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Awesome, I didn't know something like that even existed when I built mine... JB

Perhaps you could cut back and do smaller jobs until you have the funds for doing the bigger ones. Here's some recent discussion on the matter. My 12" home-built machine is the last post...

Not sure if you want to cross platforms, but I have an old copy of SignLab 7 vinyl for $200.00 (CDs and USB dongle) PM me if you're interested. If you are interested, I will put a "formal" ad in the classifieds and hold it for you. JB

For monument people, their software and hardware are dang near bullet proof. I'm running an almost 25 year-old GS15 and it makes me money every time I turn it on. JB

I have a Gerber IVB and a Gerber Graphix 2 that are free to a good home if you pick them up here in Hillsdale, MI. I'm not sure if the Graphix 2 works, but the IVB worked when we last used it several years ago. PM me if you're interested. I'd sell them on eBay, but they're heavy and...

Ooops...just quickly glanced at the last three characters of the title...:Big Laugh JB

Not quite sure, but they do have issues with cobwebs. I'm going to have to launch them further away from such hazards. JB

Four new Monarchs were ready to meet the world this morning. On his first attempt, this little guy found himself tangled some cobwebs and my wife rescued him. He returned the favor by gracing her with a majestic display of his colors. JB

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...And corrugated cardboard, and hardware cloth...whatever I had on hand at the time. The coro appeared to be a bit slick so I attached the hardware cloth onto that so they'd get better hold. Honestly, they appear to roost better on regular cardboard. JB

This morning's line up This morning's group four will be ready to go when their wings dry out and harden. At least one is a male (black dot on lower wings). JB

What astounds me the most is the amount of care that the caterpillars require. They're ravenous little eating machines and they leave quite a bit behind as they consume vast amounts of milkweed. Overall, it has been a much-needed distraction from the daily stress. When I let the first...

That's ironic...I also thought something looked amiss when I first saw the photo zoomed in. The scales on her wings are the reason. I've also had inquiries as to how I determined her gender. Males have a small scent gland (dot) on their lower wings, females do not. Females have wider...

The first of two that hatched this morning. I can hardly believe how so much fits into such a small chrysalis. They're something awesome to behold when they take flight for the first time. I'll have another 20 or more over the next three weeks. See the initial dialogue here...

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You're absolutely right...and that's why I chose to raise them to see what really happens. Perhaps you haven't guessed it by now, but 2015 has been a year of "transformation" for me and my family...in several vital areas. These little guys sure have taught me a lot about what it means to...

After two weeks of voracious eating...and voracious pooping, my caterpillars have now reached the chrysalis stage. The photo of the caterpillar in the "j" stage is just before it transforms into the chrysalis. So far, I have a dozen chrysalis' and about another dozen caterpillars in various...

Usually, these things grow out of unfortunate situations that happen. Good documentation on how to "do it right the next time" must be implemented. I was also a tool and die maker, and I share your mindset in this area. I'm making provisions for the next generation to take over, but since...

You're right...there are a bunch of freaky looking bugs on that site, that's for sure. JB

It's one of the many versions of Modified Roman...there are a bunch out there, especially since every monument shop now has the ability to tweak their own fonts so as to make it next to difficult for another date cutter to match their work. We've seen a few doozies over the years. More than...