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Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth - Primarily for use on steel. Abrasive will last a long time since it does not clog quickly or wear away. Offered in grit values of 500, 400, 320, 240, and 150. Grit 320 polishes well without scratching too deeply, and at the same time does considerable cutting. Sheet size 9" X 11". Sold individually or by the dozen. Arkansas Oil Stone - A natural novaculite stone used to produce the most precise edge possible. Used for sharpening gravers and counterknives. Should be used with a light oil to help prevent clogging the stone's pores. Measures 2" X 5" X 3/4" thick. Mounted in a hardwood case. 6" Metal Ruler - This flexible, stainless steel ruler is usually used to accurately check the gauge from the edge of the paper to the stamped impression. Has 1/32" and 1/64" gradations. The crossbar on the pocket clip serves as the depth or height gauge. Dial Depth Indicator - Instrument that determines the exact depth of an etched or engraved area. Adjustable dial for easy calibration, which may be necessary due to point wear. Easy-to-read 2" diameter dial has .0005" calibrations, with enough space between each calibration so the user can further interpolate his reading. Chrome plated body. Sold with a spare point and precision ground steel block used to zero the gauge accurately.An inexpensive mechanical instrument that can only be replaced by an electronic microscope costing thousands of dollars. Triple Lens Glass - A 4-1/2 power, Triple Lens Engraver's Magnifying Glass, set in a 1-5/8" diameter metal casing. The most popular glass -- offers distortion-free viewing and durability. Can be used "hands free" with Glass Stand. The lens casing is finely threaded for precision adjustment to get the proper focal point. Bausch & Lomb Engraver's Glass - High quality, 3-1/2 power, Engraver's Magnifying Glass set in a 2-1/8" diameter hard plastic casing. Distortion-free and built for durability. Can be used in Cronite's Engraver's Glass Stand with optional adapter. Engraver's Glass Stand - Built to last a lifetime, our all-metal stand is fully adjustable by turning just one small knurled knob. The heavily weighted base helps prevent tipping. Normally sold to fit our triple lens 4-1/2 power Engraver's Glass. Upon request, can be fitted with adapter, Part No. SH1-100F, to accommodate the larger Bausch & Lomb 3-1/2 power glass, at a slightly higher cost. Blast-Away Cleaner - Newly formulated, very aggressive cleaner which will dissolve dried and hardened ink previously "impossible" to remove, and other dirt from dies, fountains, presses, clothing, and floors. It will especially dissolve plastic/acrylic inks used in water flexo, water intaglio and ink jet inks. It must be thinned with at least 3 parts of water to be used at its greatest strength. It may be reduced with 19 parts of water to be as good as an average floor cleaner. Environmentally clean, biodegradable, and very strong. Should be mixed and may be transferred to a spray bottle. Exceptional value. Wood Alcohol (Methanol) - After the protective greases are removed from dies or plates with an inexpensive petroleum product, such as kerosene or varsol, Wood Alcohol is used for final cleaning. Cronite's "commercially pure" Wood Alcohol will leave your dies clean and free of any residues which could contaminate the surface to which the etching ground (acid resist) is to be applied. Usually, the alcohol is rubbed on with a lint-free clean cloth. It is allowed to evaporate, taking with it any petroleum residues. Bottled in a plastic container for shipping, the alcohol can evaporate through the container, and can also absorb water from the atmosphere. Although the level in the bottle may not diminish, the potency of this product may decrease. If it is to be stored for a prolonged period, transfer to a glass bottle. Flammable liquid. Chrome Testing Solution - Inexpensive blue-colored solution provides a quick, reliable means of detecting worn chrome plating on steel dies. A worn area will quickly change to a copper color. Some die stampers perform this test every few thousand impressions so they can strip and re-plate their dies and plates as soon as the plating shows wear. Using this method, the life of a die may be prolonged indefinitely. This quick, simple test can be done at the bench or on the press. 8 oz. bottle. Anti-Rust Compound - A thick paste used to coat and protect bare metals such as steel and copper from oxidizing during shipping and storage. Contains no acids or caustics that will attack metals, as do Vaseline or other greases. Easy to apply -- just smear a thin coating on the surface. To remove, wash off with petroleum solvent. 