A decision to make on carving/engraving one of these two great machines.

Just to let you know the Centri is heavy anodized. Which means its thick and not as simple as just scratching it. It will require some work. Cant wait!

I would just tattoo with em.

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Originally Posted by Cyberitual

Just to let you know the Centri is heavy anodized. Which means its thick and not as simple as just scratching it. It will require some work. Cant wait!

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This is very true, it's tough!

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Originally Posted by joelhague

spektra is the line of rotarys from fk, i assume as the spektra vorteks is in the works, halo is the machine, i still call it the spektra tho, carve the spektra man ! hopefully your not for real about the bath salt part get some real drugs haha jk!

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Yea, was wondering because everyone calls it the spektra. And the bath salts was in reference to another similar thread lol.

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Originally Posted by Inkslingers

Have you done any carvings prior? If so, post some pics

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The last time I carved/engraved something was 4 years ago. I was into it for a couple of years. I do have some pictures from the last engraving somwhere on my other computer. Will dig around and post something. Im not a pro by any means but I do think im decent enough to compliment these machines with some engravings.

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Originally Posted by serial1313

Screw it, go all in & carve both of them!

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I might do that in time, but time is sadly something I do not have much of right now.
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Spektra is more of a challenge and does not have much surface material. But the challenge is what is drawing me to it. The centri does have a lot of surface area and is definitely an engravers dream. I appreciate the input guys. If you guys have anything else to add before I decide, please drop a line. I'm gonna decide later tonight and will draw up some sketches soon after and document everything. Hope you enjoy the ride.

Also, I've done biomechanical engravings and gun type engravings mainly banknote style so if you have any input on the type of engraving/carving I should do, please feel free to add some input. Doesn't hurt and I've yet to decide. Thanks for your time.

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Originally Posted by Cyberitual

Just to let you know the Centri is heavy anodized. Which means its thick and not as simple as just scratching it. It will require some work. Cant wait!

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Thanks for the heads up. Might have to sandblast or tumble it than.

You can strip off anodizing with a lye/water solution soak(easy-off heavy duty works well). It works pretty quick, wear gloves!

Oven cleaner can strip agonizing as well. Lye is the most common way.

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man you got bigger balls than me i wouldnt dare take a engraver to my halo, i get over protective if a client looks at to much lol

So I've decided to carve up the centri. Easier canvas to work with as there is more surface area and everything is mostly flat. I appreciate the input and thanks for the tips on stripping the anodizing. Time to start planning and sketching.