Anybody have thoughts on Trent Bosch's laser guide setup?
Like it? Recommend it?
Thanks
Anybody have thoughts on Trent Bosch's laser guide setup?
Like it? Recommend it?
Thanks
RD
I would recommend a camera set up opposed to a laser guide for hollowing. I used a laser for 7 years, then switched to a camera 5 years ago. Wouldn’t consider going back. You can put one together for about $70.
I started a thread asking about Hollowing Systems, a week or so ago. I watched lots of YouTube and then started doing more research on the available laser systems which then morph'd me into looking at camera systems.
Even though I have yet to decide on an actual Hollowing system, I already have the camera and monitor rig setup.
I ended but buying a 10" CCTV monitor ($66, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a tiny camera, ($14, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a power supply for the camera ($9.99, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hooked it all up in about 30 seconds and it works nicely.
The system I put together using the same camera and a very similar small monitor works great on my homebrew Jamieson system. Been using it for a couple of years and its far superior to the laser it replaced. I put together the components for about $60...great investment.
Thanks Dwight, thanks Chris, thanks Jeffery,
I had thought of the laser first because I figured a camera would be to expensive.
I guess I need to reconfigure my figures!
RD
I spent less than $15 for my camera system. I got a free ancient laptop from a friend. Battery is shot so keep it plugged in. Bought an inspection camera on eBay that fit right into my Jamieson laser pointer holder for the $15. They are even cheaper now. Of course the laser holder wasn't free, but haven't seen what others paid for a holder either. With the laser system you have to adjust the pointer based on where you are making the cut with the tool. With a camera system you have full view of the entire cutter. One thing I have wondered about, is using the camera system as a layout tool. My system is very close to 1=1. If I put a drawing on the acetate overlay, would it work for turning to a pattern? Don't see why not.
Richard,
“Layout tool”, I think it would work! I’ll give it a try with my camera.
Sure it would or at least get you very close. I like to use my laser to help set up my Oneway Easy Core but for hollowing its a camera all the way. My monitor will hold a magnet so that makes it easy to draw one tool cutter on mylar, stick it to the screen with magnets and then move it any way I want to fit different cutters I often use three different shapes per hollow form and this setup takes seconds to re-adjust!
Pete
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I think this equates nicely to wood turning as well . . . . .