2 lb. can. "Genuine Engraving" Seals - Everyone in our industry should promote and advertise Engraved Stationery. A "Genuine Engraving" Seal belongs on every package of business cards you produce. The 3/4" diameter seals make any package of engraved stationery "stand out", as well as taping the ends down. Silver and black foil with pressure-sensitive glue. Inexpensive - sold 1,000 seals per package. EDUCATIONAL AIDS Engraved Stationery Handbook - Written by R.N. Steffens, this book is still the best reference text for engravers and die stampers. Contains information on engraving, die stamping, tools, equipment, methods, supplies, and a history of engraved stationery. Used by everyone in the industry, regularly. Illustrated and hard bound, 332 pages. A great gift for the unacquainted. Engraver's Letter Styles Booklet - A 23-page engraved booklet filled with over 330 of the most commonly used lettering styles available on Masterplates for Pantograph use. A necessary reference for all engraving departments, as well as for salesmen displaying styles to customers. Engraver's Training Manual - Prepared by members of The Engraved Stationery Manufacturers Association. A comprehensive training guide for the Engraved stationery die stamping trade, describing the process so that even a beginner can understand. Presents an efficient, safe method for hand feeding Carver, Modern, and Waite die stamping presses. Also describes procedures for engraving copper, brass, zinc, and steel plates. Everyone should read it. We give a copy with each new press sold. 34 pages, illustrated. Heraldic Designs and Engravings Book - A complete guide to crest designs, their composition, and commonly used crest lettering styles. Written by J.M. Bergling and A. Tuston Hay in an interesting and concise style. 92 pages with over 2,000 illustrations and a complete dictionary of heraldic terms. Art Monograms and Lettering Book - An encyclopedia of monograms and monogram lettering styles by J.M. Bergling and V.C. Bergling. For engravers, designers, and all lovers of art. 110 fully illustrated pages, flexible cover. Press Parts Booklets - All Parts Booklets include illustrations and Part Numbers. Training Video, Cronite 5 X 9 Hi-Speed Press System - Detailed training aid covers the procedures for the proper operation of the Cronite 5 X 9 Press, equipped with a High Speed 8000 Autofeed and Telestacker Drier. Contains valuable information for all die stamping press operators. VHS video cassette. Approximately 2-1/2 hours. ACID RESISTS & ACIDS Janes' Ground - Fast-drying, dark liquid acid resist for all metals. When applied properly, one can easily see through it to the metal surface. It can be used in an etching machine because the surface is tough and won't rub off or chip. Usually poured on the metal directly from the can. Then the metal is tipped in all directions until the area to be etched is fully covered. Excess ground may be poured back into the can from the corner of the metal plate. Bob's Chip Out Ground - An acid resist that will dry hard and fast, and easily "chip off". If applied properly, will not foulbite. Good for all metals. Can be used in hand etching with an acid brush, or in an etching machine. Flammable. 8 oz. can. Freelance Chip Out Ground - A premium acid resist that will dry hard quickly, and "chip off" cleanly and sharply. If properly applied, will not permit foulbiting. Good for all metals. Can be used in hand etching with an acid brush, or in an etching machine. Flammable. 8 oz. can. Dissolved Stop Out Wax - This red liquid is used to make any necessary corrections to the traced or scratched image on the ground covered die prior to etching. Should be applied with a good red sable Stop Out Brush. Thin with a small amount of quality alcohol. After etching, the Stop Out Wax can be removed with alcohol, along with the mechanical acid resist. Flammable. 4 oz. bottle. Cronite's Red Sealing Wax - A pure (no fillers) material used by engravers to make Stop Out Wax. To prepare the wax, dissolve a broken stick or two in denatured wood alcohol. Apply the slow-drying solution with a Stop Out Brush to areas not requiring etching. Sticks are approximately 1/2" X 1/2" X 9" long. Sold individually or by the 1 lb. box of 10 sticks. Touch-Up Lacquer - Used for the same purposes as Stop Out Wax, but has a turpentine solvent instead of an alcohol solvent. This usually makes it favored for removal when used with a photosensitive resist incompatible with alcohol solvents. Has a consistency much thinner than Stop Out Wax, and may be used for very intricate work. Thin with turpentine. Quick drying, and easily removed with varsol. Retouching Varnish - A corrosive acid resist which flows smoothly, dries fast, and requires no burning in. Compatible with most coatings. Flammable liquid. Retouch Varnish Remover - Used to remove Retouching Varnish without damaging the original Conta resist. Flammable liquid. Bank Coat Asphalt Resist - An asphalt-base, thick fluid mainly used as a fine paint for delicate and close work on items that need protection from the environment, acids, or caustics. Inexpensive and usually used on large banknote plates. Stop Out Brushes - Top quality, 100% red sable hair. Used to apply Stop Out Wax or Touch-Up Lacquer. Stocked in 4 sizes (00, 0, 1, 2), which will accommodate your every need. Number 00 is for fine work; number 2 can easily cover a large area. Keep one of each size on hand. New Improved Steel Acid - Light blue corrosive liquid with a nitric acid base that effectively etches steel and brass. Specifically formulated for hand etching with an acid brush. This is the best steel acid in the world, used in many other industries