Lee Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Look out for us in the next edition of Trophy and Engraving News (ten) magazine to get on the mailing list for this publication email Kyliegould1@aol.com (don't forget to mention the forum) Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 we already get this magazine and its very good for all the latest machines to look at and then thinking how can i afford them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 we already get this magazine and its very good for all the latest machines to look at and then thinking how can i afford them I don't know what machines you have bristolcobbler, but we went into it in a big way a good few years ago. It was well worth the investment. If you don't do computerised engraving I would highly reccomend it. Theres so much you can do besides engraving trophies and jewellery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 the problem is we havent gone into computerised engraving yet as a one man band cost do play a big part.i would be intrested to hear what would be a good machine to start with and one with a good price tag.im hoping to go to one of the shows to see some machines in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 the problem is we havent gone into computerised engraving yet as a one man band cost do play a big part.i would be intrested to hear what would be a good machine to start with and one with a good price tag.im hoping to go to one of the shows to see some machines in action. I went into computer engraving a few years ago now, and like you I am a one man band, and agree the cost was the biggest thing which stopped me. I brought a IS200 flat engraver of Ebay! 1/2 the price of a new one and for my low volume it has been superb. As I have gradually expanded, in an ideal world I'd like a cylindrical computer engraver but for the time being this machine serves me well. the thing with the computer engravers is once you see the speed you can engrave at and more importantly the quality you can produce you would never consider going back to manual machines. Get yourself on Ebay, you'll find a starter machine there for sure. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 As a regular Ebay user, follow this tip to ensure you don't get ripped off, beacause for every bargain buy there's 2 or 3 dodgy ones! Whenever you buy something over £50 make sure you pay by your credit card thru the Paypal system. This way you are covered by Paypal in the event of anything dodgy going on, plus you're covered by Mastercard/Visa too. Not sure exactly how this works - Maybe someone else can shed some light on it. Never buy a machine on ebay by Person Cheque or Cash on collection. You won't have a leg to stand on if anything goes wrong. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ SOLUTIONS Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 i am a one man band toand went into computer engraving (is200) about 5yr ago never look back the best investment i have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain Cheall Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I started with a IS200 its a great machine but is limited with it's engraving area. we upgraded to an IS400 Volume this year. I have seen an IS400 on EBAY might be a good starter machine for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 a IS200 its a great machine but is limited with it's engraving area. Did you never use the 'Long Plate' mode? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcobbler Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 just seen on ebay a roland EGX-20 are they any good the price at the moment is 1,131.00 nearly new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Cobbler Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I received a few free copies of the TEN magazine yesterday from Kylie. Excellent articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 from the little i know of roland they are not very industrial, quick or quiet. dont know if anyone has this model but why are they selling it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain Cheall Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 a IS200 its a great machine but is limited with it's engraving area. Did you never use the 'Long Plate' mode? Ian sorry for the late reply. Yes i did use the long plate and was glad to get my 400 so i could say goodbye to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Annie read about the "Sandblasting" training course in Germany that was in the copy of ten 2 mths ago and has been over and had some trainong on Stone engraving, well worth the trip and very reasonably priced. We would have never known about the course if it were not for Ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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