Re: power outages

Dan,
Is this diamond bit intended for *non-rotating* use" in the New Hermes?

Dan Falck wrote:

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> From: Dan Falck <dfalck@...>
>
> The diamond bit is just an 1/8" diameter tool that has a point on the end
> of it that is made from diamond. I got it from MSC for $20.00. I have a
> New Hermes pantograph that it was bought for originally- but then I
> realized that it would work very well for me in the little CNC mill/drill.
> So, I cut it down to fit my R8 collet (it started out about 4" long) and it
> works great. Right now, there is one in the New Hermes engraver too, but
> if I need it I'll rob it too.
> Bill Griffin turned me onto a great place for buying engraving bits:
> http://www.antaresinc.net/ I have bought various cutters from them over
> the years and their prices are resonable.
>
> Dan
>