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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:13:51 UT</pubDate>
  <title>using masking tape as a mask</title>
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  <dc:creator>Judy (TOYODIE100)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I have stencil masks for you that will blast up to 1&#34; deep.  Send me your address and I will send you a sample.

Thanks

Judy]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:29:04 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Logo On Glass Door</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6623.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Carl (CSEWELL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Yessir!  You could probably specialize in tattoo removal.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:01:19 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Sandcarving Equipment Advice</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6364.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Barbara,

My stint as a sandcarver was short-lived, so I don't know what nozzles are available/desireable for various applications.

I had a rather weak siphon system, with a pencil tip, which didn't help build my enthusiasm for the process. :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:25:22 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Color fill</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6438.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Lisa (TROPHYUSA)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks Doug! I think Rub N Buff will work on this piece, but I do want to look into some type of airbrush for more artsy projects (my favorite thing!)

Don't know why I didn't think of Rub N Buff. This is a piece that will sit on a coffee table so it won't be washed. Perfect!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:32:08 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Sand carver Equipment</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6411.1</link>
  <dc:creator>precisionlaser</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[We got ours in 2005 at the ARA show in Vegas...I won't say for how much because they've gone up on this quite a bit since that time, but in return for the brief usage at the show and wear and tear on the nozzle, we got some extra abrasive, RapidMask, AccuArt, etc.  You'll enjoy yours quite a bit!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:58:32 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Inside cylinder blasting/engraving</title>
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  <dc:creator>Larry (CELESTIALPROD)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[&#62;Have you considered doing a slightly different scale that accounts for the diffraction of the glass... 

Yes, that is a possibility and I have done the mathematics to handle the refraction of the beam (somewhat complicated because of the angle if incidence changes with the change in elevation of the sun). There are two reasons the outside engraving is less desirable:
&#60;br&#62;&#60;br&#62;
1.) As the angle of incidence gets larger, the amount of reflected beam grows larger to the point where the sun spot image becomes lost in amient light.
&#60;br&#62;&#60;br&#62;
2.) Exterior engraving is subject to wear and tear in operating the instrument.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:50:34 UT</pubDate>
  <title>SCM sandblaster</title>
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  <dc:creator>AL (APOPOWSKI)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I have had the Scm System for about 4 years.
It comes with all the training tapes.
When I first received the unit it was easy to setup and after reviewing the tapes I started right in.
I like pressure pot seperate so when I have a large rock that won't fit the cabinet, I just extend the hose and bring the pot outside.
The other nice thing they carry all the items you need to blast, from the equipment to the graphics and everything in between.
I do buy my grit and masks somewhere else for less.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:37:51 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Wine Bottle Ads</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5886.1</link>
  <dc:creator>JimK (JUSTTHE4OFUS)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Harold,

I used Laser Tape from Photobrasive, LaserBits has it too.  Lasered it, sandblasted, and paint-filled.  Some I only laser, those start at $15 and the sandblast start at $25.  Graphics, paint-fill, and hard shapes all add to the price.  I don't offer the laser only unless it seems an alternative after quoting the sandblast.  I have samples of both methods and they usually sell the better quality of sandblast.  Beer bottles I do for fun, and I only laser them for $7.50.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:36:50 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Mirrors</title>
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  <dc:creator>Joe (SMITTY61)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[If you can engrave from the back, cut a piece of colored aluminum and apply 2/way tape around the edges and mount. It looks great. If you have to do the front, engrave and use some rub and buff. That works well too.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:26:23 UT</pubDate>
  <title>converting photo to halftone for mask</title>
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  <dc:creator>Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[thanks. I'll try it.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:57:37 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Design Help - Pumpkinman</title>
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  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[The &#34;headless horseman&#34; from &#34;The Legend of Sleepy Hollow&#34;* usually had a pumpkin for a head......   google for &#34; headless horseman&#34; and you may get some ideas or go to a craft store like Michaels or JoAnns.  They have plenty of small pumpkins left over from the Thanksgiving decorations you can mount on a runner figure.....

