Lets see your best projects or anything you'd like to show off.

[Kyle Kaldor]

I am new to this forum (been lurking for a week or two) and would like to see more of people's engraving projects or just anything that they would like to show off.

It seems like the woodworkers forum has quite a bit more pictures of projects that people have done, but this forum doesn't have much.

Why don't more people show pics of their work? Is it because most people do this as a business and don't want other people to steal their ideas?

I am a woodworker (hobby) and am thinking about starting a business using my woodwork and getting a laser for engraving and adding a personal touch to the wood.

I'd just like to say that I really like this forum and have found so much good information here.

Kyle

[Kyle Kaldor]

Wow over 60 views and nobody wants to show off. I guess everyone around here is a little too modest.

Is there certain restrictions against people posting websites?

[Mitchell Andrus]

Wow over 60 views and nobody wants to show off. I guess everyone around here is a little too modest.

Is there certain restrictions against people posting websites?

Posting of commercial websites are against the forum's TOS. Almost everyone with a laser is a professional because of the costs involved.

Also, my choice for 'best' work changes every day.
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[Kyle Kaldor]

You're right, it is probably the wrong thing to ask people.

I just thought it would be nice to see some peoples work. I don't own a laser, I'm just fascinated by all of the things people do with them.

Sorry if I offended anyone by asking them to show their work.

I don't have a website, I was just asking because from the tone of most people's posts and threads it seems like most people have some type of business, but yet I rarely see any type of "advertising" of their product.


It's like walking into a Police Station and saying.... Hey, show me pictures of who you arrested today?..... Same responce.....

Or "Can I copy your hard earned ideas?":D

Reading the Threads will give you a look at projects as they were explained. You might need to be a pay member to see some of the pictures if I remember right.

Welcome,

Look Around.

You can add your web site to your profile page.

AL

[Darren Null]

Direct spamming of your own websites is against the TOS, and sawmill creek is a nicer place to be because of it. If you click on people's username, you'll often find websites in the contact details, if you feel like doing the research.

No offence whatsoever taken by asking to see work. There is the professional secrets thing, of course; and also the fact that a lot of laser work is just plain boring. The stuff that earns money are awards, engraved glasses and personalising stuff; much of which are in the "seen one, seen 'em all" class. And you have to earn money to pay for the laser.

Having said that, if you do a little digging on the forum, you will find some fantastic stuff.

[Brian Robison]

OK Kyle, here's some of my best work!

[Doug Griffith]

I can't beat Brain's kids but here is something I'm fairly proud of. It is not an ordinary "laser thing". It is a small, hand operated bracelet bender that is built from layers of laser cut masonite. The pivot points ride on ball bearings and a drawer glide is used for linear action. It is the second thing I created with my laser. Kind of a proof of concept. The plastic shown is by 3-Form. It starts out as a straight piece that is heated to plasticity.

http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/bender_1.jpg
http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/bender_2.jpg
http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/bender_3.jpg

Cheers,
Doug

[Frank Corker]

Great job Brian!

Doug, boy that looks complicated, do you have a movie clip of it 'doing it's thing'?

[Kyle Kaldor]

Doug, now thats what I was looking for!! Thanks for the pics. Looks like a pretty neat tool.

Brian, I didn't know you could laser engrave your kids :eek: That's something to be proud of too!

(give a smart butt comment, get a smart butt comment)

[Anthony Welch]

Now Doug, that took some inginuity(sp?). Looks like the right tool for the job.

Anthony

[Doug Griffith]

Doug, boy that looks complicated, do you have a movie clip of it 'doing it's thing'?

Not at the moment. Can you believe I don't have a video camera.

One way to see how it works though is to open the first image into it's own window. Then change the url to "bender_2.jpg" then "bender_3.jpg". Use the forward and back browser buttons to flip through the pics like an animation.

BTW, you should see the aluminum one that folds iPod skins. It is a tricky one.

