Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi all, I have spoken to Lee and he has suggested asking the forum for their advice/help. I was called on Tuesday and asked if I could do some engraving in time for the weekend, it was all a bit vague but I said I should be able to help. He sent through an image of what is required but I can't seem to find the font and he doesn't know either. My only option seems to be to somehow convert the image he's sent to a file that my gravograph M40 will recognise. Unfortunately I only have one of the basic software packages which won't vectorise it for me and I'm unsure of how to get around it. I traced round the letters and converted it to an eps file but that didn't seem to work. Literally a few minutes before I shut the door this guy turns up and dumps over 150 of these brass medallions on my counter! I don't want to let the guy down as this could become repeat business but I don't know what to do next! Any suggestions anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 convert that eps file to hpgl file and it should work..adobe and corel both let you convert ai or eps files to hpgl format which is recognised by gravo software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 I'm afraid I don't have adobe or corel (I've never needed them before), I've had a quick look online for image converters but I can't seem to find any. I'm happy to pay someone a fee or make a donation to the board charity if they can do it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hibsjo(SCO) Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 all done in 30 secs so if you spent a bit of time on the redraw it would look better carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 saved the job into downloads (i think) if you can open it carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thank you - nothing in downloads yet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 whats your email and ill send it over Rick ?? carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thank you! maldonadams@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 can't you just use the times roman font from your package?? It looks hand drawn and the guy might be happier if you did it with an actual font with a diamond between the letters?? This is the line I would take on it and would produce a more professional looking job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Happy Dude said: can't you just use the times roman font from your package?? It looks hand drawn and the guy might be happier if you did it with an actual font with a diamond between the letters?? This is the line I would take on it and would produce a more professional looking job... I have suggested a 'proper' font but unfortunately this is the style of writing that they insist on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dude Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Irontoe said: I have suggested a 'proper' font but unfortunately this is the style of writing that they insist on... ok mate, there's always the awkward ones, good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks everybody, I hopefully have it sorted now! If it's approved I can start the bloody things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Now just as a matter of interest, how much would everyone have charged for this job? I reckon I'll spend close to four hours standing at the machine taking the discs in and out, there are 156 of them and I've probably spent a good couple of hours trying to convert files and begging others to help me! I have agreed a price but I'm interested to see if I've charged too much or sold myself short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Gotta be worth £600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I would of gone down the route of price for 1 would be £11.50 which includes set-up charge, for 156 I'd do them for £3 each (as it's just put in disc and press repeat), no set-up charge, so £468. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Probably £2.00 or £2.50 each but would want to engrave one to see for myself. I definitely wouldn't include the couple of hours spent on here sorting things out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 £2.50 per disc + vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 4 hours @whatever your hourly rate is? carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontoe Posted September 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 In the end I charged £2.50 per disc and £20.00 for the image file (I'm going to pass this on the board charity for all the help everyone gave me). Thanks everyone. hakeemz, kobblers and grahamparker 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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