The Butchered Blade

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Originally Posted by MikeB52

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The computer drives it and runs the imaging software, and will on steve's unit too. Need to run a separate power supply to drive the laser, but my next upgrade will be a bigger printing area so Stevens on the right track with the scanner bed. Wouldn't need more than that size for any projects I can think of.
I've been spending the night getting the edges and depth better on this scale. Tried a reduced laser intensity setting to get crisper edges, in theory, but at the trade off of less depth of burn. And no do overs. Couldn't risk resetting and trying to reburn once I removed it so a better jig is definitely in order in the butcher shop north..for returning to reburn if needed.
Every job you learn on..
:tu

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You propellerheads just KILL hammer-and-screwdriver me! :D

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

You propellerheads just KILL hammer-and-screwdriver me! :D

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Originally Posted by MikeB52

Quit typin and start building it! Look forward to the results.
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Originally Posted by sharptonn

OHO! Put up or shut up, Steve! :popcorn:

:D (Kidding, Steve!)

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Seriously, I think there would be some SERIOUS hardware/software issues, even if you could get a strong enough laser going, Steve.
Seems Professor Mike figured that out as his seems to work off his computer? I think?

If Mike throws in the towel and bites the bullet, You KNOW all the avenues have been exhausted! :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by MikeB52

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The computer drives it and runs the imaging software, and will on steve's unit too. Need to run a separate power supply to drive the laser, but my next upgrade will be a bigger printing area so Stevens on the right track with the scanner bed. Wouldn't need more than that size for any projects I can think of.
I've been spending the night getting the edges and depth better on this scale. Tried a reduced laser intensity setting to get crisper edges, in theory, but at the trade off of less depth of burn. And no do overs. Couldn't risk resetting and trying to reburn once I removed it so a better jig is definitely in order in the butcher shop north..for returning to reburn if needed.
Every job you learn on..
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Okay, okay!!!!!
I just have a little more trying to understand electronics & I was a Harley guy plus I didn't have any problems doing electrical repairs, finding shorted circuits, grounded wires & such. I can read flowcharts & such but this is different. When I do this, I understand already about powering the laser itself & what I found was they were using power supplies but said not to tie the laser itself into anything else & some lasers I found were dc powered & if I had to do that, I already figured I could use a separate ac adapter to power the laser & use the power supply for the scanner or printer for the rest of the unit. I also know I will need a computer to drive it & I have an older Dell Latitude I could use or I could just use my Apple. I might have to get with B52 if I don't understand something.
I may come up with some ideas & someone else might implement it before me which is fine. I'm happy to be of some help & I'm very proud of B52 & his accomplishments on this. That's why we are all here to help others out right? I'm here to learn & help out in any way I can.
And...................Tom, I'm so glad you're here because w/o your wit, it would be boring as hell. You're also a big help. Bill cracks me up too & I picture him just like his avatar! :roflmao
Thanks, Richard, Tom, B52, Machine gun Mike, Bill, Jonathan, Harold, Mattheus, Thug, Andrew, Rob & others I haven't mentioned who have helped out on this thread. You all know who you are & not all necessarily in that order either!

Well....The 'Butchered' thread ain't the most fancy, for sure.
However, it is quite the nice one! Thank You as well, Steve! :tu

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Starting my experiment with scale casting. Now, it is supposed to take 8-18 hours to cure the mold. Hmmm, what to doooo.....

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Cheers gentlemen and thanks for all the awesome projects

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Starting my experiment with scale casting. Now, it is supposed to take 8-18 hours to cure the mold. Hmmm, what to doooo.....

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Cheers gentlemen and thanks for all the awesome projects

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That looks tastey.
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Oh! That DOES look quite nice! :D
The beer, I mean. The scales will need to be seen. Should be neat!

I was able to pick up a $30 kit from hobby lobby. More curious how the resin hardens and if it will be a suitable media for my new stock of glitter. Courtesy of señor mike

Watching cartoons with the girls this saturday morning and had some time to go through this crazy ass thread. You guys are doing some amazing stuff. Seems to be a plethora of men, with the gift of skilful hands............ and brains!!!! Mustache Mike, you are doing some legendary things recently. Very impressive! Please keep hosting all the meets so I can watch you do some of your madness!!!! and of course I wan t to see some f these restores in person.

I suppose I better hop on the band wagon too, and start sucking up.... So what kind of a brush did you want Mike???? Ahhhh! I can't even bribe him with that. Dang guy makes his own!

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Starting my experiment with scale casting. Now, it is supposed to take 8-18 hours to cure the mold. Hmmm, what to doooo.....
Cheers gentlemen and thanks for all the awesome projects

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Looks interesting dm. Molding without having to degas the curing mold is a neat time saver.
Look forward to seein the progress shots. Haven't started to cast anything up here yet, but I hope to this year.
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And nice choice in pint there, dinner and dessert in one glass!