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Handy Andy

Handy Andy

Air Compressor Size for Handy Andy

Q: We are marking only a few firearm parts at a time when needed so a large compressor should not be needed. Please advise what size compressor will work for me, I do want to be able to use it to its full potential dept wise if needed.  A: 5.0 Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy X – on sale NOW

Sale price through online store purchase only.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJanuary 26, 2019 ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy X Dot-Peen Mark on OD

Handy Andy X can mark on the OD of round parts.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJanuary 26, 2019 ago
Handy Andy

FAQ: What Windows operating systems does the Handy Andy-X Run On?

The Handy Andy X software can be ran on Windows XP to Windows 10.

By Dottie Peene, 7 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
Dot-Peen

Handy Andy X Manual

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsDecember 1, 2018 ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy not running on Windows 10? Digital Signature issue.

While CMT has been working with Microsoft to get the digital signatures working, sometimes the drivers might not load correctly. HandyAndy_Drivers_1.2.3.zip Please download and run this exe. to fix the issue with your Handy Andy. 

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsOctober 8, 2018 ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy X – new model Buy Now!

By Marc Steele, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy making inconsistant mark

Q: We have had Handy Andy Engraver for about 10 years and have never replaced anything on it. It seems to be inconsistent on engraving, we used to use a 1/8” spacer from the tip of the engraver to our work, it now seems to be more like 3/8”. Could Read more

By Marc Steele, 12 years ago
Handy Andy FAQ

Handy Andy Com Port not being saved

Q: Is there a way to make the Handy Andy Professional software save the Com port after closing software and re-opening? It defaults to Com 3 at every start-up, which is not the port I am using, and I can not use Com 3 for the machine. Yes – this Read more

By Marc Steele, 13 years ago
Handy Andy

Handy Andy System Not Ready

Q: I have loaded the software on a Windows XP system. When I try to run the machine I get the error “system not ready” A: If the drive for the USB does not properly load. This can be recognized two ways 1) The windows software gives a small popup Read more

By Marc Steele, 13 years ago

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