Etching supplies

Etching and Engraving Supplies

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.

EP1-39 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 500

EP1-40 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 400

EP1-41 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 320

EP1-42 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 240

EP1-43 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 150

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.

EP1-57 Arkansas Oil Stone

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.

PP1-26A 6" Metal Ruler

PP1-26B 6" Steel Ruler - Metric

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.

EP1-87 Dial Depth Indicator

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.

EP1-60 Engraver's Triple Lens Glass

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.

EP1-59 Bausch & Lomb Engraver's Glass

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.

SH2-100A Stand For Triple Lens Engraver's Glass

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.

KBC-76D Blast-Away Cleaner, 55 gallon drum

KBC-76F Blast-Away Cleaner, 5 gallons

KBC-76G Blast-Away Cleaner, gallon bottle

KBC-76Q Blast-Away Cleaner, quart bottle

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.

EP1-9A Wood Alcohol, 12 oz. bottle

EP1-9B Wood Alcohol, 1 gal. bottle

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.

EH1-11 Chrome Testing Solution

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.

EP1-8 Anti-Rust Compound

"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.

EP1-86 Genuine Engraving Seals

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.

EB1-200 Engraved Stationery Handbook

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.

EB1-203 Engraver's Letter Styles Booklet

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.

EB1-204 Engraver's Training Manual

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.

EB1-202 Heraldic Designs and Engravings Book

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.

EB1-201 Art Monograms and Lettering Book

Press Parts Booklets - All Parts Booklets include illustrations and Part Numbers.

PB1-102 5 X 9 Cronite, Parts and Instruction Booklet, 47 pages

PB1-103 3 X 8-3/4 Cronite, Parts and Instruction Booklet, 41 pages

PB1-104A 4-1/2 X 9 Carver, Parts Booklet

PB1-104B 3 X 8, 4 X 8-1/2 Carver, Parts Booklet

PB1-105 2-1/2 X 4 Carver, Parts Booklet, 16 pages

PB1-106 2-1/4 X 4, 4 X 8, 6 X 10 Modern, Parts Booklet, 40 pages

PB1-108 8 X 3, 9 X 5 Waite & Saville Parts Booklet, 18 pages

PB1-109A 6 X 10, 7 X 11 Carver, Parts Booklet

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.

PB1-107 A Training Video

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.

If necessary, thin with Ether. May be removed with Wood Alcohol. Flammable liquid. 15 oz. can. Quantity discounts apply.

EP1-1 Janes' Ground

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.

EH1-22A Bob's Chip Out Ground

EH1-23A Bob's Chip Out Ground Thinner

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.

EP1-22B Freelance Chip Out Ground

EP1-23B Freelance Chip Out Ground Thinner

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.

EH1-12A Dissolved Stop Out Wax

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.

EP1-17 Red Stick Sealing Wax

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.

EH1-12D Photo Touch-Up Lacquer, 5 oz. can

EH1-12E Photo Touch-Up Lacquer, 1 pint can

Retouching Varnish - A corrosive acid resist which flows smoothly, dries fast, and requires no burning in. Compatible with most coatings. Flammable liquid.

EP1-12F Retouching Varnish, .5 liter

Retouch Varnish Remover - Used to remove Retouching Varnish without damaging the original Conta resist. Flammable liquid.

EP1-212R Remover, Retouch Varnish, 1 gallon

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.

EH1-28A Bank Coat A, Fast Dry, gallon

EH1-28B Bank Coat B, Slow Dry, gallon

EH1-28C Bank Coat C, Medium Dry, gallon

EH1-28D Bank Coat A, Fast Dry, pint

EH1-28E Bank Coat B, Slow Dry, pint

EH1-28F Bank Coat C, Medium Dry, pint

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.

EP1-13 Stop Out Brush #00

EP1-14 Stop Out Brush # 0

EP1-15 Stop Out Brush # 1

EP1-16 Stop Out Brush # 2

Cronite Steel Etching 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.

EH1-2A Cronite Steel Etching Acid, 1 gallon bottle

EH1-2C Cronite Steel Etching Acid, 12 oz. bottle

EH1-2D Cronite Steel Etching Acid, 55 gallon drum

Cronite Chemical Milling Acid - Same as Cronite Steel Etching Acid, but without Mercury.

EH1-48P Cronite Chemical Milling Acid, 1 gallon

EH1-48R Cronite Chemical Milling Acid, 12 oz.

EH1-48S Cronite Chemical Milling Acid, 50 gallon

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.

