| Hello everybody:) Jim in Texas, tinkerer and general junkman. Total engraving novice in need of a little advice. I just picked a magna graver II at a fleamarket cheap but the grease is pretty dry and the tool isn't working correctly. I looked on the web for a parts breakdown or even a phone number for the manufacturer but no luck. I have taken it apart somewhat but there are parts that are either pressed in or threaded. A trail of broken tools has taught me to find out first. I could soak the tool in solvent to clean it. I haven't a clue what kind of lubrication it requires to put back together. I also hate having a tool that I can't take apart and clean. Any help appreciated. I am looking forward to writing my name real fancy on all my stuff:) -Jim. |
Posted by james anderson at 12/5/2006 9:21:26 PM.
| Ngraver Co. http://www.ngraver.com/engrave.htm |
Posted by Rex Pedersen at 12/5/2006 10:27:59 PM.
| I spoke to them today(they were very nice) and got an excellent tutorial on how to take the tool apart, clean it and maintain it. Thank you, Jim. |
Posted by james anderson at 12/6/2006 2:03:03 PM.
| you call yourself a tinkerer and general junkman. this leads me to believe you're destined to become a great engraver. i checked the rules, and if you're not a tinkerer, you aren't allowed to become even good, let alone great ! |
Posted by j.d. swartzfeger at 4/3/2007 11:19:50 PM.
| ...as the old saying goes, "...engravers spend most of their time making tools, gravers and fixtures, and engrave part time." |
Posted by Stu Millar at 4/4/2007 9:22:51 PM.
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