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Old 02-14-2006, 05:23 AM
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Who uses an etch-o matic or similar type machines for marking your blades. Is there so called starter kit adequate or would you suggest another make. All suggestion and comments wanted, Thanks in advance. obe
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Old 02-14-2006, 07:45 AM
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I used a "Personalizer Plus" for many years, and found it to be an excellent machine.


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Old 02-14-2006, 08:45 AM
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I've used the Etch-O-Matic for over 10 years and have been very pleased with it. The real secret to any of these machines is the quality of your stencils. Either buy or make some high quality stencils and any of the machines sold by the various knife supply houses will make an excellent mark with it.....


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Old 02-14-2006, 07:10 PM
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do a serch here for the computer power supply etcher it does as good a job and its cheep enough for most ppl


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Old 02-15-2006, 04:47 AM
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Thank you gentlemen, that is the info I wanted. obe
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I used one for a few months before making an etcher. It didn't work as well for me, but I think the etching solution was old.


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Old 03-07-2006, 10:56 AM
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I am a Etch-O-Matic dealer and was having problems with my etch until some nice people helped me out. It is in the stencil and technique. The etch-o-matic can make beautiful marks if you know how to use it. I would recommend the super unit because it has more power but the starter kit will do the same thing just takes a little longer on the etch.

I can save you money on a unit if you want one. I am only a dealer to get my supplies and eqipment at a savings and help out friends.
Shoot me a email and I will get you the best price.
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:55 PM
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I have use the Personalizer for several years. You need to find out how long to hold it on the stencil. And like what was said good stenciles are a must.


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