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  1. Professional Signs With A Sharpie

    Next thing to try is fitting scribing tool and you have an plotter/printer/engraver all in one....lol
  2. Almost killed yesterday

    Are your skills comparable to this guys? Take a look and enjoy the ride. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1137883380?bctid=21337502001
  3. World Cup draw tomorrow

    Oakcity.... your prediction? I think this time around Spain may win it all. My wife is Italian so naturally I will be on Azzuris band wagon since my Croats did not make it to the tournament and Canadians never do...LOL:Canada 2:
  4. Engraving media needed

    You might find something at Laserbits. www dot laserbits dot com
  5. Almost killed yesterday

    Colin, Glad you are OK. Be careful when riding. Regardless who is at fault biker always loses.
  6. World Cup draw tomorrow

    Hang on for a wile, Azzuri win in intervals of 24 years. Don't think I'll be around that long.
  7. Writeable/Typeable aluminum labels?

    That is not printed label. 1 - The process is called anodizing. The image is actually imbeded into anodized layer and is durable, abrasion, chemicals, scratch resistant long lasting for indoor/outdoor. Google anodized aluminum nameplates and you will find shops that specialize in mfg. these...
  8. Nuke the Fax?

    OK, I checked Myfax web site and they charge 13.00 CND for 100 pages/month. For upto to 200 pages price is 26.00 CND. If the info received requires keeping as hard copy you still need to print it out so paper use would apply anyway. For my needs it won't be the best option. I engrave tons of...
  9. Lookig for supplier of wholesale flat cut acrylic letters in Ontario

    Besides Gemini you might like to try these guy. Antech Technologies Inc. Woodbridge On. Web site: antechtechnologise dot com
  10. Laser Engraving Tutorials

    Another option is to join laser related forums. Lots of helpful experts for all your needs. Just like here help is quickly on your way. NOTE: NEVER leave your laser running unattended. Last week one guy posted pics of his burned out laser leaving it cutting acrylic for 3 minutes to answer...
  11. Laser Engraving Tutorials

    You can check out Laserbits laser university. Google: laserbits dot com.
  12. Laser Engraved plaque needed

    Does your customer have steel plate or would engraver have to supply them? As mentioned above some steel (uncoated) can be marked with Co2 lasers using compound called CerMark. It works well on stainless and aluminum. Fiber lasers will produce mark without compounds but you will have hard time...
  13. Bevelers....Which one????

    Going that far out of focus would require high power and slow speed and possibly more than one pass. What I do is pre-cut plates on rotary with desired cutter angle. For this process I have two cutters, one with 38-40 angle and another 45. Doing it this way speeds up jobs cos while laser is...
  14. Universal vs. Epilog laser

    If your needs are to cut acrylic either one will do fine. Speed will depend on laser tube wattage. To cut 1/4" plexi with 40W machine will take lot longer than 120W. Raster engraving both produce top notch engraving. Another quality machine that is faster then ULS or Epliog is Trotec.
  15. Bevelers....Which one????

    Yes, and if one buys Q1E beveler it is for life time. BTW, Johnson plastics sells them as well. http://www.johnsonplastics.biz/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L016C723E4E3165018A1B098+M37+ENG
  16. Bevelers....Which one????

    Go for Quality 1. Google Q1 engravers dot com.
  17. Universal vs. Epilog laser

    Gabagoo, You could start with small desk/door sign using engraving stock. Than cut some acrylic letters/numbers, etch photos on granite and marble, cut Christmas ornaments in shape of snow flakes for family and friends, laser wine bottles, glasses, coaster. There are tons of things you could do...
  18. Adding Engraving to your sign business

    My post was only to inform original thread poster that producing braille ADA signs may need further research. Up here in Canada we don't have set law for it yet ( in 2012 I have heard it will be).
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