New Hermes fonts on Gorton 3u machine - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.2">New Hermes fonts on Gorton 3u machine</a></h1><a name="a5601_2"></a><p><b>From: laserman (MIKEMAC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.2">#2</a>]<br /> 28 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.1">#1</a>] 28 Dec 2006</p> <p>LJ,</p> <p>Going back into time here, If I recall when I used to use the gorton there was a tray that accepted the large type in the top section and the small type in the lower center section. I don't know for sure if yours is set-up that way but the one I worked with was.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 28 Dec 2006 by MIKEMAC</p> <hr /><a name="a5601_3"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.3">#3</a>]<br /> 28 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.1">#1</a>] 28 Dec 2006</p> John,<br /> <br /> It's been a long time since I've used a Gorton, but from what I can remember, the template area was a flat "plate", to which typical type slides can be affixed. <hr /><a name="a5601_4"></a><p><b>From: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.4">#4</a>]<br /> 29 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.3">#3</a>] 29 Dec 2006</p> Thanks to you and laserman.<br /> <br /> I figured it might be something like that but haven't ever seen one up close.<br /> <br /> Somebody with the gorton asked me as I am selling off our pantograph fonts I no longer use on eby. <hr /><a name="a5601_5"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.5">#5</a>]<br /> 29 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.4">#4</a>] 29 Dec 2006</p> John,<br /> <br /> If the Gorton guy doesn't take all the type, you may want to list the ebay link here. <i>(Ad/Buy/Sell folder)</i> <hr /><a name="a5601_6"></a><p><b>From: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.6">#6</a>]<br /> 29 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.5">#5</a>] 29 Dec 2006</p> <p>I was going to mention it here this weekend since<br /> the first auctions are ending in a few days.<br /> There are more engraving fonts than most people would need.</p> <p>I think he must be just getting started since he just asked me<br /> what a flx cutter was :/ .</p> <p>To be legit I will add it to the buy sell folder!<br /> Thanks</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 29 Dec 2006 by LOGOJOHN</p> <hr /><a name="a5601_7"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.7">#7</a>]<br /> 29 Dec 2006<br /><b>To: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.6">#6</a>] 29 Dec 2006</p> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">he just asked me<br /> what a flx cutter was </div><br /> <br /> Not to be confused with a GPY????? ;-) <hr /><a name="a5601_8"></a><p><b>From: rj (RANDYJOYCE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.8">#8</a>]<br /> 3 Jan 2007<br /><b>To: logojohn</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.1">#1</a>] 3 Jan 2007</p> The Hermes type is a metric size maybe 30mm which is a little smaller than the gorton 1-1/4 copy blanks. It can be taped in place in the gorton table or the Hermes strip holders can be clamped or taped on the gorton table. <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=5601.1">1</a>  2-8</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>