from gun and knife engraving to chemical milling of large dies and molds. Contains heavy metals such as silver and mercury, requiring proper disposal even when the acid is "spent". The acid works so well because as it etches down the sides of the cavity, the walls are electroplated by the heavy metals attracted to the steel. Keep the acid out of direct sunlight if stored for long periods. Cronite Chemical Milling Acid - Same as New Improved Steel Acid, but without Mercury. Ferric Chloride, Engraver's Grade - A dark, caramel colored acid used for etching various metals. Available in 30° and 42°Baumé densities. Recommended for use in etching machinery of all types, but can be brushed on by hand with an acid brush. The acid will stain skin a brownish-yellow color, but it does not seem to affect it in any other way with incidental contact. Ferric Chloride is the by-product of hydrochloric acid pickling of iron usually being descaled in a steel mill. It is usually important that there are no silicone additives used as anti-foams in the acid. It is possible to reclaim Ferric Chloride, but for the engraver, we recommend only virgin engraver's grade acid. 30°Baumé Ferric Chloride effectively etches brass, zinc or copper. Predominantly used for etching copper when using the powderless etching or self-banking method. 42°Baumé Ferric Chloride is used for etching steel. Anti-Foam for Ferric Chloride - Controls foam during ferric chloride etching. Cronite supplies 30°Baumé Ferric Chloride with this chemical pre-added at the factory. Special No. 2 Copper Acid - Especially formulated for the engraving industry, this corrosive liquid is dark brown in color due to its main ingredient of Ferric Chloride. Very effective for hand etching copper plates, and is usually applied with an acid brush. Acts faster and gives a sharper etch than straight Ferric Chloride. Especially valuable for etching shaded areas. Pint bottle. Hydrometer - This corrosion-proof instrument has a scale reading from 0°Baumé to 50°Baumé, so that it is perfect for reading and adjusting Ferric Chloride at 30°Baumé for etching copper using the PERI-Etching method, or at 42°Baumé for etching steel. Acid Etching Brush - Imported Chinese writing brush. The bristles are natural hair held in place with water-resistant glue. The handle is bamboo or plastic with no metal to rust or corrode. This inexpensive brush can be used with any acid. The brush is usually stored in water between etching sessions.EP1-6 Acid Etching Brush Acid Blotters - White, 1/32" thick, 3-3/4" X 9" absorbent pads used to remove acid from a plate after etching an area. Sold by the pound (about 50 pieces). CLEANERS, THINNERS AND PRESERVATIVES Wood Alcohol (Methanol) - After the protective greases are removed from dies or plates with an inexpensive petroleum product, such as kerosene or varsol, Wood Alcohol is used for final cleaning. Cronite's "commercially pure" Wood Alcohol will leave your dies clean and free of any residues which could contaminate the surface to which the etching ground (acid resist) is to be applied. Usually, the alcohol is rubbed on with a lint-free clean cloth. It is allowed to evaporate, taking with it any petroleum residues. Bottled in a plastic container for shipping, the alcohol can evaporate through the container, and can also absorb water from the atmosphere. Although the level in the bottle may not diminish, the potency of this product may decrease. If it is to be stored for a prolonged period, transfer to a glass bottle. Flammable liquid. Anti-Rust Compound - A thick paste used to coat and protect bare metals such as steel and copper from oxidizing during shipping and storage. Contains no acids or caustics that will attack metals, as do Vaseline or other greases. Easy to apply -- just smear a thin coating on the surface. To remove, wash off with petroleum solvent. 2 lb. can. Ether - Used for thinning Janes' Ground and other acid resists. Can also be used as a cleaner for plates and dies. Flammable liquid. 12 oz. can. IMAGE TRANSFER PRODUCTS AND DEVELOPERS Cronite Steel Stain - Ready-to-use, clear liquid that leaves a clear black stain on steel. Specifically formulated for use with Cronite Transfer Wax. Poisonous liquid. 12 oz. bottle. Cronite Copper Stain - Leaves a beautiful black stain on copper. The concentrate is specifically formulated for use with Cronite Transfer Wax; will not cause a foulbite. An oxidizer. 2 oz. bottle. Cronite Transfer Wax - A black malleable mixture of special waxes used to transfer an image from one sheet of gelatin to another, or to a plate. This is the best wax for the purpose, and exact reproduction can be achieved. Use with Cronite metal stains and sheet gelatin. 1 oz. stick. Sheet Gelatin - A clear and flexible, colorless film of a special hardness that permits scratching by tools, but also resists abuse. Used to transfer an image from one surface to another -- from sketch to plate, plate to plate, or one sheet of gelatin to another. Gelatin sheets can save you time and effort when reversing or exactly duplicating images. 