midage32065

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    Tigers

    Cut and weed yesterday, ordered a piece of Black Translucent 3/8th acrylic to blast, then a stand of teak with Back-Lighting..Hopefully all will come out correctly..
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    Tigers

    Well got it blasted, since a bit over-sized had to blast in open air, will work on frame from raw stock wood and luminate as already tested it with LED back lighting and it is SIMPLY MARVELOUS....Finish this and it's on to next image of a LION that I used reference then painted it then vectored it so I can cut it....Looking at Ray and Ikonics products to lean away from vinyl and go with NONWASH templates..
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    Tigers

    Thank you..I will do so...
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    I'm hoping someone can help. Edge Lit Base

    I found my LED KIT on Amazon....Product is SUPERNIGHT...cost me around 7-8 per setup, been a while since I have bought any, I use them for my designs of etching and other related creations...Mind you this was a beta version of much larger project but I began small,didnt want to waste what glass I had to work with, I posted this to show the LED element and this was a good 2 yrs ago..They are a good product for the DIY minded....VID_20151004_104315633.mp4
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    Couple of etchings I did lately.

    A little of something I have had time to experiment with glass etching fella...More to be worked on...
  6. I am planning to purchase 1 possible 2 of the LaserPoint II units..As I am seeking a contour element..Now, I do buy some vinyl off ebay so one cant help but see auctions by/from USCUTTER listed. My query is this: Why arent the same sales for equipment and supplies listed on US CUTTER store online? I am seeing a LP II and supplies for 499.99, that with stand and lots of goodies to start or add to exisiting running hobbie or small business, shipping is 79.00...So for $1157.98 I can buy from ebay(which I dont trust) and have shipped to my door...Why dont they list the same deal on the Online Store where at least I can call with questions and not risk the issues that come from buying from ebay...I have bought US CUTTER supplies from Amazon and also straight from the Online store(just like this evening $150.00 of supplies) I want to buy 1 to 2 more machines but where the deal with supplies is I would rather deal with the online store...Why dont US CUTTER run same deal on their web page?
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    Ebay versus online store

    I will say this once and will not cover it again as it rubs me wrong: We were over 900 sales, had 100% feedback, a hair slow once in a blue moon shipping, I, thats ME sold over 10K of hotwheel collectables, the very last sale was 945.00, they were shipped, confirmation and insurance as well, they were del'ered-fact-to the address given, never heard a word from buyer, 10 days after del'ry we rec'ed email from ebay of UNDEL'ERED complaint, in less than 24hr I was tried, found guilty and quickly hung to dry, Paypal gave them their money back and came lookin at me as the culpret, we had USPS proof that it arrived BUT Paypal wanted nothing to do with that, I filed a "theft report " with our local Law, I filed a "theft report " with the town where it was shipped, still no dice, I was the one THEY looked at as again, in 24 hrs they re-imbursed the buyer.....Best part is left for the last: The buyer stated they were on vacation FIRST time, then upon proving it was shipped and arrived to the BUYER they then stated that HER HUSBAND was home and didnt hear anything let alone the mail carrier, BUT the USPS provided documented proof it was del'ered, Sooo...Insurance was useless as how can USPS pay for something that was DEL'ERED....Again no matter what I was able to provide to Ebay/Paypal as proof they got the shippment they were stead fast that they made the final judgement and what they say is what goes...Now before you ask: This happened 4 yrs ago and I havent and will never give them the time of day, they went so far to sic collection services on us and all that goes along with that, I have a bad mark on my credit history that I cant clean because I will be damned if I will give Paypal a dime let alone Ebay unless they have my surplus I sold and shipped....Now...We know they rec'ed the shippment as I had a friend do some lets say private digging on these people, within 60 days they were selling MY collectables on ebay and again I can prove it as I had him buy 10 of them and am to this day able to prove they were mine because of the custom markings that only myself and the buyer would know...There has been little I can prove, the law dont give flying whatever and it is like one day to next....I wont buy from ebay or use paypal period....My question about US CUTTER auctions versus why they didnt have the same SALE item on their web store is simple, I like will always buy from their web store by all means but since their ebay auction sale is this much and it is NOT shown as any sale item or a collective of items for this much makes me shop else where..It is not personal but all business to me so if I see a collective of items for a reasonable price from a KNOWN firm I am going to see why they dont have same sales on their web page or is there more to it than meets the eye...Thats all, money dictates...By Saturday or Moday I will have spent some 1-2k on some equipment as I have a need and cant wait for a sales ad to be sent with the sunday paper....I bought my first cutter from Amazon and have had no issues and US CUTTER shipped promptly and within I think it was 3-4 days I had my purchase, I purchased some specialty Mirror Chrome roll of vinyl-paid royally but I wanted it as I was doing a Band's name in it and the drummer wanted it for his Bass drum(still waiting for a picture of it-we work together) and today after 3 days I got my 12 rolls of 24" x 10yr package guess because I live in LA and next to Texas has its points in ship quickness....Now are we all happy now...I want to put this to rest...Shoulda never asked....
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    Ebay versus online store

