weight of machines what do you like

[Sage Oz]

I'm thinking aluminum frame with a large bronze thumb screw to counterweight the weight forward. As well as different a thick bronze tube vise clamp also bronze to add weight for balance and vibration dampening. Two piece compisition frame with the thumb screw straight out so it's right or lefty.

Good thoughts!


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[tattooedpirate2]

Cutlass Liner Prototype 002.jpgOk Here's what I came up with for a good solid liner. Weighs in at 5.5 ounces an in between weight. low center of gravity with the mass balanced at the tube. 3 strokes built in adjusts just like the Treasure Chest, as well as the springs for the give. It's going off to the engraver Monday after I get to lay down ink all weekend. It has very little vibration due to the bronze tube vise. If you want it a little more heavy I'm doing the thumb nut on the tube vise out of bronze as well. These are one offs so no 2 will be the same. Art for the artist. $350.00 + shipping

[vodu]

I like all. For a light work, blending, i prefer a light machine, and for a heavy work, like packing colors, black, a heavier machine...i don't know why...maybe helps the feeling of the hand...

[tattooedpirate2]

Liner 002.jpgOk here is the aluminum base with the bronze clamp and thumb nut. I've deciced to include both base plates so you can swap from light to heavy by just removing 2 screws and swapping the base out. The weight is 4.75 ounces in the aluminum and with the plastic nut it is under 4 ounces for the artist who wants super light. $365.00 for the kit with springs and both base plates and 2 thumb nuts plastic and bronze.

[Sage Oz]

Much more aethetically pleasing and balanced looking with the brass chuck. That's a great idea including both baseplates, very nicely done sir!


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