Hey all, long time no post...
I have a client/freind that wants a custom engraved marble block like this rendering I made.
Does anyone know where to get one like this?
The block needs to be 8" square.
Thanks,
David
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Hey all, long time no post...
I have a client/freind that wants a custom engraved marble block like this rendering I made.
Does anyone know where to get one like this?
The block needs to be 8" square.
Thanks,
David
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Probably need to go to a granite supplier, someone who cuts their own slabs from the block.
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I'm not even going to ask how you plan to get it into the laser...
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It will not be hard at all...
Right through the front door..
David
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It's also 8" tall, no matter which way you point it: will your laser handle something that high?Originally Posted by David Dustin
(Not to mention that it weighs on the order of 30lbs.)
Last edited by Lee DeRaud; 12-10-2009 at 9:07 PM.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
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P.O.C. (piece of cake)
I have a Universal PLS 4.60
PLS 3.60, CorelDraw X4, Full Adobe Maser Suite (oh yeah), 3ds Max, 6 Dell 690 Work Stations (and a host of other hardware).
Lee,
The PLS will handle 9"+ and 50lbs+
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Jet BD-920W 9"x20" metal lathe
Delta 18-900L 18" drill press
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Live and learn.
I thought it might handle the height, but that weight capacity is what really surprises me.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
Well, I wouldn't try moving the table with that kind of weight on it, but it will support it without a problem... you just have to focus first.
Hi-Tec Designs, LLC -- Owner (and self-proclaimed LED guru
Trotec 80W Speedy 300 laser w/everything
CAMaster Stinger CNC (25" x 36" x 5")
USCutter 24" LaserPoint Vinyl Cutter
Jet JWBS-18QT-3 18", 3HP bandsaw
Robust Beauty 25"x52" wood lathe w/everything
Jet BD-920W 9"x20" metal lathe
Delta 18-900L 18" drill press
Flame Polisher (ooooh, FIRE!)
Freeware: InkScape, Paint.NET, DoubleCAD XT
Paidware: Wacom Intuos4 (Large), CorelDRAW X5
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Any idea how to contact the suppliers?
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David,
I'd be happy to help, but I don't have any stock that thick. You might try contacting some fabricators in Elberton, GA. There are several shops in that area that work with large stock granite (I'm not sure about marble), and actually turn lamp bases, urns, and flower vases from stone. If you don't have any luck, let me know. We might be able to glue up stock but you would see seam lines.
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David,
Here is a list of suppliers I use:
Oregon Memorials - http://www.oregonmemorials.com/ Ask for John and tell him I sent you.
Interglow Stones - http://www.interglostone.com/
SuperNova International - http://www.supernovaintl.com/
Cold Spring Granite - http://www.coldspringgranite.com/
Chuck
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