    I tried 3 times to simplfy my answer and each time it came to back to the begining so if I ruffled any feathers I am apologetic as it was never meant to even get this far... And thats where I will leave it...Ya'll have a good one and believe me you wont hear from me again ....
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    Off work early so had time to cut

    Had an early day today so grabbed what time I could muster before bed..Here are some practice piece work..
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    Ebay versus online store

    Oh I planned to do that in the AM...Not to sound cute or smart BUT I am quite aware they dont come from (ebay) I am also quite aware that they dont sell products, and lastly the negatives on ebay speak loudly about warranties...
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    Off work early so had time to cut

    if I do upload it, will I be wrong in doing so since I didnt design it, I will not claim anything that I didnt design...Not brown nosing just being frank, my photography and 3D work is/has been being seen on Deviantart.com for over 5 yrs and I am a realist about what I do and what I dont so if anyone wants to see my stuff feel free to look up midage32065 and VIOLA there I am...
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    Off work early so had time to cut

    Wont lie... found it doing a google search and worked on scaling it..I am digging into my collective since 98 of simple designs we worked on when I went to Commercial Art School in st. Augustine...
  13. I am seeking any PDF or video of the HOW TO begin and cut a 2-3-4 color vinyl design..Something of a layman's version and something that will stick with you and doesnt require a rocket science course please...I am beyond the curious stage and want to learn but SLOWY with a trial and error if needed...I learn best when I can see and do it along with the instruction whether it be PDF or Video..So any advice is more than appreciated.... Thanks for reading this....
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    Where would I view Multi color tutorial

    Ok.. I watched this video and have several quries if I may please... What kind of tak tape is he using? He is not struggling in pulling apart from step 1 to the end result? I see Oracal but I am unfamilar with this type. I'm not trying to be funny or such, just trying to get this down...Truthfully I attemped this today and was pleased with design, cut, alignment but placement was the main issue as it must be of a partcular tak tape because he IS whopping through it like a champ and I am sure he does it daily.... So again any info is greatly appreciated and I will search utube for more info...Thank you for reading this..have a good one..
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    Attempting Glass Etching

    While waiting on my tax return(gonna spend an arm on 1 more high end cutter as I already have a mid-range machine) What is the rec'mended vinyl for making my stencil.. I have several versions of Oracal and 3M but figure some of yall MIGHT have some insight on what type to use as stencil...
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    Off work early so had time to cut

    Thank you..I did 4 more last nite on black vinyl Oracal...Now I am venturing on a 4ft x 24in tiger standing...gonna try cutting it tonite if it looks good I will post it, I see it as a mirror or glass door art thing but hey what do I know, I keep telling the ole lady I have an eye for art and such..At least I think I do...
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    Attempting Glass Etching

