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I recently discovered the platen on my NWG wasn't mounted at 90 degrees (the angle iron I used for bracket apparently weren't square) which caused uneven pressure on my platen and actually wore down the ceramic glass plate unevenly. This is probably a contributing factor to my not being able to get crisp plunges (that and my own skills... or lack thereof). Anyways... in the process of removing the platen I dropped it and broke the glass. I've always felt the 5" platen was a little short for my needs so I think I'll get an 8" ceramic glass and a new platen in the process.
My question then is... is it worth it for me to construct a new platen (using 2" bar stock of some kind) or should I just buy one. More importantly, is it likely I'll be able to get consistent plunges with a homemade platen? I have SOME fabrication skill but I'm not a machinist and I don't really have precision equipment.
My question then is... is it worth it for me to construct a new platen (using 2" bar stock of some kind) or should I just buy one. More importantly, is it likely I'll be able to get consistent plunges with a homemade platen? I have SOME fabrication skill but I'm not a machinist and I don't really have precision equipment.