7" X 17", .006" thick. PERI-ETCH PHOTO ENGRAVING ADDITIVES AND SUPPLIES Protectone - Protectone 13A and 13B are protective chemicals used in Ferric Chloride for the PERI-Etch system of etching copper. The process controls the depth and sidewall etch factor. This limits spreading of images on copper plates when done properly. Protectone 13A is a mixture of film formers plus a material which modifies the protective effects to give the required depth in line figures and coarse halftones. When in solution, the film-forming additives decompose with time and with use. The modifiers do not decompose. Protectone 13B is used to replenish the film-forming material. A starter kit is offered which has 1 jar of 13A and 3 jars of 13B. Protectone 13B is used in much larger quantities. Each is sold by the 5 lb. case of four 1-1/4 lb. jars. JH1-107A Protectone 13A, 4 bottles (1 case) Protectone #1 - Additive to ferric chloride when etching copper. For etching very fine lines and halftones. Protectone 76 - Aids by increasing etch depth and smoothness of etched sidewalls. Protectone 77 - Improves sidewall protection and helps to stabilize bath. Protectone 132 - In halftone baths, reduces color loss and improves sidewall slope in fine highlights. Protectone 140 - Aides by increasing etch depth and smoothness of etched sidewalls. Protectone Exhaust Hood - For weighing and dissolving Protectone and other chemicals in this clear plastic hood. Low volume exhaust blower does not disturb your scale. Makes handling all chemicals safe and efficient. Filter Media for Protectone - A flexible sheet of fiber cloth used for filtering out excess Protectone which may not have completely dissolved in the Ferric Chloride mixture during the initial bath adjustment. Reusable when rinsed, it has a long life. This prevents un-dissolved Protectone from entering the bath. Without this filter, you will almost always have un-dissolved Protectone lurking in your bath for future problems. Measures 9" X 10" and is usually placed over a big funnel or colander to hold it while transferring the acid into the etching machine. Colander - To hold Filter Media. Used to pre-filter undissolved Protectone particles when adding to acid bath so no pimples occur. Spectronic 20 Meter with Kit - Measures the amount of copper content in the Ferric Chloride bath. All PERI-Etch users should have one. This instrument will save you valuable time by eliminating the need to record and analyze the weight of each copper plate entering and exiting the bath. Available in either American or European electricity. Electric Acid Blender - Modified Hamilton Beach blender which now has titanium blades, arbor, and hardware. Bearings are of a special space-age material for acid resistance and heat of this high speed operation. The high speed agitation will completely dissolve Protectone in seconds and eliminate any hand mixing. 110V, 60Hz power, can be transformed to 220V European voltage with transformer #YP1-169. PERI Test Targets - Must be used to determine the condition of the bath containing Protectone. It will aid you in determining the amount of replenishment of the additives, as well as determining if other conditions are correct. Using the universally accepted target established a standard. Triple Beam Gram Scale - Used to accurately measure the additives for your PERI-Etch bath. This scale is capable of measuring tenths of a gram up to 2610 grams. It also encompasses a tare weight slide to make set-up time easier. Additional weight sets are available. Extra Weight Set - To extend weighing range of 5-1/2# or less, and for between 5-1/2# and 14-1/2# for O'Haus Scale. Templstiks - Needed for accurate burn-in temperature. 400°F and 600°F available. (Other temperatures available). Melts crayon slightly on contact. Sensitivity Guide - 21 step Stouffer gray scale film strip which is necessary for determining exposure time of sensitized engraving plates. CONTA COPPER SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES Contalin Copper Developer - A water-based developer to be used with Conta Copper. Contains no solvents and has no odors, but it is corrosive. Poured into a tray for easy use, it should not be reused, as its characteristics change as it weakens. Safecoat Steel Developer - A water based, safe developer for use with Safecoat Steel. Hydrolin Developer - A water based developer that permits the user to develop most any aqueous photo presensitized copper, brass, magnesium, zinc, or steel - positive or negative coated - with only one high quality liquid. Ready to use, no mixing required. Cronite Photo Resist Stripper #1 (CPRS #1)- Coating remover for presensitized Conta Copper plates, SD Graphics' PRC plates, or Revere's Pos-E-Cop plates. CPRS #1 is more user-friendly than many other available products and is shipped as a non-hazardous product. Water soluble, no odor, re-usable. Cronite Photo Resist Stripper #2 (CPRS #2)- Coating remover for Cronite's Safecoat Steel plates or Revere's Hydro-Coat Copper and magnesium, SD Graphic's and SCI's AQ-Blue plates. Low odor and non-flammable. Much healthier to use than most competitive products. Will also remove the epoxy coating of the back of backcoated metal plates (if left in the solution for a long time) to prepare for chrome plating. Maxit, Top Remover - A non-etching resist remover for photo acid