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Discussion in 'General Talk' started by stuart wallace, May 25, 2020.

  1. stuart wallace

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    I used a diamond drag but for this. I’m reasonably happy with it, but some of the lines aren’t super straight? I ran this pretty quick. 90ipm. Would slowing it down help? I’m willing to say this is good enough but I wondered if y’all had any pro tips. Thanks!
     

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    What kind of machine do you have it mounted to?
     
  3. stuart wallace

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    Openbuilds lead 1010 with high z. Cheers
     
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    Well, then it shouldn't be machine flex, how is the engraver mounted to the machine, if not perfectly rigid, that may be the source of the wiggle
     
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    Gotcha thanks. Maybe just tighten up the collet a bit? I may have not tightened it as much as I normally would because I knew the router would be off. Cheers
     
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    Oh, mounted in the router.
    Well, give it a wiggle and see what deflects :)
     
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