Burning is more complex than just oxidation. In complete burning of plant material such as wood, the final products are CO2, water, and a tiny bit of ash. However, complete burning is pretty rare...
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Burning is more complex than just oxidation. In complete burning of plant material such as wood, the final products are CO2, water, and a tiny bit of ash. However, complete burning is pretty rare...
I assume you use a dust collector and then vent outside. My thinking was that I would use a cyclone, then a baghouse, and then vent outside. Perhaps I would even use a water filter after the...
I've never heard of this method. Would it be possible to engrave text and pictures using a mask like regular sand blasting? If so, why doesn't everyone use a pressure washer to sandblast stone,...
Jim,
The text would be different each time with different fonts and font sizes. I originally wanted to make impressions into wet clay and fire it, but I cannot find any tool that acts as a printer...
Gary, there is something else I do not understand: why is weeding needed when cutting a mask with a laser? I would think that a laser could vaporize the entire letter for each letter in text. I am...
I guess expensive is relative. If memory serves me, 10 sheets are about $70. That could add up very quickly. Since I would be working with 12x12 tile, the film would cost a minimum of $7 for each...
Belinda,
Those laser texts are indeed impressive. How long did they take? How deep is the text?
You said that sand blasting stone is dangerous and requires a respirator, what about laser...
Martin,
When I say 3-d letters, I mean deeply recessed as opposed to very slightly recessed. It seems that a router would make letters closest to what I want, but the cost is out of the question....
You are probably right that I will be happier putting together my own system. I had thought about this and was having no luck looking online, but now that I have access to several forums, I can get...
I am interested in engraving large quantities of text (five pages worth) into ceramic and granite tile on a regular basis. What would be the best way to do this? I have been investigating the various...
Is anyone familiar with SCM sandblasters? I am thinking about purchasing their Jet Stream Two package, which includes pressure pot, cabinet, dust collector, and photo stencil. Is this a quality...