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Thank everyone for the suggestions and info. I just got back to the forum to read these replies!

I have some pieces of granite that I will try...will see what we see! :D

Linda

Hi,
I don't exactly know where this discussion originated, but I guess I can ask this question...:)...

Are we waxing the wood BEFORE lasering then wiping off (residue etc to come clean from...

Hi Sean,

Are the images bonded into the surface of the tiles? Any kind of tile, even the shiny, glazed ones?

Thanks,
Linda

Hi All :)

I have seen lots of examples of engraving on marble and granite and much of it looks nice and bright and almost white. Was wondering how you get that look! Everything I've ever engraved...

Wow, now that IS making my head spin...:D

Thank you all for your comments. I think I will try one of the water based polys or lacquers...should I seal before sanding? What kind of sealer?
...

Thanks!

What kind of tiles can be used? such as the shiny 4x4s, or do we need some kind of matte finish, tumbled, etc?

Thanks,
Linda

Hi,
Thanks for the info.

David, what is meant by "burn in?"

Also, if I use a sealer, can I just wipe off the burn residue or do I have to sand it off?

The time sanding is the problem. I...

Hi,

I have some questions about cleaning and readying metals for Cermarc.

How can I make sure the metal is "clean" for marking?

For example, I have cake pans with covers to engrave. Some...

Hi All,

If someone can help me out, I'd really appreciate it!

I have been trying to figure out how to make my own "laser ready" wood to keep the costs down and also make larger pieces to...

Hey Guys!

Thanks for the info...I will probably buy Cermark in a jar after I finish off my spray can. The brush on will be much easier and less wasteful for smaller items.

Once you brush on...

So, Bruce, do you mean that your ratio is 1/3 cermark and 2/3 denatured alcohol, regardless of bottle size? For example, if you use 1cup of cermark, you'd mix in 2 cups of denatured alcohol?
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Thanks! I'll do some tests using the nudge method and see what happens.

LOL...I did a "drop test" on my box the other day and it survived, so I guess the glue up went okay and apparently there...

Hi,

I cut my first box on the laser and the joints are a little loose. I am using 1/4" wood and my joints are 1/4" deep and wide. I know I need to adjust them to get a tighter fit, but am not...

Thanks, will try the local chapters and see if anyone is near me!

Take care,
Linda

Hi Guys,

Excellent suggestions! Thank you, I'll give them a try and let you know what happens. Will probably be a couple of weeks till I get to it, but I'll post my results!

Take care,
Linda

Hi,

If I have a piece or pieces of wood that I'd like to use, but they are perhaps splintering a bit or deteriorating due to being wet for a long period of time, and I do not want to plane them...

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if there were any members of this forum who live in the Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn area of California! I know there are turner's groups in Sacramento and probably...

Hi,

Anyone try that new Baracuda chuck yet?

Thanks,
Linda

Hi Keith!

ooo, you found the pic I was looking for -- acrylic box ---other is very nice , as well! What kind of glue do you use on acrylic, particlularly clear acrylic? Does the glue "show...

Hey Keith...you out there:)

A while back you posted a drawing and pic of a long acrylic box

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=7322

Does the lid simply sit on top of the box or...

I just purchased some acrylic sheets for Sloans Woodshop (a supplier of wood and acrylic, etc. for scroll sawing, woodworkers)...it has a paper covering on it. Are you saying that this might be PVC...

Thanks Rodne, I'll check out those places!
Take care,
Linda

I live in Grass Valley, CA and called a couple of tile stores. They can order in China Black but of course can't guarantee that it won't have veining in it. So I have ordered a couple of samples and...

Hi,

Thank you both for the replies! Great info...this will really help!!

Rodne, in one of your other posts, you mention using gilding wax to fill acrylic. I have a lot of Gilder's Paste, so I...

Hi Folks,

Hope someone can help me out here. I tried to find this in the forum, but no luck...am sure I'm probably just missing it. So please forgive if this has been asked before:rolleyes:
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