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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.17">Total Beginner</a></h1><a name="a5592_17"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.17">#17</a>]<br /> 9 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.15">#15</a>] 9 Jan 2007</p> What will your estimated miles-per-gallon on this machine? :S<p class="edit_text">EDITED: 9 Jan 2007 by DATAKES</p> <hr /><a name="a5592_18"></a><p><b>From: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.18">#18</a>]<br /> 11 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>To all,<br /> Well...it works. No pictures yet, but I was able to engrave free-hand into scrap wood (following my paper template) in cursive and it came out just like handwriting. Engraved a couple of sketches just for fun. So far so good. Thanks for all the advice "and puns too!". I'll post some pics soon. My camera's here somewhere.</p> <p>MPG no way it's Yards per Gallon or YPG. Max gross vehicle weight-2000lbs. 8-O</p> <hr /><a name="a5592_19"></a><p><b>From: Peter</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.19">#19</a>]<br /> 11 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.18">#18</a>] 11 Jan 2007</p> <i><font color="#FF0000" size="3">Rich Demartile Pantograph Engravers</font></i><br /> <br /> * Sophisticated<br /> <br /> * Stylish<br /> <br /> * Unbreakable<br /> <br /> * 2 door, Cabriolet and Hardtop versions available.<br /> ( white walls extra )<br /> <br /> * Made to order<br /> <br /> regards<br /> <br /> :D <hr /><a name="a5592_20"></a><p><b>From: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.20">#20</a>]<br /> 12 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: Peter</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.19">#19</a>] 12 Jan 2007</p> You forgot to mention the most useful feature...Four Wheel Drive! <hr /><a name="a5592_21"></a><p><b>From: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.21">#21</a>]<br /> 12 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> Here's the finished machine... <br /> <img src="http://pages.prodigy.net/rich_demartile/_uimages/engraver.JPG" /><br /> <br /> A close up of the arms...<br /> <img src="http://pages.prodigy.net/rich_demartile/_uimages/pantographarms.JPG" /><br /> And some funky free-hand copy...<br /> <img src="http://pages.prodigy.net/rich_demartile/_uimages/output.JPG" /><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 12 Jan 2007 by RICHD</p> <hr /><a name="a5592_22"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.22">#22</a>]<br /> 12 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.21">#21</a>] 12 Jan 2007</p> Very nice Rich!<br /> <br /> If we didn't know you were the builder, I'd swear it was collaboration between Ethan Allen, Rube Goldberg and the makers of Lincoln Logs. :-)<br /> <br /> I'll send you a few Rolex watches to engrave. >.< <hr /><a name="a5592_23"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.23">#23</a>]<br /> 12 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.22">#22</a>] 12 Jan 2007</p> :D :D :D <hr /><a name="a5592_24"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.24">#24</a>]<br /> 12 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.23">#23</a>] 13 Jan 2007</p> <p>David,</p> <p>I really admire that kind of ingenuity.</p> <p>Rich is someone who had a concept and followed through, to make a functioning machine.</p> <p>I couldn't resist making (what I hoped was) a humorous comment, but it's people like Rich, determined to test a theory, that drive innovation.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 12 Jan 2007 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a5592_25"></a><p><b>From: RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.25">#25</a>]<br /> 13 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: rich (RICHD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.21">#21</a>] 13 Jan 2007</p> <p>Man that is a beautiful creation.......</p> <p>Awesome!</p> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages:  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5592.1">1-16</a>  17-25</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>