Cheers,
Doug

[Mike Null]

That's a dandy invention. Very impressive work.

Thanks for posting it.

[Doug Griffith]

Thanks guys.

OK, twist my arm...

Here's the other bender I'm proud of:

http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/folder_1.jpg
http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/folder_2.jpg
http://www.dogcollarlabor.com/smc/IMAGES/folder_3.jpg

I built this about 5 years ago by hand on one of the small mini mills. It has linear bearings, heater cores, cams, gears, magnets, springs, etc... All from McMaster Carr.

Cheers,
Doug

[Mike Null]

Kyle

As you look through the various posts the ones with a paperclip have a file attached. It's usually a photo though sometimes it may be a vector file.

[Dan Hintz]

Doug,

I was going to say "very impressive" when I saw the first machine, but that second machine is just downright sweet (even if I can't decipher what it does or how it does it from those few pictures). If I didn't become an EE, I would have probably become an ME (or just said screw it and go into architecture), but machine design fascinates me. If yo have any more, please feel free to post them :)

[Frank Corker]

Doug second machine is as incredible as the first. Still don't understand why you aren't a millionaire

[Steve Clarkson]

It is not an ordinary "laser thing".

Doug,

That is REALLY impressive! Personally, I think that things that are "not an ordinary laser thing" are the best kind! I mean my black granite photo tiles are the best on the Creek (or will be.....someday), but one black granite tile isn't a whole lot different from the next. But what you have done with the laser is truly unique.

I hope someday that I can make something unique with my laser too....you have inspired me!

[Harry Radaza]

Here's mine...

necklaces, earrings, bracelets etc...

http://laserartasia.com/images/stories/easygallery/25/1222240002_jay_0478.jpg

[Frank Corker]

Nice work Harry!

[Dave Johnson29]

necklaces, earrings, bracelets etc...


Very nice Harry, but how do you make a buck selling something like that white and blue necklace for $3.18?

I would no get out of bed for $3.18. ;) Probably a dinosaur from my past where I sold stuff that always ran to many thousands of bucks per job or unit. I have trouble with the volume concept. :)

[Thad Nickoley]

very nice Harry, not to mention that the photography is awesome also.

[Ben Levesque]

Here's one of my latest creation, by doing tests using the 3D option of my laser. The windmill on the left is 3D engraved and turns when blown on it, and the right one is just laser cut. The bottle cork is just for size comparison.

This is Zscale (1:220) for model trains.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3181488106_592743d17d_b.jpg
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3181488106_592743d17d_b.jpg)

[John W. Love]

Hey Ben, thats cool. I like that. Wish I had time (and the space) to do the model railroading again. The laser would be great for making all of the props for the landscape.

[Margaret Turco]

I love the windmill and building Ben! There is quite a difference between the 3d setting and not. I haven't played with that at all yet but I see that it's time I checked it out.

[Harry Radaza]

dave -

those are wholesale prices. we manufacture them. we have a 10,000 pieces minimum :)

[Duane Parcells]

Can't sell so might as well show.

[Steve Clarkson]

we have a 10,000 pieces minimum :)

Harry.....those are very nice....but I'm pretty sure it would take me about an hour just to make ONE! Now lets see.....multiply an hour by 10,000 by $3..........

Yea, I don't think I'm going to go the jewelry route.......

[Duane Parcells]

Page 2 must have at least 10 letters........

[Steve Clarkson]

WOOOOOW!!!!!!!

Duane....those are AWESOME!

Well, I'll buy one! Or atleast the cdr!

[Dave Johnson29]

those are wholesale prices. we manufacture them. we have a 10,000 pieces minimum


Harry,

Thanks for the reply, but...

{GASP} 10,000? Wow, I would fall down never to get up again if I had to do 10,000 of anything.

I balk at anything over 20 of the aluminum stuff I CNC machine. :)

[Dave Johnson29]

Page 2 must have at least 10 letters........