resists. Loosens coating fast without being abrasive and no difficult rubbing is required. Flammable liquid. Alfalin Developer - Solvent developer for presensitized negative working copper plates that have the Alpha Resist. Developer B - Solvent developer for use with SCI magnesium and Revere magnesium. A low evaporation, economical, colorless developer for presensitized photo engraving plates. Long life, low odor. Developer Pad Holder - Used to hold soft pad material used while developing plates that require mild abrasion. Extra pads available. PHOTO RESIST SUPPLIES KPR Photo Acid Resist - Photo sensitive coating primarily used for copper, brass, and steel. Developer and thinner is available. This resist is clear in color. If inspection of the exposed area is necessary, the image can be dyed with Photo Resist Dye - Blue. Flammable liquid. KTFR Photo Acid Resist - Photo sensitive coating primarily used for steel and magnesium. Developer and thinner are available. Flammable liquid. Rockyphot K Acid Resist - A solvent based acid resist, but much friendlier than the KPR's. It is a negative working (use positive film for intaglio) resist. Photo-Top Resist - A negative working liquid solvent developable resist (use positive film for getting an intaglio plate) which can be poured, whirled, or sprayed on. Packaged in small quantity for trial or infrequent users. Photo-Top Developer - Solvent developer for Photo-Top Resist. Photo-Top Thinner - Thinner for Photo-Top Resist to get proper viscosity for spraying. Photo-Top Dye - Dye for Photo-Top Resist so that you can see the remaining emulsion after developing. Vyna-Top Super Resist, Dye, & Hardener - A light-sensitive polyvinyl alcohol photo resist for copper, brass, steel, and zinc. Kopr-Top Enamel & Dye - A light-sensitive gelatin photo resist for fine etching of copper. pH Test Paper - Measures level of acidity or alkalinity and determines when to neutralize solutions. Flexible Shaft Plate Scrubber - Heavy duty for easy preparation of plates before coating with Vyna-Top or Kopr-Top. Includes 5" nylon brush. Replacement brushes available. WD Plate Cleaner - A specially formulated activated fine abrasive cleaner for preparing copper and brass plates. Non-chlorine type. Etching Powder - Dragon's Blood - High quality dragon's blood for hand powder etching of brass, copper, and steel. Brushes for Etching Powder - For the powder etching process. Camel hair available. Engraving Plate Pliers - Wide jaws for safe gripping of hot plates. Drum Pump for Ferric Chloride - Manual pump for pumping from drums or carboys. Electric models are also available. Engraving Measuring Supplies - Such as hydrometers for checking baumé, beakers, and cylinders for using the Spectronic 20. Copper Analysis Kit - Return the Copper Analysis mailing kit with your etch bath samples and we report the copper content to you, with advice on how to optimize your etching system. Spill Control - Spill X-A - Granules for quick solidifying and neutralizing of ferric chloride and other acid spills. Sweep up the spill. CHROME PLATING ACCESSORIES Chrome Tank Thermometer and Hydrometer - Used to test the temperature and baumé of the chrome plating bath solution. The Thermometer is teflon coated and ranges from 0°F to 230°F, with 2° divisions and within 1° accuracy. The Hydrometer is not teflon coated and ranges from 0°Baumé to 15°Baumé, with 1° divisions and is single scale. Chrome Plating Solution - Concentrated hard chrome plating solution which requires 1 to 1 addition of distilled or de-ionized water to arrive at a 12.5°Baumé bath. Sold in gallons, shipped from manufacturer. HAND ENGRAVING TOOLS Gravers - The tools used to hand cut or engrave images. Muller Gravers are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Having to reshape a graver point more than slightly suggests that you do not have enough of the proper gravers. For background work or for shading in areas, special line gravers are available. They allow the engraver to cut several uniform lines at a time and can be used for a variety of purposes. Many sizes of these are available on a special order. The gravers we supply are made of tool steel. High Speed steel gravers which are much tougher are available quickly on an as required basis. Please ask us for High Speed steel when you want the best. For more information, reference the "Engraved Stationery Handbook". Gravers commonly employed for producing stationery dies are shown in actual sizes in the handbook. Each graver is sold individually. Regular Graver Handle - Inexpensive maple wood handle has a metal collar for durability. A flat is cut on one side to prevent the graver from rolling away, as well as to permit getting closer to the work. You must drill a small hole in the handle to insert your graver at your desired angle. Special Patented Graver Handle - Can be adjusted to keep the same distance from the tip of the graver to the palm of the hand as the graver is sharpened and becomes shorter. The soft tang of the graver must be bent over slightly to engage the built-in ratchet. Crocker Graver Sharpener - Small chrome plated metal graver-holding fixture used to sharpen gravers quickly and accurately. Three adjustable settings