EH1-3A Ferric Chloride 30°Baumé, 1 gallon bottle

EH1-3B Ferric Chloride 30°Baumé, 1 pint bottle

EH1-3C Ferric Chloride 30°Baumé, 5 gallon drum

EH1-3D Ferric Chloride 30°Baumé, 55 gallon drum

EH1-5A Ferric Chloride 42°Baumé, 1 gallon bottle

EH1-5B Ferric Chloride 42°Baumé, 1 pint bottle

EH1-5C Ferric Chloride 42°Baumé, 5 gallon drum

EH1-5D Ferric Chloride 42°Baumé, 55 gallon drum

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.

JH1-135A Anti-Foam, 1 pint

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.

EH1-4 Special No. 2 Copper Acid

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.

EP1-25 Hydrometer

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).

EP1-7 Acid Blotters

CLEANERS, THINNERS AND PRESERVATIVES

Usually, the alcohol is rubbed on with a lint-free clean cloth. It is allowed to evaporate, taking with it any petroleum residues.

EP1-9A Wood Alcohol, 12 oz. bottle

EP1-9B Wood Alcohol, 1 gal. bottle

EP1-8 Anti-Rust Compound

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.

EP1-10 Ether

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.

EH1-20 Cronite Steel Stain

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.

EH1-21 Cronite Copper Stain

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.

EH1-19 Cronite Transfer Wax

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.

EP1-18 Gelatin Sheet

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)

JH1-107C Protectone 13A, partial case

JH1-108A Protectone 13B, 4 bottles (1 case)

JH1-108C Protectone 13B, partial case

JH1-108F Protectone Starter Kit (1 bottle 13A and 3 bottles 13B)

Protectone #1 - Additive to ferric chloride when etching copper. For etching very fine lines and halftones.

JH1-106A Protectone #1, 4 bottles (1 case)

JH1-106C Protectone #1, partial case

Protectone 76 - Aids by increasing etch depth and smoothness of etched sidewalls.

JH1-109A Protectone 76, 4 gallons (1 case)

JH1-109C Protectone 76, partial case

Protectone 77 - Improves sidewall protection and helps to stabilize bath.

JH1-110A Protectone 77, 4 bottles, 2 jugs (1 case)

JH1-110C Protectone 77, per 19 gram bottle

Protectone 132 - In halftone baths, reduces color loss and improves sidewall slope in fine highlights.

JH1-111A Protectone 132, 4 bottles (1 case)

JH1-111C Protectone 132, partial case

Protectone 140 - Aides by increasing etch depth and smoothness of etched sidewalls.

JH1-112A Protectone 140, 4 bottles (1 case)

JH1-112C Protectone 140, partial case

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.

JP1-117A Exhaust Hood, Protectone

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.

EP1-213A Filter Media, Protectone, sheet

EP1-213B Filter Media, Protectone, dozen count

Colander - To hold Filter Media. Used to pre-filter undissolved Protectone particles when adding to acid bath so no pimples occur.

EP1-230A Colander, Plastic

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.

EP1-208A Spectronic 20 Meter, 110V, 60Hz, USA

EP1-208B Spectronic 20 Meter, 220V, 50Hz, Europe

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.

EP1-214 Acid Blender, Electric

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.

EP1-211A PERI Test Target, Positive, use with Positive Resist

EP1-211B PERI Test Target, Negative, use with Negative Resist

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.

EP1-207A Triple Beam Gram Scale

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.

EP1-207B Weights, Extra Set, 5-1/2# or less

EP1-207C Weights, Extra Set, 5-1/2# - 14-1/2#

Templstiks - Needed for accurate burn-in temperature. 400°F and 600°F available. (Other temperatures available). Melts crayon slightly on contact.

JP1-121A Templstik, 400°F

JP1-121B Templstik, 600°F

Sensitivity Guide - 21 step Stouffer gray scale film strip which is necessary for determining exposure time of sensitized engraving plates.

JP1-131A Sensitivity Guide

CONTA COPPER SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES

Safecoat Steel Developer - A water based, safe developer for use with Safecoat Steel.

EP1-24L Safecoat Steel Developer, 1 pint

EP1-24M Safecoat Steel Developer, 1 gallon

EP1-24N Safecoat Steel Developer, 5 gallons

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.

EP1-24V Hydrolin Universal Developer, 1 gallon

EP1-24W Hydrolin Universal Developer, 5 gal.

EP1-24X Hydrolin Universal Developer, 55 gal.

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.

EH1-209C CPRS #1, 1 gallon

EH1-209D CPRS #1, 5 gallons

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.

EH1-209E CPRS #2, 1 gallon

EH1-209F CPRS #2, 5 gallons

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.

EP1-209A Maxit, Top Remover, 1 gallon

EP1-209B Maxit, Top Remover, 5 gallon

Alfalin Developer - Solvent developer for presensitized negative working copper plates that have the Alpha Resist.

EH1-24U Alfalin, 5 gallons

Red Top Magnesium 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.

EH1-24S Red Top Magnesium Developer B, 5 gallons

EH1-24T Red Top Magnesium Developer B, 1 gallon

Developer Pad Holder - Used to hold soft pad material used while developing plates that require mild abrasion. Extra pads available.

