Ron, gravograph (formerly New Hermes) still makes pantographs and still has parts available for some of the obsolete models. The spindles are interchangeable between multiple models. I bet they will be able to help you out.Thanks for posting about the Hermes. I happened to pick up a couple of Hermes pantographs a few weeks ago in a "package deal". The one with the motor, sorta but not really like Derf's , I am planning on making/finding a spindle for it to engrave some AR lowers and other misc. stuff. I got a large box full of small parts and a bunch of fonts. Now I just have to get in gear and get the bigger one up and working so I can figure out how it works.
-Ron
Ron, gravograph (formerly New Hermes) still makes pantographs and still has parts available for some of the obsolete models. The spindles are interchangeable between multiple models. I bet they will be able to help you out.
Good words boys. Very helpful discussion.
Here's the latest in my plight:
I do mostly cerakote barrels. Already there is a problem - can't do chem etching over the finish, on the other hand, it probably won't show very well if done on the SS/CM barrel BEFORE the cerakote is applied.
I just found and awesome solution, but not an awesome price. I've had a couple barrels engraved by a local engraver that has a yag laser. It looks awesome, but it's $50 each. I've had two barrels done AFTER they're cerakoted, and it's simply almost worth the money...and time/trouble. I see why guys just stick with the old method of stamping with a hammer. Simple, quick, and free.....just not awesome. My conclusion might be to stick with Dave with the yag for now, especially if the customer is okay with me listing it as a line item cost on his invoice.
Check it out:
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