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    Source for UV reactive clear acrylic?

    I use the fluorescent plastic colors (red/blue/green/orange) from Tap and other usuals all the time. Now I have a customer asking about a plastic he saw at a dance. He brought a sample by to show...
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    Brian, related quick question for you: I run a...

    Brian, related quick question for you:

    I run a ULS VLS4.60. My prior computer went kerboom, so I upgraded to the latest model of same. However, now it runs Win7 32bit (previously I ran XP SP3). ...
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    UV green and orange Acrylite, yes. I do a lot of...

    UV green and orange Acrylite, yes. I do a lot of work with it. I bought it straight from my local Tap Plastic store.

    A sci-fi convention this past July requested 1800pcs of the green kind cut...
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    More 1-touch testing

    I got my trial copy of 1-Touch photo this week. I've finally had some time to play with it, and so far, so good! Having never used any of the 'photo engrave' packages I've avoided most...
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    How does one apply for the beta/trial? I'd like...

    How does one apply for the beta/trial? I'd like to get in line for a similar email for the 30 day trial if at all possible.
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    We cut gears for robotics-style projects all the...

    We cut gears for robotics-style projects all the time with our VLS4.60 (@60W). Air assist is a must. Going with a longer lens helps keep the edges even straighter, too. Remember, the beam is...
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    I use an inline dryer from Harbor Freight: ...

    I use an inline dryer from Harbor Freight:

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40211

    Got it on a sale day, combined with a coupon, for about $250. Just for safety...
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    My experience, your mileage may vary: I picked...

    My experience, your mileage may vary:

    I picked up a few actual Molskine brand journals. There are three types: soft-cover, traditional cover and paper cover.

    The paper covers etched fine but...
  9. Please include me as well. Thank you. :)

    Please include me as well. Thank you. :)
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    I don't have any anodized titanium to try, but if...

    I don't have any anodized titanium to try, but if it helps any, I do mark direct on plain titanium with a 60W system. It oxidizes nicely, giving anywhere from a gentle brown to a light teal to a...
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    Dave: Do you have any pics of ones you've made...

    Dave: Do you have any pics of ones you've made with that method? What do they look like after color-fill?
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    Rubber keychains?

    I'm trying to create custom-shaped soft keychain danglers for a local motorcycle club. The usual 'wood insert on metal keychain' won't work as a metal keychain can damage the paint on a motorcycle. ...
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    Nope, no training, nor was there ever offer of...

    Nope, no training, nor was there ever offer of one. Engraver's Solution sold me the laser, it arrived, and that was that. They're down in LA and I'm up in the SF Bay Area; I apparently don't have a...
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    The calibration did it. :) Thank you! Yeah,...

    The calibration did it. :) Thank you!

    Yeah, no manuals, just the 'installation guide'. I'll be asking my sales rep for the full manual set on Monday.

    The laser is working out great so far......
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    Quick newbie ULS4.60 question

    Since my sales/support guys are out for the weekend, and the laser just shipped in today, I figured I'd ask here to see if there were any hints. Otherwise I'll just wait for Monday when Engravers...
  16. Cutting cardstock paper - singles or stacks?

    I've got a quick question about cutting cardstock.

    I'm using my printer (HP Z3100 44") to print on 24x18 sheets of cardstock. Each sheet has 21 'cards' printed on it (3" x 5.5" each). I want to...
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    Jumping in the pool

    Greetings! Long time lurker, recent account-sign-upper, first time poster.

    I've been debating getting a laser for my shop for the last two years. During that time I've done a lot of reading here...
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