EP1-210A Pad Holder, Developer w/Pad

EP1-210P Pad, Developing Hard

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.

EP1-215A Resist, KPR Photo Acid, quart

EP1-216A Developer, KPR Resist, gallon

EP1-217A Thinner, KPR Resist, gallon

EP1-218A Dye, KPR Resist, Blue, gallon

KTFR Photo Acid Resist - Photo sensitive coating primarily used for steel and magnesium. Developer and thinner are available. Flammable liquid.

EP1-220A Resist, KTFR Photo Acid, quart

EP1-221A Developer, KTFR Resist, gallon

EP1-222A Thinner, KTFR Resist, gallon

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.

EP1-234A Resist, Rockyphot K Acid, liter

EP1-235A Thinner, Rockyphot, liter

EP1-236A Developer, Rockyphot Green, 3 L cont.

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.

EP1-225A Resist, Photo-Top, 8 ounces

Photo-Top Developer - Solvent developer for Photo-Top Resist.

EP1-226A Developer, Photo-Top, 1 quart

Photo-Top Thinner - Thinner for Photo-Top Resist to get proper viscosity for spraying.

EP1-227A Thinner, Photo-Top, 1 quart

Photo-Top Dye - Dye for Photo-Top Resist so that you can see the remaining emulsion after developing.

EP1-228A Dye, Photo-Top, 1 pint

Vyna-Top Super Resist, Dye, & Hardener - A light-sensitive polyvinyl alcohol photo resist for copper, brass, steel, and zinc.

JH1-101A Resist, Vyna-Top Super, 1 gallon

JH1-101B Resist, Vyna-Top Super, 4 X 1 gallon

JH1-101D Sensitizer, Vyna-Top, 1 bottle

JH1-102A Dye, Vyna-Top Concentrate, 1 gallon

JH1-102B Dye, Vyna-Top Concentrate, 4 X 1 gal

JH1-103A Hardener, Vyna-Top, 1 bottle

JH1-103B Hardener, Vyna-Top, 12 bottles

Kopr-Top Enamel & Dye - A light-sensitive gelatin photo resist for fine etching of copper.

JH1-104A Kopr-Top Enamel, 1 gallon

JH1-104B Kopr-Top Enamel, 4 X 1 gallon

JH1-104C Sensitizer, Kopr-Top, 1 bottle

JH1-105A Dye, Kopr-Top Enamel, 1 gallon

JH1-105B Dye, Kopr-Top Enamel, 4 X 1 gallon

pH Test Paper - Measures level of acidity or alkalinity and determines when to neutralize solutions.

JP1-120C pH Paper, roll

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.

JP1-148A Flexible Shaft Plate Scrubber

JP1-148B Brush for Plate Scrubber, Nylon

JP1-148C Brush for Plate Scrubber, Brass

JP1-148D Core for Plate Scrubber, replacement

JP1-148E Casing for Plate Scrubber, replace.

WD Plate Cleaner - A specially formulated activated fine abrasive cleaner for preparing copper and brass plates. Non-chlorine type.

JH1-122A Cleaner, WD Plate 10#

JH1-122B Cleaner, WD Plate 25#

JH1-122C Cleaner, WD Plate 50#

JH1-122D Cleaner, WD Plate 100#

JH1-122E Cleaner, WD Plate 1000#

Etching Powder - Dragon's Blood - High quality dragon's blood for hand powder etching of brass, copper, and steel.

JH1-124A Etching Powder, Dragons Blood 1#

JH1-124B Etching Powder, Dragons Blood 4#

Brushes for Etching Powder - For the powder etching process. Camel hair available.

JP1-124C Brush, Etching Powder 3.5 wide

JP1-124E Brush, Etching Powder 4" wide

Engraving Plate Pliers - Wide jaws for safe gripping of hot plates.

JP1-125A Pliers, Engraving Plate

Drum Pump for Ferric Chloride - Manual pump for pumping from drums or carboys. Electric models are also available.

JP1-515A Drum Pump

Engraving Measuring Supplies - Such as hydrometers for checking baumé, beakers, and cylinders for using the Spectronic 20.

JP1-116A Beakers, 400ml

JP1-116B Stirring Rod

JP1-116C Graduated Cylinder, 10ml

JP1-116D Graduated Cylinder, 250ml

JP1-116E Test Tubes for Spec 20

JP1-114A Hydrometer Cylinder

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.

JP1-113H Copper Analysis Kit

Spill Control - Spill X-A - Granules for quick solidifying and neutralizing of ferric chloride and other acid spills. Sweep up the spill.

JP1-128A Spill X-A, 6 X 2.5 jar

JP1-128B Spill X-A, 50 lb. pail

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.