I second that WOOOW, Harry that is stunning work.

[Frank Corker]

Duane I'm sure there are a few others who are curious to know where you got your patterns from, I haven't seen any of those posted before.

[Harry Radaza]

steve,

the lasering only takes 3 minutes. everything else is hand made. and we are a manufacturing company located in the philippines. the 10,000 pieces was completed in ... 21 working days. customers are happy.

[Kyle Kaldor]

Ben, that is some amazing work there. Are the windmills all individual pieces that are glued/assembled together?

[Ben Levesque]

To answer your question Kyle

The full tower is barely 2 inch high (ZScale 1:220), so it has 4 siding with the details truss cut inside of them, wheel and tail are also separate pieces, I've use maple veneer that is 0.024" thick to create the whole windmill.

Ben

[Mike Chance in Iowa]

Duane I'm sure there are a few others who are curious to know where you got your patterns from, I haven't seen any of those posted before.

They are at this site.
http://www.finescrollsaw.com/order.htm

[Frank Corker]

Thanks Mike. Never seen those. Brilliant

[Mike Chance in Iowa]

You're welcome. While I admire the amount of work involved in designing, cutting and building these patterns, I must admit they do not suit my taste in decor.

[Frank Corker]

I agree, but the ingenuity of the designs is amazing. I loved the box with the combination dials on it. Also some of the boxes. I liked those.

[Tom Buzz Bernard]

Here is something on the other end of the scale:)

[Frank Corker]

Holy flirking schnitt! That's really on the BIG scale. How long did that one take you Tom?

[Tom Buzz Bernard]

That picture is the proto-type since then I've added embellishments. The design phase was lengthy, but the cut & build just took a day. I am taking the car to the ARA vegas show, I hope I will be able to set it up? Note: There are no nails or screws holding it together.

I will be making a larger scale Humvee next. The Humvee will have 4 doors. The wheels turn so you can push it out of the way to mow the lawn.:) Trying to create a unique grandchildren play ground.

[Bill Cunningham]

Here is something on the other end of the scale:)
Attached Thumbnails http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=109928&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1234541623 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=109928&d=1234541623)




Now THATS a Woody..

[Allan Wright]

Nice windmills! I LOVE the 3-D effect! How did you do it?

I've been trying to make some fences for 28mm wargames figures (Close to O scale in your world) and they come out looking very 'stiff' compared to your windmill.

see: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9N7LA-10pYg/SRfZ6VfP8oI/AAAAAAAAAME/wgkXjONLjkg/s1600-h/Carnage+005.JPG

Also the building looks interesting, I assume that's one of yours too? I'd love to see more.

[Ben Levesque]

Allan, You can mostly see all of my work with my laser, on my Flickr folder.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83479612@N00/

Ben

[Robert Ray]

There are some real nice projects you all have been producing here.

Like Ben, I have been working on a couple new kits myself.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1501/0160.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1501/0416.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1501/0320.jpg


Also working on these new kits, using the new Lazerboard material too:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1048/0319.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1048/1015.jpg


-Robert Ray

[Bill Cunningham]

Wow.. Those miniatures look amazing.. Nice work..
Ben's flicker site looks cool with the new cooliris software as well, you can see them all at once..

[Ben Levesque]

Yep! and Robert Ray up there is the one who showed me everything on the laser! :D

Ben

[Ben Levesque]

Nice windmills! I LOVE the 3-D effect! How did you do it?

Explaining the full concept of how I did my 3D here would be a little too fastidious. Especially since all laser brands don't use the same setups.
But I was explaining a little on this train forum about how I did my funnels, which is basically the same process.

complete thread


Post no.3 is giving a few answers.
Ben

[Roland Kramer]

I recently etched this MacBook. You can see more photos in my gallery on my website.

[David Fairfield]

Here's a test sample of something I designed for fun last night and cut on my Epliog this morning. Scale is 1/87 (HO gauge). :)

Dave

[Margaret Turco]

Dave, that is so cool! Did you make both the chair and the violin?

