which engraver

[Ronnie Maxwell]

I know this have been covered before, but which New Hermes engraver model are best to engraving barrels

thanks
Ron

 

[Ronnie Maxwell]

GT Super engraver

would a GT Super be a good one

 

[Ronnie Maxwell]

a GM model also, does this model work well

 

[Rustystud]

Engravers

I have two engravers, one a small table top diamond scribe type. The second a monster New Hermes GTX-U. Motorized engraver. The BATF wants 07 Licensees to engrave 1/16" by +.003" letters. The diamond scribe is about maxed out by .003". The Motorized GTX does great engraving from .003-.010" with .010"-.015" carbide single flute engraving bits. Due to barrel curvature 1/8" letters are about the max on a tenon.

I use the diamond scribe to engrave all my Go and No Go gauges, and pilot bushing.

I have over $2,000.00 invested into Pantographs, vices and tooling. And still only have pantagraphs.

A fellow Gunsmith bought a CNC Mini mill with 4th axis. He has about $4,000.00 invested and can do many other things with it. Including larger lettering and logos.

Nat Lambeth

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Mine looks almost like that first gt model. Weighs about 100lbs and works good with diamond drag or single flute motorized

 

[Butch Lambert]

I have a GTX U.

 

[Ronnie Maxwell]

so I gather the GT super is better choice over the GM model. is this correct. and which other models would be good for engraving barrels and other firearm items.