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Hi Dan...Dan here!

It depends on how much glass you are doing. I just work in my garge so i try to vent everything out.

Glass is a silica, like granite which can cause silicosis if you...

Thanks everyone,

And yes, my table is a 4' x 8' Camtech L20 so I could create a template and actually do 450 in one run!

It take 6 min. to run one side but when 15 are put in a row the per...

Hello all,

First of all, I must say I learn or discover something new almost everyday from this group so thank you!

I have been ask to quote on a job and I am trying to figure it out...any...

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I use the "Generic Black Granite" or the "Black Granite 300dpi" param and the black painted acrylic, just remember to say no to reversing the image.

It seems your problem is the image going in...

Hi Matt and Bill,

A couple good places for supplies in Canada in addition to Richwood are
Canadian Engravers Supply http://www.canadianengravers.com/ and
Engravers Express...

Hi David,

I don't mind sharing but my setting won't mean alot as it depends on the marbleand everyones machines are different. Basically this can be done either as a raster or as a vector fill....

Hi Sylvia,

I would only add that granite requires less power than marble and as Jack said they vary quite a bit. I also use much lower dpi - 300 being maximum.
Witk lots of power you can...

Hi Pete,

In the drop downs it's Effects,Transform and Invert

The only way i have found is to simply go through and etch the glass as well. Like Jack said, no two mirrors seem the same but one thing is for sure to remove the backing you usally need lots of...

Hey Jack,

What process did you use to do the glass murals and do you have any pictures to share? I have some big glass pieces and would love to hear what worked for you.


Daniel

Thanks Steven...Where do you get Marck's flat glass pieces?
That sounds about right for what I am doing.

I can make a nice base from stone or wood. I believe each will have a different name...

Hello fine SMCrs,

I need to quote a job for 100+ standing recognition awards etched on glass 5x7 inches. (I have some flexiblity on size)

What would you charge?

Good place for inexpensive...

Thanks Glen...sounds like worth trying! :cool:

Thanks Joe...I will try that...it is clear pine, no knots.

Hello everyone,

I have a job to engrave a dogs photo on a piece of pine. Could lead to more work if done well.

I know it is not the best wood for this...but that is what they work with.
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Count me in...thank you ULS and SMC :D

Hey Joe,

Where do you get denatured alcohol? Hadware store had no clue!

Thanks Joe,

I will get some clarification on the material before proceeding. :eek:

How would you know that it is PVC or not?

Thanks Joe,

I will try the denatured.

It is s biege plastic for an electronic clicker device. I don't know what kind of plastic it is. :confused:

I have a project to etch onto plastic.

What do you suggest to remove the dark residue from plastic?

Rubbing alcohol removes some but there is some stubborn stuff on the edges of the etch.
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Hi Brian,

I noticed you had Corel 12, I have clients send me files in whatever is easiest for me to work with, or I charge extra for the hassles :D

If they are a sign shop they probally can...