kobblers Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 this may seem like a pretty dumb question for someone who's been using cutter bits for 17 years but does anyone know how to converth the cutter sizes from letter to the actual metric sizes? i tried to order a new a cutter recently but the lady on the helpline wanted to know the actual tip size which thicko here doesn't know as he's never had to before. i need to know the tip sizes for the cutters usually specified a,b,c,d,e,f. cheers, rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Onest Andy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Don't know the answer Rick.... But I will be at Trophex on Sunday... forward me the details of the machine you are using and the cutters and i'll try and find out for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 the cutters are the orange band 1/8" x 5" for a mastergrave mk5 pantograph. i need to know the tip sizes for a (narrowest) to f(widest) much appreciated, rick. ps, is it this sunday? thought it was the one after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Rick, You know where the answer to this one lies..... And you also have the contact details..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Kev If you are referring to CharleB, can you find out for us and post the answer for all to see, then the information will be available to others who in the future do a search and find this post, but don't actually know either! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Lee, good point made, but I'm not talking about Charles Birch, just myself. I'm happy to give out knowledge, as posts are made out of working hours. Plus the disclaimer in my sig frees Charles Birch of any blame for anyone following my advice. Anyway, here goes, these are the guides I have worked to for years.... Tip A = 0.32mm Tip B = 0.5mm Tip C = 0.75mm Tip D = 1mm Tip E = 1.25mm Tip F = 1.5mm Cutters can be ground to any size up to 2.75mm, so if you need any others just ask. Don't forget, these cutters can be reground numerous times once blunt. I can supply cutters and re-grinds for nearly all engraving machines, again just ask. Hope this helps! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 what a chappy! if i pm you my account number and what i need can you send me some out please? i hate using the telephone damn that stammer! haha, rick. ps. we ordered a cast brass sign from you recently, it was fantastic, i always thought they were dear but looking at the quality made me think again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 what a chappy! if i pm you my account number and what i need can you send me some out please? i hate using the telephone damn that stammer! haha, rick. ps. we ordered a cast brass sign from you recently, it was fantastic, i always thought they were dear but looking at the quality made me think again! ps: what about composite diamond cutters, do you stock them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Rick, I'll happily accept any orders from any of you guys by email signs@charlesbirch.com Glad you like the finish of the cast brass, I've been working really hard to improve the department, and hearing good feedback like yours must mean I'm doing something right! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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