EP1-157B Chrome Tank Thermometer

EP1-158A Chrome Tank Hydrometer

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.

EP1-205A Chrome Plating Solution, gallon

EP1-205B Chrome Plating Solution, gallon (foreign shipments only)

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.

EP1-100 to EP1-113 Graver, Flat (No. 36-49)

EP1-114 to EP1-127 Graver, Round (No. 50-63)

EP1-128 to EP1-130 Graver, Knife (No. 1-3)

EP1-131 to EP1-139 Graver, Square (No. 0-8)

EP1-140 to EP1-148 Graver, Lozenge (No. 0-8)

EP1-149 to EP1-151 Graver, Taper Square (No. 1-3)

EP1-152 to EP1-154 Graver, Taper Lozenge (No.1-3)

EP1-155 Graver, Muller Line (No. 12,4-Line)

EP1-156 Graver, Muller Line (No. 12,6-Line)

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.

EP1-69 Regular Graver Handle

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.

EP1-70 Special Patented Graver Handle

EP1-85 Replacement Ferrule for Handle

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.

EP1-80 Crocker Graver Sharpener

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 60^o angle, set in a chrome-plated pen-like holder with a pocket clip. Retraction protects the fine point if the tool is dropped.

EP1-74 Retractable Diamond Point

Double-Ended Scriber - Hardened tool steel with a precision ground point on both ends. Used for scratching metal or through an acid resist.

EP1-71 Double-Ended Scriber

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.

EP1-73 Phonograph Needle and Pencil Handle with Chuck

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.

EP1-77 Dividers, 3"

EP1-78 Dividers, 4"

EP1-79 Dividers, 6"

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.

EP1-83A Roulette, Curved Shank, 45 dots/in

EP1-83B Roulette, Curved Shank, 65 dots/in

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.

EP1-72A Straight Burnisher

EP1-72B Curved Burnisher

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.

EH1-75 Engraver's T-Square

EH1-76 Swivel Head Engraver's T-Square

Scraper - Used for precisely scraping metal from surfaces. Hardened steel, triangular blade has three sharp edges coming together to form a point.

EP1-84 Scraper

SH2-100A Stand For Triple Lens Engraver's Glass

EP1-60 Engraver's Triple Lens Glass

EP1-59 Bausch & Lomb Engraver's Glass

EP1-87 Dial Depth Indicator

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.

ZP1-E92 Tracing Point

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 60^o 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.

ZP1-E42A Engraving Machine Diamond Point

EP1-31A Re-grind your Diamond Point

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.

EP1-27 Spacing Tape

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.

MH1-12 Fangman Monogram Masterplates (Set)

MH1-XA Monogram "A" Masterplate

MH1-XB Monogram "B" Masterplate

MH1-XC Monogram "C" Masterplate

MH1-XD Monogram "D" Masterplate

MH1-XE Monogram "E" Masterplate

MH1-XF Monogram "F" Masterplate

MH1-XG Monogram "G" Masterplate

MH1-XH Monogram "H" Masterplate

MH1-XJ Monogram "J" Masterplate

MH1-XK Monogram "K" Masterplate

MH1-B9 Frame Masterplate

MH1-X1A Layout Masterplate

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.

EH1-90 Steel Masterplate Blank

EH1-91 Zinc Masterplate Blank

EH1-92 Celluloid Masterplate Blank

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.

EP1-44 Fine Black Emery Cloth (grit 150)

EP1-45 Medium Black Emery Cloth (grit 100)

EP1-39 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 500

EP1-40 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 400

EP1-41 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 320

EP1-42 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 240

EP1-43 Brown Bauxite Emery Cloth, Grit 150

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.

EP1-33 Emery Paper, #0000

EP1-34 Emery Paper, #000

EP1-35 Emery Paper, #00

EP1-36 Emery Paper, #0

EP1-37 Emery Paper, #1

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.

EP1-38A Polishing Film, Yellow, each

EP1-38B Polishing Film, Yellow, each/dozen

EP1-38C Polishing Film, Yellow, each/100

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".

EH1-53 Special Willow Charcoal

SHARPENING AND POLISHING STONES

EP1-57 Arkansas Oil Stone

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.

EP1-58 India Oil Stone

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".

EP1-55 Snakeslip Stone

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".

EP1-56 Special Emery Stone for Steel

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.

XHD- 1/2" Thick Steel Dies

XHB- 1/2" Thick Steel Bars

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".

XPS- 3/16" Thick Steel Strips, (width) X 24"

XPD- 3/16" Thick Steel Plates, (width X length)

XDS- 1/4" Thick Steel Strips, (width) X 24"

XDP- 1/4" Thick Steel Plates, (width X length)

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.

XBP- 1/4" Banknote Steel Plates, (width X length)

18 Gauge (1.27mm) Thin Steel