What are some of the options for tag suppliers? Is there a big difference in the quality from supplier to supplier? Also what about the black tags. Does the...
Yes the black comes off, stainless steel is powder coated and in time the powder coat comes off. Some times if the machines are not set correctly the powder...
This may seem like a dumb question but.....When I make a dog tag am I supposed to put the tag in the clamp/carrier so the rolled edges are facing down when...
Shane- simple Question, but not so simple answer (I think). I have a 6300 series debosser with the carriage take up spool on the right side of the machine. I...
It does not matter But if you want the tags to be stamped correctly as the way the military does it when you read the tag the characters should be stamped in...
History lesson: What we now consider to be the standard tags are based on the 1939 US Army pattern, the famous "notch tag." These tags, designed to work with...
There are some differences. I don't have the specs handy, but I check each batch to make sure that they are within specs. The aftermarket tags I'm seeing...
Yes I bought this machine in Idaho. I live in Wyoming. I have talked to you a couple times about the machine. I haven't made a bunch of tags but made several...
Hmmm . . .someone is down in Las Vegas, I thought it was you. I lost track. I won't say that they are the best, but overall I have no complaints with...
Hi, Rachel! You might tell us more about yourself. Consumables prices vary by the vendor. It's been a while since I bought any, so I can't help you with price...
Okay, it's coming into spring and summer, time that we get out there and do our thing. Anyone got any particular plans? Any new ideas? If you run into any...
Both are pick-up only. One is starting at $5.00. It's item number 9516739814 and it's in Bethel Ohio. The other is starting at $200. Item 7617516497 is in...
If you just need info about a machine that you are trying to sell, then go ahead and email me directly (graphotypist at tagwagon dot com), include pics, and...
hi , no i just wanted to join the group, but could not find any to join thought is was defunked, is it still open? . i have a 6381, thanks james Keith...
Yes, it's still open but not very active. Everyone's out at the fair or gun shows or something. ;) Where are you located? ... join thought is was defunked,...
Hi my name is James Robert(Bob) Cantrell, I live in Wyandotte Michigan (about 15 miles South of Detroit The city is on the Detroit River,and nothing like...
Hi my name is James Robert(Bob) Cantrell, I live in Wyandotte Michigan (about 15 miles South of Detroit The city is on the Detroit River,and nothing like...
My name is John Brown and I am located in the NW corner of South Carolina. I want to emboss an aluminum blank measuring about 1.125" by 4" with 3 or 4 lines of...
John, the plate size you're asking about is roughly the size of an original Addressograph plate. Any Addressograph machine will work for you, without...
Keith, Thanks for the information. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. I now have a little knowledge and a bunch more questions. To answer your questions,...
... which ... I think a normal font size will work for you, then. Big fonts like on that one machine I've got are harder to find, anyway. With so many to do,...
Hello List: I recently came across a large amount of current issue stainless steel Personnel Identification Tags (NSN 8465-00242-4804). These are new ...
He sent me a couple of samples. They are as he describes them, current-issue tags. They have the fully-rolled chain holes (not found on aftermarket tags). At...
I've been contacted by a group that wants to get into doing dog tags -- for DOGS (how's that for a radical idea?). They like my G1-marked 6100, and I've been...
Well, the end of summer is on us. A look at eBay for the last month shows that the bottom has dropped out of the Graphotype market. Why? Market dynamics! The...
Watch out for fake "second chance" offers on ebay! If you bid and don't win, a LEGITIMATE second chance offer will come through ebay AND WILL BE IN YOUR "MY...
Greetings, I am new to the group. Glad I found you all. I live up here in NY and have recently found a Graphotype 6381 atop my local scrapman's pile. It is...
Looking at your photos, it looks like your machine isn't too bad off. Take your time, clean it out well, lubricate it, and you should be fine. It looks like...