Happy Dude Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 i normally send my cutters to mastergrave for sharpening but am happy to help out one of the smaller guys with my business. just 2 questions 1. how much?? 2. how long?? thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Buy a cutter sharpener... nothing more annoying than the cutter you need NOW is blunt..... Out of interest, what do mastergrave charge ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 been a while, can't remember how much they charge... but in their catalogue a cutter sharpener is £925 + VAT, the bulk of my trade is trophies, giftware and nameplates so that would pay for a lot of re-grinds... i'd rather give my trade to a smaller guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Not sure about Mastergrave but the last 2 I had done at Birches before I blew them out cost £6.77 inc VAT & postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 but in their catalogue a cutter sharpener is £925 + VAT, the bulk of my trade is trophies, giftware and nameplates so that would pay for a lot of re-grinds... At Birches prices that equates to approx 312 regrinds. Your choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Its nice to be able to make the cutter you need, when you need it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm sure it is. But you can build up a couple of each size as I have over the last 10 years and just rotate them. It depends on the quantity of work you have really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I concur, but I still feel it holds you back if you lack the proper equipment, Like a varga saw, whats the point in having expensive engraving machines if you can't cut out the marerial to size. Example I did 6 laminate signs for a customer today, which I would have lost in I hadn't got the means to cut out all the sizes required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 get a cutter grinder it makes sense get a saw it makes sense it makes money makes sense carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I don't have the luxury of a varga saw but I can cut out any size up to A4 on my machine and that suits me ok. Anything larger than that I have to farm out as most do anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Anything larger than that I have to farm out as most do anyway Welcome to use my farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 get a cutter grinder it makes sense get a saw it makes sense it makes money makes sense carry on! i'm pretty cramped for space in my engraving workshop...sorry back shop.. i don't have room to store sheets and saws, my mate is the engraver for keyprint and he only lives a couple of miles from me so when i need plates pronto i call him and i collect from him at home or he drops them off if he's my way and we can always get for a pint... \:D/ even they send off their cutters to get sharpened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 it's all down to the type of work you do before i happened upon the wonders of computerised engraving when i used a machine only known as "the deadly bitch" it was all cutter work and a couple of grinders were a must. one for tungsten and one for hss 99% of cutter work i do now is on bakerlite bases so i can live without a grinder i can cut up to 12" x 18" plastic on the laser, and i have my trusty guillotine for metals i would love to have a saw too, but just don't have the space if i did, i would plump for a solid bench saw over a varga by the way Gravo sharpen cutters too, not sure how old my book is (VOL 2E) £1.95 per cutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Mastergrave cutter regrind standard= £3.00 parallel= £3.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 We use Birch for our cutter regrinds, never had a problem yet Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I don't have the luxury of a varga saw but I can cut out any size up to A4 on my machine and that suits me ok. Anything larger than that I have to farm out as most do anyway rlj how do you cut brass on your machine? i was intrigued as i dont have a saw eiether and would like to be able to cut smaller pieces myself.. or its only possible on a flatbed i have a beveller though,can i improvise with it somehow? i need to cut pieces off a4 brass plaques any ideas folk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Hakeemz I use the beveller/cutter from Mastergrave. STC3B. I use it on a Roland EGX300 flatbed. Not sure how you would go on with your machine though. I can think of ways to improvise if you only have a vice on your machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I don't have the luxury of a varga saw but I can cut out any size up to A4 on my machine and that suits me ok. Anything larger than that I have to farm out as most do anyway rlj how do you cut brass on your machine? i was intrigued as i dont have a saw eiether and would like to be able to cut smaller pieces myself.. or its only possible on a flatbed i have a beveller though,can i improvise with it somehow? i need to cut pieces off a4 brass plaques any ideas folk? It is a difficult one Hakeem, If I were you I would buy precut sizes, and offer the customer the sizes you have in stock.. Or bite the bullet and buy saw mate. PS, I think Birch do brass cut to size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Could he not find an old scrap of a rigid material eg brass to fix in the vice then with webbing tape fix whatever he wanted to cut out using a cutter/beveller and the proceed from there? Bit long winded I know but cheaper for the time being until things pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Could he not find an old scrap of a rigid material eg brass to fix in the vice then with webbing tape fix whatever he wanted to cut out using a cutter/beveller and the proceed from there? Bit long winded I know but cheaper for the time being until things pick up? LOLALOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Why do i bother. The guy cant afford an expensive saw. And you dont want to turn work away if someone wants it the same day. And if it takes you a while to do who knows if the customer wont come back with a bigger order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 this is the beveller i,v got cutter doesnt come out much to let me use it as a sheet cutter so i just use it on odd bevel job.. yes i use birch for cut out sizes and to be honest they are fairly sharp with delivery.. its just me eager to learn tips and tricks of trade,, and you are right ,,buying the saw is on the list as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I always found it a pain not having a cutter grinder and a saw, but we all have to start somewere Hakeem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK Solutions UK Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Evening all, GK Solutions UK offer cutter regrinds at £1.60 per cutter. Many other services are available. See the machine section in the directory. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Evening all, GK Solutions UK offer cutter regrinds at £1.60 per cutter. Many other services are available. See the machine section in the directory. Thanks hi, sounds better than £3.00 a go... what's your turnaround time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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