let you sharpen any graver to any desired angle. Use with a sharpening stone, sold separately. A properly sharpened graver is essential to produce a good engraving. The sharpener is sturdy and will last a lifetime. Directions included. Retractable Diamond Point - The easiest way to finely scratch through acid resist when lines to be etched must be marked in by hand. The diamond point also works well for tracing picture work on gelatin or for dry point or scribing work. Retractable Diamond Point is at 60o angle, set in a chrome-plated pen-like holder with a pocket clip. Retraction protects the fine point if the tool is dropped. Double-Ended Scriber - Hardened tool steel with a precision ground point on both ends. Used for scratching metal or through an acid resist. Phonograph Needle and Pencil Handle with Chuck - A strong steel (old style) phonograph-type tip securely held in a pencil handle with a screw-type chuck. Perfect for making delicate scratches on gelatin or metal. Sold as a unit. Dividers - Fine instruments used for accurately spacing out lines or art work. All-metal construction with a very fine adjusting screw. Available with 3", 4", and 6" maximum distance between the points. Sold individually. Will last a lifetime. Roulette - Used for making regularly spaced dots on a plate for use under an acid resist for fine spacing on a pantograph. May also be used to touch up worn or damaged portions of a reverse halftone engraving or similar photoengraved plates. Small hardened steel star wheel is attached to a pencil-type handle which allows it to rotate freely. (Handle removable so the shank can be inserted in place of the diamond point in a Pantograph Machine to establish spacing marks.) The size, as well as the space between the dots, is dependent on the wheel. When ordering, please specify the dots/in or submit a specimen of the dot pattern desired. Sold separately. Burnishers - Used to smoothly polish a particular metal surface area. Scratches, streaks, or errors on a die can be removed by burnishing. The tool is drawn back and forth across the surface with long, even strokes at right angles to the burnisher's length. A clean, thin oil will help to lubricate this action as the metal is smeared or pushed around by the tip. We offer straight and curved Burnishers. Every engraver should have both shapes, but the straight burnisher is normally preferred since it has two usable sides. Made of hardened and polished tool steel, they will last a lifetime with proper use. Engraver's T-Square - For laying out work on dies or plates. We manufacture fixed head and swivel head models. Both have low profiles to clear a 1/2" die height, but the swivel head model has a low enough profile on the swivel side to be able to clear a 1/16" thick plate. With the Swivel Head T-Square, a layout can be made at any angle. Each model has a brass head and an 8" spring steel leg. A required tool for an engraver. Scraper - Used for precisely scraping metal from surfaces. Hardened steel, triangular blade has three sharp edges coming together to form a point. Engraver's Glass Stand - Built to last a lifetime, our all-metal stand is fully adjustable by turning just one small knurled knob. The heavily weighted base helps prevent tipping. Normally sold to fit our triple lens 4-1/2 power Engraver's Glass. Upon request, can be fitted with adapter, Part No. SH1-100F, to accommodate the larger Bausch & Lomb 3-1/2 power glass, at a slightly higher cost. Triple Lens Glass - A 4-1/2 power, Triple Lens Engraver's Magnifying Glass, set in a 1-5/8" diameter metal casing. The most popular glass -- offers distortion-free viewing and durability. Can be used "hands free" with Glass Stand. The lens casing is finely threaded for precision adjustment to get the proper focal point. Bausch & Lomb Engraver's Glass - High quality, 3-1/2 power, Engraver's Magnifying Glass set in a 2-1/8" diameter hard plastic casing. Distortion-free and built for durability. Can be used in Cronite's Engraver's Glass Stand with optional adapter. Engraver's Leather Pad - Elevates the work above the table, allowing the hands to be lower than the work. Also permits easy rotation or angling of a plate while hand engraving. Thick, firm pad measures approximately 6" in diameter X 2" thick. Engraver's Bench Anvil - Used for support against the face of copper or steel plates when erasing unwanted lettering. Anvil's ultra smooth finish will not mar soft metals being worked with a peening hammer or punch. 