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I have just had to pay NZ$114 for ONE new Graphtec blade for my FC2100-50 plotter..!! The last time I bought blades they where about $65...!!! Can anyone recommend a supplier and any information on blade re-sharpening would be of interest to me as I have over 50 old blades.
------------------ Norman Biss aka KiwiNorm Living and working in one of the best countries on earth... Auckland New Zealand bissign@xtra.co.nz
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Gday Norm, I subbied to a shop about 100 metres from Graphtec Qld, on the rare occasion they had blades they were as dear as poison. I wound up calling a guy that sharpens tools onsite, he was recommended by some carpenter friends and relatives that use him. We were more than happy with the results. I guess there'd be similar businesses in your neck of the woods. HTH, David
------------------ David Fisher D.A. & P.M. Fisher Services Brisbane Australia da_pmf@yahoo.com
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Hi norm, Graphic Art Mart in Brisbane sharpen blades for $12 each and I am very happy with the job they do. If you would like any further info feel free to email me and I could give you their address etc.
------------------ Drane Signs Sunshine Coast Nambour, Qld. dranesig@dingoblue.net.au Downunder "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life" - Confucius
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Giday Norm, how's Kiwiland? Must get back to visit one day
I used to get a friend in USA to Airmail me new Graphtec Blades as they are dirt cheap (relatively) over there.
Now I use a sharpening service here in Brisbane and have no problems ... last blade has lasted as long as a new one.
Tape a dozen old blades to a piece of cardboard and send them to me ... I"ll get them sharpened for you.
Jon Signs P.O. Box 2333 Toowoomba Q4350
Takes about a week to get them back
Cheers
------------------ Bushie aka Jon Butterworth Jonsigns old signwriters never retire ... they just fade into the background! Toowoomba,Queensland Australia.
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I once worked with a guy from New Zealand named Warren Snow. Great mechanic. He was a pleasure to be with and I've been out of touch for many years. He came from the north island. Anyone know of him?
I don't know if he knows anything about Graphtec blades, but he sure handles a quill masterfully!
------------------ The SignShop Mendocino, California "Where the Redwoods meet the Surf"
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