
 11 Jul 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 11 Jul 2006

Don't confuse the 2 arms with the third one further back by the larger knob. It just moves the cutter forward and back for correct position and doesn't have to be set on the same number as the other 2.

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From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#5]
 11 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#1] 12 Jul 2006

The third set of numbers on the main pivot arm in the back gets set to the same number in order to have the automatic centering accurate. Set all to exactly the same number, not just close, in order for the engraving to be perfect.

From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#6]
 11 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#1] 12 Jul 2006

I don't anything about a pantograph or your question.

By I did want to express my condolences for your loss. I am so sorry for you and if there is anything I can do to help you through this time, I would be happy to help.

Becky

From: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#7]
 11 Jul 2006
To: ALL

I can only add my condolences for your loss. It's hard enough running a business but to have to do it when you have lost someone is truly difficult. I wish I can say more but please know that someone you don't know has said a prayer for you and your family.

From: John (ICTJOHN) [#8]
 12 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#1] 12 Jul 2006

Kathe,

I am really sorry to hear about your husband, I don't know anything about pantograph engraving but I can rotary & laser engrave anything if you need, I am only 3 hours away. My oldest daughter lives in Owasso, I will be going down soon, so let me know if there is anything I can do.

From: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#9]
 12 Jul 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 12 Jul 2006

That is what I did and I managed to complete the pen set and the two watch claps. What a learning experience. I have an appointment with a man who has wanted to buy this company for a while. I hope the meeting goes well. I can't keep up the two full time jobs much longer. I will really miss the engraving as it challenged my creative side.

Thank you so much for your help.

Kathe
D&D Engraving
Tulsa, OK

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
 12 Jul 2006
To: Kathe (KATHEW2) [#9] 13 Jul 2006

Kathy,

I'm happy to hear you got through your immediate jobs. Very impressive!

As simple as pantographs are to operate, as you probably noticed, there's knack, to developing a "feel" for even pressure, across the entire piece.

It's also very common for newbies to slip out of the brass templates. >.< 

Hope the meeting with the prospective buyer goes well.

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