4" X 4", 1-1/4" thick hardened tool steel block has been polished and hard chrome plated. Dial Depth Indicator - Instrument that determines the exact depth of an etched or engraved area. Adjustable dial for easy calibration, which may be necessary due to point wear. Easy-to-read 2" diameter dial has .0005" calibrations, with enough space between each calibration so the user can further interpolate his reading. Chrome plated body. Sold with a spare point and precision ground steel block used to zero the gauge accurately. An inexpensive mechanical instrument that can only be replaced by an electronic microscope costing thousands of dollars. ENGRAVING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Tracing Point - For use in an engraving machine, the tracing point is attached in the hand piece of the tracing arm. The operator places the Tracing Point in the groove of a Masterplate's character so that it may be traced accurately. The sharp tip is concentric to the outside of the point's body, so the character will not become distorted if the operator rotates the hand piece.Tracing Points are made of hardened tool steel and a good assortment of differently rounded tips are required to fit differently worn Masterplates. Sold individually or by the dozen. Engraving Machine Diamond Point - The 3/16" diameter by 2-7/8" long Engraving Machine Diamond Point scratches through acid resist which has been applied to a die prior to etching the image. The Diamond Points are ground to a perfect conical point at a 60o included angle. Care must be taken not to lower the point onto the die too rapidly, or the Diamond Point may fracture. Sold individually. If a point is chipped, it can sometimes be re-sharpened, but approximately 1 out of 3 points that are being re-sharpened fail because too much of the stone's setting is removed in the process. Spacing Tape - Durable, non-adhesive 1/2" wide paper tape, made specifically for use with all pantograph engraving machines. Used to mark off the space each character occupies, so that each letter in a word or phrase is accurately spaced on a plate to be etched. Sold in individual rolls or by the dozen. Engraving Machine Masterplates - Most Masterplates have an alphabet pattern etched into them. The guide lines permit a pantograph machine's tracing point to make properly spaced words. Made of tool steel 3-3/8" wide, 19" long, and .050" thick. Masterplates are chrome plated to add to their longevity and rust prevention. (Available un-chromed by special request.) Over 330 letter styles are available. These can be seen in the Engraver's Letter Styles Booklet sold as Part No. EB1-203 and ordered by their part number. Monogram Masterplates - Cronite offers a variety of Monogram Masterplates for use on pantograph machines. One of the most popular styles is the Fangman, a 3-letter monogram set placed on 4 Masterplates. All other styles are arranged on single plates. Request a sample sheet showing the different styles available. Masterplate Blanks - Thin plates made of either .050" thick steel, .064" thick zinc, or .032" thick celluloid, which measure approximately 3-3/8" X 18". The Blanks are used for making your own Masterplates, which can be used in a Zero Engraving Machine. Steel Masterplate Blanks wear best for most purposes. Zinc is better in some cases because it is easy to hand cut and wears acceptably. Celluloid can be cut very easily and will withstand several dozen tracings if care is used. They are clear, with one side frosted and the other side smooth. Making a Celluloid Masterplate is quick and easy. The engraver traces a forward image on the frosted side with a lead pencil, then turns over the blank to hand engrave the image using the tracing from the other side as a guide. Each plate is sold individually. ABRASIVE PAPERS AND CLOTHS Black Emery Cloth - Emery is a natural composite of corundum and iron oxide. The particles are cubical and tend to produce a polishing action while material is being abraded. Although the Fine Emery Cloth has a grit value of 150, it cuts relatively quickly, while leaving a smooth polished surface. Grit values available are fine and medium in 9-1/2" X 11" sheets. Sold in individual sheets or by the dozen. Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth - Primarily for use on steel. Abrasive will last a long time since it does not clog quickly or wear away. Offered in grit values of 500, 400, 320, 240, and 150. Grit 320 polishes well without scratching too deeply, and at the same time does considerable cutting. Sheet size 9" X 11". Sold individually or by the dozen. Emery Paper - These very fine papers are primarily used on copper. Grit values offered from, fine to coarse, are: #0000, #000, #00, #0, and #1. A coarse grit 1 is still very smooth. Sheet size is 9" X 13-3/4". Sold in individual sheets or by the dozen. Polishing Film - A premium, precision abrasive for producing a fine finish on your copper and steel plates. 1000 grit on a polyester backing. Lasts longer than emery cloth. Sheet size is 8-1/2 X 11. Special Willow Charcoal - Our specially selected grade of willow charcoal is a fine abrasive, chemically treated for use on copper. It will not put deep scratches on your plates. With the charcoal held vertically, rub the end of the grain against the metal. Lubricate with kerosene or gasoline mixed with a little oil. Store in that same oily mixture in a covered jar so the charcoal will soak up the lubricant. Sold in individual sticks approximately 1-1/8" X 1-1/8" X 3-1/2". SHARPENING AND POLISHING STONES Arkansas Oil Stone - A natural novaculite stone used to produce the most precise edge possible. Used for sharpening gravers and counterknives. Should be used with a light oil to help prevent clogging the stone's pores. Measures 2" X 5" X 3/4" thick. Mounted in a hardwood case. India Oil Stone - Aluminum oxide stone produces a smooth cutting edge on gravers. Double-sided with a coarse and