Making Rollers For An Etching Press - Manual Machining And Welding

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

A viewer sent me the drawing and asked me to make these. I had never heard of an etching press, but have made many rollers over the years. So, I knew I could handle it.

Unfortunately, this was no easy job. The design was not great with its flimsy shaft, but I managed to get it done.

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