Full Version: Project Page
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
5 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#3] 5 Nov 2006
Putting up such a page would be easy enough.
What we want, is a well-organized, searchable database, which takes much more work and oversight.
It's in the works.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#6]
5 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 5 Nov 2006
It's in the works.
Ball park time frame?
From: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#7]
5 Nov 2006
To: ALL
Why a new site and when will it be up and running?
Derek
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
5 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#6] 5 Nov 2006
Chuck,
Harvey has a good share of the database in place.
As to the launch of the subscription site itself, most of the people involved, (including myself), have their respective "day" jobs to maintain, therefore, some aspects are moving more quickly than others.
Some are ready now, while others are various stages of development.
Because of those factors, I've given up on predicting timelines.
I doubt many will complain about the extension of the complimentary access. :-)
EDITED: 5 Nov 2006 by DGL
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#9]
5 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8] 5 Nov 2006
DAVID! You're LEARNING!!!!! Wooo hooooo ( insert gregarious laugh here) B-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
5 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#9] 5 Nov 2006
Just one part of the learning curve. :-)
Fortunately, I have very capable people working with me.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11]
6 Nov 2006
To: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#7] 6 Nov 2006
This discussion forum, with the exception of a software version upgrade, will remain essentially the same.
The "New Site" will be a combination of a new visual design and enhanced features, such as PicTutorials, TeleSeminars, Articles, Member Spotlights and services offered through the site, with some concepts being discussed, being logo design, copy writing for awards, custom layouts for laser engraving and/or sublimation jobs, live (small group) online graphics program assistance and, of course, the searchable graphics database we've discussed here.
As you can imagine, it's an ambitious undertaking, which has already required the paid services of web designers and programmers, and more will be required for authors, instructors and the people offering custom services.
The site will become subscription-based, with a nominal fee for general access. Some features will be included with a basic subscription, while others will be made available at additional cost.
From: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#12]
6 Nov 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#11] 6 Nov 2006
Wow that sounds great, i can't wait, I'm new to laser engraving but always wanting to learn more and more. Right now i do it as a side business. But love doing it and seeing what it has capabilities of doing.
Thanks
Derek
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
6 Nov 2006
To: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#12] 6 Nov 2006
Thank you.
I'm very excited about the direction we're heading and happy to know you'll be coming along.
We're not content to be known as "only" an online message board, although this near-live, collective, well spring of information, will always be our heartbeat.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14]
6 Nov 2006
To: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#12] 6 Nov 2006
Being in St. Joseph, I'm a short drive from you. Feel free to stop by my shop any time for a tour of what we do. Here is a Google Map to our place.
I love Weston, MO. We make it there 3 or 4 times a year. There is great potential for laser engraved gifts in the many gift boutiques in your town.
A great idea would be to create a collection of wooden ornaments incorporating the facades of the many historical Antebellum homes in Weston. You could introduce one collectible, historical home each year, tying the distribution in with a local charity some how.
Don't forget to engrave your name on the back or incorporate it into the front design.
From: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#15]
6 Nov 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14] 6 Nov 2006
Thanks, I'll have to take you up on that sometime, i'm always interested in seeing new things and other shops. This forum is a very great place to learn new things and the people here are a great source of information. And for the your ideas thats sounds good ill have to try them i'm making some of those turkeys on them templates for my daughters class at school. I'm sure their love them.
Thanks
Derek
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16]
6 Nov 2006
To: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#15] 6 Nov 2006
From: Derek (JUSTWELDIT41) [#17]
6 Nov 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16] 6 Nov 2006
NOPE'''' i'ts a bluejay, and I made them so that they could paint them for thanksgiving.
Derek
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18]
6 Nov 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#14] 6 Nov 2006
How come * I * never got an invitation? Huh? HUH? B-)
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#19]
6 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 6 Nov 2006
You can come in and visit me. Peter and Kathy did.
So where are you??? (devil)
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20]
6 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 6 Nov 2006
From: Toni (TONI56) [#21]
9 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 9 Nov 2006
Chuck,
You & your wife are officially invited to visit Joe & I in Southern Illinois. We are 500 ft above sea level here. No ocean view at our house just the soybeans. It can be a little hot & steamy in the middle of summer. Our neighbors love it when the neighboring fish hatchery/cricket & meal worm facility spreads its' fermenting debris on the farm fields before Mothers' Day, Memorial Day, & Fathers' Day. The scent does not go away for days & has cancelled more than one backyard BBQ in the neighborhood. Joe is great grilling bratwurst & marinates them in beer& soy sauce. I think that's what gets marinated in beer.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#22]
9 Nov 2006
To: Toni (TONI56) [#21] 9 Nov 2006
Toni,
You and Joe are TOOOOOOO kind. We will make plans......I love nothing more than the scent of fish fertilizer in the summer...especially mixed with marinated brats, and beer.......
From: Toni (TONI56) [#23]
9 Nov 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#22] 9 Nov 2006
Chuck,
Then we can go to the drag strip or tractor pull for a scene of rural americana. Norman Rockwell didn't live our neighborhood.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#24]
9 Nov 2006
To: Toni (TONI56) [#23] 9 Nov 2006
Oh GOODY.....can I wear a straw hat and Yell YEE HAWWW!!!! ?
(insert gregarious, no offense intended laugh here)
EDITED: 9 Nov 2006 by C_BURKE