[Doug Griffith]

Amazing... but how do I know that's not Paul Bunion's hand?

[Dee Gallo]

Too well manicured for Paul Bunyan -

That is such a beautiful job - do you sell those little models?

love it, dee

[David Fairfield]

Thanks guys. Margaret, yes I laser cut the violin too. Dee, I make micro furniture for fun, but I'd sell pieces as kits or finished models if I could find a market. Too small for the dollhouse people and too fancy for the model train guys. But feedback like yours makes it worthwhile. :) :) :) The test-chair is part of a larger vignette, which I will post here when its done.

Dave

[Kim Vellore]

WOW that chair looks hand made the curves and little rounded edges... I like the color combination too, looks so real.
Kim

[Bill Cunningham]

HEY!!! You really do have the worlds smallest violin!! I used to play that for my kids when they didn't get their way :D:D:D

[Jani Pedersen]

That chair is awesome.

Amazing work on the model railway windmills too.

In fact, all of it is more than impressive, though I couldn't see the jewellery unfortunately.

[David Fairfield]

Hey Bill, right you are! Do you think there might be a market for "world's tiniest violin of zero-sympathy" awards for moaners and complainers? :D

Dave

[Dee Gallo]

Hey Bill, right you are! Do you think there might be a market for "world's tiniest violin of zero-sympathy" awards for moaners and complainers? :D

Dave

Dave, I think you're onto something! A new business, Wiseguy Trophies! Could be a winner:D

cheers, dee

[Bill Cunningham]

Hey Bill, right you are! Do you think there might be a market for "world's tiniest violin of zero-sympathy" awards for moaners and complainers? :D

Dave

Might be a market!

The only guy that I find sympathy for, would be the one that hears the sweat 'deliverance' of a Banjo in the wilderness :D:eek:

[David Fairfield]

Well on my way to the world's tiniest piano quintet. :)

Dave

[Dee Gallo]

Here's a picture of a nice cello chair you can use to complete the set!

I'm sending you a PM, dee

[David Fairfield]

Hi Dee

Thank you! The turnings on the chair are beyond my current capability, no two of my turnings look alike using the hand cranks.

But I'm looking at a CNC lathe to do that sort of thing, brass candlesticks, horns, etc in miniature. I posted an inquiry over on the CNC board, hope I'll get some tips on what I should buy. That G code software looks intimidating to me.

The piano will go in a completely furnished early 19th C room. When its complete I will post it in one of my "Made on Epilog" threads. It's gonna be a mind-bender. :D

Dave

[Bill Cunningham]

Well on my way to the world's tiniest piano quintet. :)

Dave

Now all you need is a 1 inch pianist.. (Thats pianist :D)

[David Fairfield]

That works out to over 7 feet in this scale :eek: :)

[Bill Cunningham]

That works out to over 7 feet in this scale :eek: :)

Thats OK! He's probably full time basketball player and only a part time pianist.:p

[David Fairfield]

Tiny tools

[Angus Hines]

OK this is one of those How the H*ll did you do that questions?



Tiny tools

[Dan Hintz]

Tiny tools
Yes, but do they work? ;)

[Dee Gallo]

Yes, but do they work? ;)

Dan, I've seen Dave's work up close and personal... don't put ANYTHING past him! He's simply amazing.

[David Fairfield]

Thanks Dee!!! :D

Angus-- I use the laser to burn away material that doesn't look like the tool. :rolleyes:

Dan-- getting HO scale tools to work is not the problem. Getting HO scale mechanics to work is the problem. They just stand around doing nothing! :mad:

Dave

[Dan Hintz]

Dan-- getting HO scale tools to work is not the problem. Getting HO scale mechanics to work is the problem. They just stand around doing nothing! :mad:
Well there's your problem... you must allow unions in your area!