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  1. Try this link. A search on the word "rust"...

    Try this link. A search on the word "rust" found it.

    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?242011-CleanLasers&highlight=rust
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    On my lathe I would mount something like that...

    On my lathe I would mount something like that with the chuck on one side and a cone shape on the other that fit into the opening. Centers beautifully every time. Fast to mount and dismount. You...
  3. Hi Lee. That was my guess too, but thought I...

    Hi Lee. That was my guess too, but thought I would ask.

    I remember that incident with Dave Sheldrake and his stock of stuff was pretty bad. He couldnt tell from sheet to sheet what the settings...
  4. So....you guys have me curious. Do you think the...

    So....you guys have me curious. Do you think the changes in the quality of the fittings you are seeing are due to temp and humidity affecting your materials? Or affecting the machine? I can...
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    John, True about Tung Oil very likely not...

    John,

    True about Tung Oil very likely not being pure Tung Oil. You do need to check the label to make sure it is 100% Tung oil with no other curing agents, hardeners, or other finishes blended...
  6. I just use the castors and lock them. The...

    I just use the castors and lock them. The castors provided were a decent quality and have not gone flat on the bottom from the weight of the laser. I also like moving my laser out from the wall for...
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    Hey Bert! I have seen something called Acrylic...

    Hey Bert!

    I have seen something called Acrylic Precision Thin Sheet ranging from .2mm thick to 5mm thick. I have never used it though. Not sure what the properties or costs are. I think I saw...
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    There are food grade, FDA approved Shellacs. A...

    There are food grade, FDA approved Shellacs. A quick search of the web will locate them. I have to admit though that I dont like using shell finishes on things that will be used for anything but...
  9. You are probably better off using RDWorks as...

    You are probably better off using RDWorks as simply a tool for sending a graphic job to the laser. Especially if you already know a program like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator or Aspire. If you...
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    There is an old tale in Maine about one summer...

    There is an old tale in Maine about one summer where it got soooo hot....... there was a herd of cattle out in one field with a crop of corn growing next to them. As the day got hotter the corn...
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    Jeff, Apologies....I was teasing. I do that a...

    Jeff,

    Apologies....I was teasing. I do that a lot. Can be a bad habit when folks dont know my sense of humor.

    An old joke about Air Con systems is that we could solve summer heat in places...
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    Dave...."Spline Lucy! Spline!" ...

    Dave...."Spline Lucy! Spline!" (sorry....couldnt resist <Grin>)

    Bert. One thing I have done with a graphic run amok is to print it and then scan it and auto trace it. That usually simplifies...
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    Jeff, Leaving the door open would help reduce...

    Jeff,

    Leaving the door open would help reduce the overall humidity in the FLA area!! You could also run an AC unit with the door open and help reduce climate change!!! <grin>
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    Hi Keith! I used to live in Volcano HI, up...

    Hi Keith!

    I used to live in Volcano HI, up around 4,000 ft. Our climate was mild (or I would have spent my life doing a decent imitation of a limp dishrag! <grin>) both in terms of temp and...
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    Bill, If you have been able to get a deep...

    Bill,

    If you have been able to get a deep enough engraving and are using light shells you might try something like Rub n Buff to infill the engraving. It is easy to apply and might help salvage...
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    Just a couple of thoughts. One is that the space...

    Just a couple of thoughts. One is that the space your laser tube is in is usually pretty small volume. With a little fussing you can probably seal it off pretty well, including the door/cover for...
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    Hey! I just had a silly thought. If you can get...

    Hey! I just had a silly thought. If you can get a bit of sealant to play with, try a few coasters sealed and some unsealed. It struck me that for a coaster, unsealed might be better since it would...
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    Brad, Excellent Brad!! Pretty fun huh??? I...

    Brad,

    Excellent Brad!! Pretty fun huh???

    I have never tried making slate coasters, but when I have worked with Slate for counters (and also marble and granite) I seal it with 511 Slate Sealer....
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    George, Thanks for the note! I hadn't...

    George,

    Thanks for the note! I hadn't considered he might be looking at a wireless remote vs a wifi connection to the machine from his laptop. I use a wired remote console on my CNC and like it...
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    Erik, Not sure why, but my air compressor for...

    Erik,

    Not sure why, but my air compressor for the air assist has been running quietly and smoothly. Not that that helps you. I did screw it down to a board so it isnt wandering around the...
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    Justin, To carry Keith's thought further, if...

    Justin,

    To carry Keith's thought further, if you follow that video link and make sure the optics are aligned all the way through you will also want to be sure that your honeycomb table is parallel...
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    Pieter, Just a caution about Wifi. Resist...

    Pieter,

    Just a caution about Wifi. Resist trying to run the machine remotely. For example, your machine is in a garage with not very good heating/cooling and it is just more comfortable for you...
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    Brian, Did Blanca ever say why it can't be...

    Brian,

    Did Blanca ever say why it can't be wired with a plug?
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    If you happen to do wood turning as well Brad you...

    If you happen to do wood turning as well Brad you might get a 6 inch all metal, non digital caliper too. I have one and use it on the lathe a lot to transfer diameters. I will use the interior...
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    Cool Beans Brad!!! I grew up in CT...

    Cool Beans Brad!!! <grin>
    I grew up in CT and spent a lot of years in central and coastal ME. Wicked was a pretty common term!!! Fun to use it out here in Seattle and note when someone perks...
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