I got my Epilog Helix 24 last May. It was about a month down the road that I hit a big regret. I got a 60 watt and wish I had bought the biggest, highest wattage unit available. The hardest job is...
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I got my Epilog Helix 24 last May. It was about a month down the road that I hit a big regret. I got a 60 watt and wish I had bought the biggest, highest wattage unit available. The hardest job is...
I have posted this review in a couple of other forums. I am so happy and want to share the news with anyone else that is interested in Woodspirit carving. I am not a paid reviewer.
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Joe: Can you tell me more about the industrial parts? For 20 years I was in printing and then gave the shop to my son. I learned there are "sexy" jobs and bread and butter jobs. The B & B jobs...
Many of you seem to have Stahls or Hix, or Knight heat presses. Why? is there a product line that goes along with laser that uses one?
I am familiar with the bling market and heat pressing either...
Martin: Thank you for your response and candor. I suspected that this would be the case. The salesman never said it would pay for itself fast. The video Epilog sends out has a couple of...
Martin: Thank you for your input. Right now Epilog is offering a $4,500. discount off the MSRP. Not sure if that is the real everyday thing but it seems pretty good.
I hear the claims that "I...
Pete: Thank you for your suggestion. I have found that for my first foray into a new territory, it is best for me to stick with the top or nearest to the top if I can. After I get some good...
Joe: Oh yes! forgot the "High Brow" artsy crowd. I live about 16 miles south of Cannon Beach, Oregon, and THAT is High Brow, art. I laugh about the signs -- if we follow their reasoning, I could go...
Ross:Thank you for you perspective. Actually I already sell embroidered garments for that market, and most are quite a bit more expensive than $2. but your point is well made. I own all of my real...
I have 20+ years experience in graphic arts and I am fairly adept at CorelDraw X6 (I have been using CorelDarw for several years). I am about to sign for an Epilog Helix 50 watt.
I know the Epilog...
Everything Thomas has said is good. I only offer a couple of notes. NEVER use the tool disconnect and lights on the same circuit. Lights must be on separate circuits. If you need to make an...
I usually post on the wood carving or turning lists so I am new to this section.
My son is asking for my help in his sign shop. Been doing well but the economy has called for some product...
I don't know what you have been through, but I can imagine. To the selection of tools and work, well I always believe in the finished product as the canon. I have seen fantastic work produced by...
My son said that your should never try to sell a product that someone looks at and says "I can make that" because they will make it, or won't pay the money for you to do it.
I like the concepts...
Jeff:
You recommend Pine -- which I have heard suggested before -- when I tried it it was harder than heck and never really cut the way I wanted. I tried Basswood and I got the look I wanted --...
Well, none of us are every really done learning how. It will take a lifetime or until you stop which ever comes first.
It sounds like a good place to start would be wood spirits. Many resources...
I was a printer for 20+ years, and that looks like some of the rollers we used to throw away. You might check with a used printing equipment dealer. Rollers galore. Metal, composite, hard rubber,...
I sharpen professionally (retired and needing some extra $$$). As I understand it the Tormek jigs work on the Jet. The difference is that the design of the Jet is older expired patent Tormek...
Check with Eagle America -- they are a SC sponsor . They sell a router bit set for interior and exterior entry doors (page 7 of the Jan. catalog), and they may have some plans or ??? that can come...
Not sure what your budget is. I have an RT1000XL made in Canada and it is nice. Though I am looking into an Incra LS so have to get a new top. Will keep the base cabinet.
You can build one. ...
I just remodeled the bathroom and I thought that was a chore. Just the math on your structure would warp my artist brain. Hurts just thinking about it. Good looking job. I have a book titled...
Catastrophe -- disaster -- golf -- woodworking? I know someone that all those terms fit, in the same sentence.:D
That looks like a very nice project. I remove the sheet rock since I really want to know what is behind it. Some closets do not have wood panel backers and use the existing wallboard, but my opinion...
Retaining parallel is not the problem. End cuts as in cope and stick,lock miter, 45 degree bevels on a box corner. Retaining square and fit. To mention one of the problem areas. The top and fence...
I sharpen professionally. It is easy to miss or by pass the back of the chisel thus forgetting to completely remove the burr. The other issue is the joiner may get sharpened to a lesser refined...