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19th September 2016, 03:07 PM
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New Listing Some recent wood related laser work we have done,...
Some recent wood related laser work we have done, any enquirers please email me
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6th September 2016, 10:33 AM
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Keith i can get red transparent acrylic pretty...
Keith i can get red transparent acrylic pretty cheap with my laser account, if you want any let me know, happy to cut up some for you at cost
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30th August 2016, 07:57 PM
Thread: Coating a Hoop Pine Sign for Outdoors?
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Thanks for the heads up, I will probably laminate...
Thanks for the heads up, I will probably laminate something to the rear to keep it in shape
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30th August 2016, 12:38 PM
Thread: Coating a Hoop Pine Sign for Outdoors?
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Coating a Hoop Pine Sign for Outdoors?
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Need a little assistance please, I have made a 3mm and 6mm Hoop Pine Sign for a client but have not coated this wood before for outdoor use, it will need to be weather and UV resistant for... -
29th August 2016, 12:55 PM
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New Listing The Ararat wood skills day was good, met some...
The Ararat wood skills day was good, met some great people and lots of inspiration for future projects. thank you for those that came to say hi and have a chat about our business
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29th August 2016, 12:35 PM
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Some interested parties which is nice, If i...
Some interested parties which is nice, If i wasn't in hospital for 2 weeks before the event i could have had some kits to sell which is a shame as it seems there might have been some interest
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26th August 2016, 03:44 PM
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Looks good Keith, I like the etched touch :)
Looks good Keith, I like the etched touch :)
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26th August 2016, 11:01 AM
Thread: Laser Engraving & Cutting Help Thread
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Hi All, I will be attending the Ararat &...
Hi All,
I will be attending the Ararat & District Woodies Club Skills and Knowledge Day on Sunday 28th August, I will bring some samples along as well as catalogs and information about laser... -
25th August 2016, 10:06 AM
Thread: Have a look at this
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That is one very nice looking model, so much...
That is one very nice looking model, so much detail
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24th August 2016, 02:30 PM
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New Listing LaserJack will be attending the Ararat & District...
LaserJack will be attending the Ararat & District Woodies Club Skills and Knowledge Day on Sunday 28th August, we will bring some samples along as well as catalogs and information about laser...
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24th August 2016, 12:19 PM
Thread: Laser Engraving - What to charge $$
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Hi Rod, This was one of the hardest parts for...
Hi Rod,
This was one of the hardest parts for me starting my business, and it is still to this day a variable factor
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24th August 2016, 11:54 AM
Thread: engraving job
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Hi smiife, This should be a easy job a laser...
Hi smiife,
This should be a easy job a laser engraver to complete for you, if you cannot find anyone locally I will be more than happy to quote for the job, you can contact me on here or via my... -
8th August 2016, 10:57 AM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Sorry for the delayed updates guys, I have crohns...
Sorry for the delayed updates guys, I have crohns disease and from this have contracted uveitis in my right eye, I've been out of action for a few weeks and may not be 100% for another week or two, I...
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11th July 2016, 01:51 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Hi Alex, pm sent Hi David, If i can get...
Hi Alex, pm sent
Hi David,
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24th June 2016, 01:34 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Thanks guys, I will try to get some progress...
Thanks guys, I will try to get some progress pictures done this weekend, juggling my laser business with another full time job and a wife is tough work :D
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23rd June 2016, 11:37 PM
Thread: Laser Engraving & Cutting Help Thread
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Hi Rod Got beaten to it :) Bob is correct, CO2...
Hi Rod
Got beaten to it :) Bob is correct, CO2 lasers operate at a frequency that is extremely inefficient to mark or cut metal, it can be done but you will want a 2000watt+ setup, I've seen a few... -
22nd June 2016, 10:46 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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2nd Kit Showing
Hi guys,
Started another kit today, this one is a steam loco, around double the parts of the diesel engine, 168 if i recall
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20th June 2016, 11:09 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Thanks Crowie, i cannot take all the credit, the...
Thanks Crowie, i cannot take all the credit, the design is not all mine, i made a few adjustments and a few additions but the primary design was done by my English friend
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20th June 2016, 05:48 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Hi Keith I know my guy has a steam loco plan...
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20th June 2016, 05:13 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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Thank you. i cannot take full credit for the...
Thank you. i cannot take full credit for the design. i work with an English engineering plan builder and we brainstorm ideas and he does most if not all of the line work. this one was over 300 lines...
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20th June 2016, 02:01 PM
Thread: EMD30 Diesel Engine (Lasercut)
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wood cut kits, loco's etc
Hi Crew,
I was a little apprehensive posting as its not exactly wood working by hand but was spurred on by a few to post some pics of the kits we are starting to cut so here goes :)
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8th June 2016, 04:52 PM
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Haha, the only handy part of laser kits is the...
Haha, the only handy part of laser kits is the designing of the kit, the rest is pretty much a jigsaw puzzle :)
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8th June 2016, 02:33 PM
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Only thing loco i have made was a laser cut kit,...
Only thing loco i have made was a laser cut kit, I'm kind of afraid to post it here though as compared to work like yours its child's play haha
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8th June 2016, 02:05 PM
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Just finished reading through your posts, I'm...
Just finished reading through your posts, I'm kind of gobsmacked at the level of detail and the craftsmanship you show in your work
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7th June 2016, 10:53 AM
Thread: Australian plywood sources - again
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Plyco have been a great company for me to deal...
Plyco have been a great company for me to deal with so far, they have just opened up a new range of laserply to suit the growing laser cutting and engraving market which is great for me as before i...
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7th June 2016, 10:48 AM
Thread: Good Day all
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Thanks guys, already feel more welcome here than...
Thanks guys, already feel more welcome here than some of the other forums I've visited
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7th June 2016, 10:44 AM
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New Listing Raster to Vector Conversions
Many CNC machines today require or benefit from the use of Vector graphics over Raster
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6th June 2016, 10:53 PM
Thread: Laser Engraving & Cutting Help Thread
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Hi David, Outlay for the equipment ranges...
Hi David,
Outlay for the equipment ranges drastically, there are 3 options really:
Chinese import direct from manufacture - Anywhere from $3000 to $30,000+
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6th June 2016, 10:17 PM
Thread: Australian plywood sources - again
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Thanks, I have found my local balsa supplier...
Thanks, I have found my local balsa supplier sells Bassply in 2mm, going to see if that is structurally strong enough for the kits, another option i found was Plyco in Melbourne who offered me a...
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6th June 2016, 11:41 AM
Thread: Good Day all
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Hi Allan, I live and work in Taylors Hill,...
Hi Allan,
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6th June 2016, 11:40 AM
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Laser Engraving & Cutting Help Thread
Good Day all,
My name is Jack, I have been laser engraving and cutting a while now and I know when i first started out I had a million questions and to much info to try and absorb, since my time... -
6th June 2016, 11:32 AM
Thread: Australian plywood sources - again
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Does anyone know a reliable source of 2mm...
Does anyone know a reliable source of 2mm Plywood, not a common size and I know getting hoop pine in that size is neigh impossible, I have a large contract to produce around 100 model houses which...
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6th June 2016, 11:27 AM
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New Listing Laser Engraving, Cutting & Vector Conversion Services - Melbourne - LaserJack
Good Day all, new to the forums so i hope to keep up my contributions to keep this alive :)
LaserJack is a small, family run business based in the Northwest Suburbs of Melbourne
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6th June 2016, 11:15 AM
Thread: Good Day all
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Good Day all
Hope everyone is having a fine day
My name is Jack, I run a small home business laser engraving and cutting in Melbourne, I have been building model aircraft and other kits since I was about 10...