    I desire to go abrasive material such as oxide's 70/80, I know from trail and error of the TOO CLOSE, so I am working it slow and practical method, slow and careful experimenting right now..Gonna try some work pieces this weekend, if I approve I will post a pic or two..I am getting better results from my vinyl cutting since I can work in my spare room in-home till weather settles in.. Thanks for asking...
  18. No compliant..In fact I am after 5-6 transactions pleased as a pig-in-!!!..I had purchased my first cutter from U-NO-WHO, even after doing a bit of homework as to whether this is what I wanted to get involved in and still...BUT what stood out about USCUTTER was I was NOT hounded after just 3 days of my purchase to UPGRADE my software, they didnt ask about the shipping, they didnt ask about the assy of the machinestand..All I was asked was BUY NOW..GET our upgrade, why if you purchase 300.00 of materials we will give you the up grade for just another 200.00..PIST me off to no end....They went so far as to call my home 3 times to bug my wife to have me call them back even after I sent them a NOT SO NICE email to P--s off.... As for USCUTTER, all the material I have purchased came in seal containers, packaged firmly and no issue with quality..My latest purchase was the Mirror Chrome Vinyl as my fellow co-worker wanted me to creat his band's name with it so he could place it on his Bass Drum(front), soon as he gets the BLACK version of this he is placing my work on it and will post the end result once he photos it, I was quite proud of it as I had to match the Font as close as I could in Corel and after 2 beta versions I got my end result..The vinyl I ordered was worth the money and shipping was beyond resonable and got here to Rayne LA in 3 days...Again soon as Obama lets go of my tax's(end of moth) I am purchasing 1 more machine either from Website or Amazon as I am very pleased with the business attitude and quick turn around in shipping...For the time being I speak highly of USCUTTER to all I show my work to..nough said..
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    USCUTTER Ver..U-NO-WHO

    Well wife did our tax's today, waiting for IRS/Obama to accept them and wait the 14 days so I can blow half of it on another machine and stock material and build up what I amy/may not need to get things off the ground...And mort-than-likely I will order my machine and surplus from US Cutter as well the price and shipping is what it is about...Then I will become rich and famous and just worry about all the tax's on money I am not making...
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    Off work early so had time to cut

    Thank you..Seriously...Try to explain or show people what you do and you can tell they dont have a clue to what it takes to put an idea into a hard form, so when I tell someone thanks I really mean it..I have a wolf but need to clean original as I cut it last nite but noticed a hip-hop of the blade which indicated I had "white" spots ever so tiny so once I clean it I will cut again and post it..I did up 2 FOR RENT layouts for my mother in Fla and I am certain my step daughter will lay them out for her onto sign substrate...Gonna read some how-to's while I am here..Have a good one..
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    App Tape stand/roller

    I bought those 6-sided on 1 end pvc plug and inserted into a coupling, drilled through the bottom of the 6sided cap and bolted it to the 1-by and under I counter sunk it, on top where it sets I used a wood auger and wanted the pvc 6side cap to recess into the wood...I finished the 2 this past weekend as I wanted the lower roller so I bought all-thread and drilled through, and blah blah point is I wanted the tack tape to be close to my placement area...My day job keeps me out almost to dark so I have limited time to experiment so weekends are MY time when I am not on-call...I have been in the Petroleum Service field since 81 and trying for 2nd time to get my graphics out there as I am QUITTING in less than a r..Cant get S/S yet but what Obama dont know wont hurt'em when it comes to makin a livin with out government intervention....
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    App Tape stand/roller

    Something I am certain was posted here as I think I read a post with one simular..Just wanted to show what I use..Since the foul weather I am in our spare room in the house which ALSO keeps the INLAW away from staying for un-countless days since I am occupying it...I am hoping for better weather so I can go back to the Man Cave AKA Wade's Sign Shop..Will post one of my work area once I get organized again...I am looking for a stand for a USED Graphtec I bought yesterday off Craigs List under the Jacksonville Jaguars beach towel.... Have a good one...
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    App Tape stand/roller

    Rayne LA 70578 BUT.....I got an email from a fella in Lake Charles who "says" he can make me a stand with rollers for under 50.00 and del it..Told him I would be happy to go and look at his other stands for PLOTTERS as thats what he makes for the Parish school system out here in LA...But thank you COASTER36 for commenting , if he is not what he says I will get back to you.. Answer to static:SMENDLIK, I have had no issues BUT I have only used them 2-3 times since our weather kept me from doing anything for past 1-2 weeks...Guess I could ground myself to my Light Box as I have used it to "shine" through my vinyl making weeding a lot easier than using a magnifing glass..I have to use a static strap in my daily work repair Gasoline pumps and their electronics.
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    App Tape stand/roller

    Oh..Sorry..I use the C-Clamps to hold down and have no issues as it works fine for me...
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    What are you favority weeding tools?

    I was looking for vinyl on ebay weeks ago and found a 4-piece set of dental pik's..All metal, different pitch(angles) had to teach myself to "steady" my nimble fingers, but they are the cat's meow..Paid $9.00 w/free shipping..cant complain as I too used exacto to razor knives..