*It ISN'T just a legend! He rides up here every year!  8-O]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:48:41 UT</pubDate>
  <title>wine bottle pricing</title>
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  <dc:creator>Mike (MIKEN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I recently sold my sandblasting equipment because too many people believe $5 is the price for etching a wine bottle and such.  Even $10 isn't enough.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:41:54 UT</pubDate>
  <title>sand blasted glass award</title>
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  <dc:creator>gingem</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Hi Mike
  What specialty stain do you use?]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:58:43 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Masking cut flat</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=3848.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Dave (MT_DAVE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[If it is a poly vinyl it is probably PVC based which is a definite no no.  The fumes creared will damage the laser.

We use Rayzist's  LazerMask.  We have a 40 watt laser and use a setting of 60 speed and 100 power which according to Rayzist is overkill but since it works for us that is what we use.

Hope this helps,
Dave]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:54:02 UT</pubDate>
  <title>SCM Sandcarver</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=2121.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Mike (MHERMAN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Yes we own their equipment.

mherman
845-234-4131]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:35:53 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Photoresist for sandblasting rocks ?</title>
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  <dc:creator>gingem</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Hi Hans
  I would recommend calling Ikonics Imaging (Photobrasives) for some samples of their film. I always seem to disagree with Dave lately but I don't think a plotter is the way to go in the business you are trying to get into because I would imagine that the rocks are small and not large boulders. Plotters are just no good with small detail. Although film seems expensive it is really not when all factors are involved. In 100 foot rolls the cost of film is approximately $0.06 per square inch for 5mil self adhesive film. If you do enough volume this can come down to less than $.05 a square inch. On a rock that is going to be something a tourist could carry with them it would probably have an area of less than 4x4 for engraving. That means the film just cost me less than $1.00 for 16 square inches. In that area I can but graphics text small detail anything I want without having to worry about weeding and all of the other things involved it plotters. Time involved for artwork is the same for both ways, washout and developing time for the film is less than 1.5 minutes. That is the same time that it would take just to print on the plotter.
  By the way I have a plotter and other than for very large jobs I cannot figure why people doing small work find them better. My guess is that when you first start the cost of film is expensive compared to plotter vinyl and thoughts of large volumes are not considered. Again this is just my $0.02! I have done pebbles through boulders but most of my work is crystal, glass and metal.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:04:32 UT</pubDate>
  <title>UV Exposure Units</title>
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  <dc:creator>gingem</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks Dave
  I'll watch it!]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:13:51 UT</pubDate>
  <title>cannot blast thru rapid mask 3000</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4607.1</link>
  <dc:creator>UCONN Dave &amp;amp; Lynn too (DANDL48)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Brian and David,

Thank you both!!
Dave]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:26:29 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Sandcarvers - Hubby has a question???</title>
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  <dc:creator>Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[George,

I look forward to talking to you, but I really wish we could share our conversation here for all of the other members to learn in the process.  I do realize that typing can be a challange for many, and that the traditional phone conversation is more personal and much easier.

I see that your company does quite a bit of sandcarving in wood.  You have some intersting pieces.  I also see that your company is a new member of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce.  These are just a few things I hope to chat with you about.  With 35 years under your belt, we may have to cut our conversation into multiple visits.

The leaders of this forum do have a way to organize a Tele-Seminar, where a group of people could have a question and answer session at one time.  This techology may help you make better use of your time.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:31:50 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Glass etching - masks</title>
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  <dc:creator>Dragonfly</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Hi Gayle,
This is another idea.  Up until recently I often sandblasted glass.  I used cheap sign vinyl.  I cut it with my plotter and make my own stencil.  Picked out the parts that would be blasted, applied, taped off, blasted and threw in the sink.  The mask and tape would just peel off.  Very cheap way to do this.  Unless she is looking for very detailed images.  I used to do beer steins, James line 1 Best man line 2, date line 3.  Time consuming but cheap.

They say you can use contact paper too.  I am not good enough with a xacto blade for that.

Good Luck.]]></description>
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