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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.11">The Dinosaur Rises!!!</a></h1><a name="a3964_11"></a><p><b>From: Paul (JACKPETTY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.11">#11</a>]<br /> 2 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.10">#10</a>] 2 Jun 2006</p> <p>What's shopping? <span class="e_shades" title="B-)"><span class="e__">B-)</span> </span><br /> I'm not in a very large area so leaving the system with short jobs is not a worry. But, after seeing the pictures from some BBQ'd systems, I'm trying to be responsible.</p><hr /><a name="a3964_12"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.12">#12</a>]<br /> 2 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: Paul (JACKPETTY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.11">#11</a>] 2 Jun 2006</p> Shopping is the thing you have to do because your wife is working 90 hours a week at the store in the mall. <hr /><a name="a3964_13"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.13">#13</a>]<br /> 2 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.12">#12</a>] 2 Jun 2006</p> So ( to bring the thread back on topic <span class="e_cringe" title=">.<"><span class="e__">>.<</span> </span> ), you are saying that "the dinosaur rises" to go do the shopping cause wifey is slaving over a hot rotisserie engraver? er, rotary? <span class="e_wink" title=";-)"><span class="e__">;-)</span> </span><br /> <br /> <hr /><a name="a3964_14"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.14">#14</a>]<br /> 2 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.13">#13</a>] 2 Jun 2006</p> Something more or less than that. <span class="e_shock" title=":O"><span class="e__">:O</span> </span> <hr /><a name="a3964_15"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.15">#15</a>]<br /> 18 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> Okay, okay! The dinosaur bit me! <span class="e_cringe" title=">.<"><span class="e__">>.<</span> </span><br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> <hr /><a name="a3964_16"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.16">#16</a>]<br /> 18 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.15">#15</a>] 18 Jun 2006</p> <p>Steve,</p> <p>I'm not familiar with those models, by number. I could offer an opinion, if you have pictures.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>They don't call it Universal for nothing. <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span></p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 18 Jun 2006 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a3964_17"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.17">#17</a>]<br /> 18 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.16">#16</a>] 18 Jun 2006</p> David, I sent you a PM with the links to the pictures.<br /> <br /> Thanks for your help.<br /> <br /> <hr /><a name="a3964_18"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.18">#18</a>]<br /> 18 Jun 2006<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.17">#17</a>] 18 Jun 2006</p> Steve,<br /> <br /> I saw the pictures. If you already have a demand for flat plates, any of them should be fine.<br /> <br /> Versatility has always been my battle cry, so the flatbed machines were never in my lineup of choices, when deciding on a machine.<br /> <br /> "Ya gotta start somewhere"<br /> <br /> If the price is right, those machines should make a good start. <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=3964.1">1-10</a>  11-18</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>