fine side. Use with a light oil to help prevent clogging the stone's pores. Measures 2" X 6" X 1" thick. Snakeslip Stone - Used primarily on copper to reduce high spots, off-white stone is manufactured from compressed pumice. More abrasive than the Scotch Stone. Use water as a lubricant. Measures 5/16" X 5/16" X 5-1/2". Special Emery Stone For Steel - The most effective stone you can use to remove large amounts of metal. The stone is generally moved back and forth on steel to remove high spots. Any scratches left from the stone can be removed easily with Emery Cloth. Thin oil or kerosene should be used to aid in cutting. Gray in color; measures 9/16" X 9/16" X 4". DIE AND PLATE METALS ENGRAVER'S STEEL - Cronite supplies many thicknesses of Engraver's Steel. This aircraft quality, electric furnace steel is specifically formulated to our exact specifications for ease of hand engraving and evenness of etching. At the same time, it is very tough, in order to hold up under the pressure of wiping and stamping. The steel is ground sufficiently to get below the surface of pits and inclusions, and then polished to a smooth working surface which can still hold an acid resist. Except for photo-presensitized material, each piece is then coated with a film of anti-rust compound and wrapped in wax paper for protection. 1/2" (12.7mm) Engraver's Steel - 1/2" thick Steel is available in 25" long bars or in dies cut to desired lengths from available bar widths. The available widths in inches are 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, 2, 2-1/4, 2-1/2, 2-3/4, 3, 3-1/4, 3-1/2, 3-3/4, 4, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6, 7, and 8. Sold by the square inch. 3/16" (4.75mm) and 1/4" (6.35mm) Engraver's Steel - Available in 24" long strips or in plates cut to the size you specify. Maximum width is 10". 1/4" (6.35mm) Banknote Plates - A specially formulated steel with a higher carbon content. The steel can accept transferring from transfer rolls and hardens more thoroughly than Cronite's 1/4" Engraver's Steel. Maximum size available is 20" X 25". The grain direction should be specified when ordering. If desired, the edges can be beveled as required for some printing machinery. 18 Gauge (1.27mm) Thin Steel - Sheets measure 12" X 25" and are coated with an anti-rust compound. Also available in 25" long strips, or in plates cut to the size you specify. Edges are deburred. Quantity price discounts apply at 25 and 100 sheets. Safecoat Steel - A water base developable presensitized negative working resist coated steel which requires positive film for intaglio etching. 1 8 gauge (1.25mm) thick, 12" X 25". Use with Safecoat Steel Developer. ENGRAVER'S COPPER - Cronite supplies 4 types of engraver's grade copper, in 16 gauge (.060" or 1.5mm thick). It is the highest quality silver-bearing material available and is always flawless. Presensitized Engraver's Copper - Coated with a negative-working resist which is protected by a light-blocking plastic masking sheet. This presensitized copper works with a positive film. It offers the distinct advantage of a very smooth surface beneath the presensitized coating for perfectly photoengraved fine lines and delicate screens. Because the copper uses a solvent developer, shelf life is much longer than that of material that uses water-based developers. Has an enamel backcoating. Sold in 16" X 20" sheets or cut into plates of the size you specify. Quantity price discounts apply at 11 and 25 sheets. Only complete sheets are sold and then cut to your size requirements. Matte Engraver's Copper - Very smooth, dull finish (not brushed), that is non-reflective. Excellent for applying acid resists or other coatings since it has just the right surface texture and needs no additional preparation. Has an enamel backcoating.Sold in 18" X 36" sheets or cut into plates of the size you specify. Quantity price discounts apply at 11 and 25 sheets. Conta Copper - Presensitized positive working resist coated copper preferred by the photo engraver making embossing or intaglio plates while using negative film. Available in many thicknesses, 16 gauge, 3mm, 1/4", 7mm, and different sheet sizes. Use with Contalin Developer. AQ-Blue Copper - Presensitized negative working resist coated copper provides the photo engraver with a hard, durable, light-sensitive working coating which is developed in a solvent free (aqueous) developer and removed in a solvent free top remover. Preferred by deep etchers for foil stamping plates. Available in many different thicknesses - 16 Ga., 3mm, 1/4", 7mm, and different sheet sizes. PAD PRINTING PLATES Photocrone Pad Printing Steel - A .020" thick (1/2mm) double-sided photo presensitized negative-working plate for pad printing machines. This very tough, high quality spring steel offers a resistance of 240,000 pounds per square inch. Special surface treatment permits excellent printing results for up to 50,000 impressions per side. Uses a solvent-based, clear developer specifically formulated for Photocrone Steel. (Materials using a solvent-based developer usually have greater shelf life than water-developable materials, because humidity will not develop them.) Processing instructions are available. |