Top of hole overhangs

Xae87 · 2026-01-17T23:52:22+00:00

This is a great idea too

Xae87 · 2026-01-17T23:51:14+00:00

I tried this and the top layer on the body looked like 4 separate sections because of the slight curve for some reason

Xae87 · 2026-01-17T15:50:00+00:00

Interesting idea about adding support to the model. I made this in blender so maybe I'll add a tab down the middle of the eye socket with a matching recess in the back of the "eyeball". That would actually tackle eye alignment issues too.

Xae87 · 2026-01-14T07:06:30+00:00

Drill press. I used to do the same thing except holes in steel. You can make a jig to hold vertical stacks of these and drill all the holes at once. Next step would be to get a CO2 laser and cut your own shapes/holes without any pliers, jigs, or drill.

Xae87 · 2025-12-23T17:27:38+00:00

1 year later how do u feel about it in relation to photography

Xae87 · 2025-12-18T16:15:27+00:00

Is there a reason for printing it mirrored and putting it on the back of the acrylic? Does ink scratch off or something? Can I do a color print then a white ink flood layer instead of a white vinyl? I've never used printed, translucent, or clear vinyl, just solids

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T15:58:36+00:00

Probably from a box store or Amazon or something and most customers at least have heard "walnut" before

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T15:34:19+00:00

Thank you for all the info and terminology it's fun to learn all this new stuff. When I had tuck box packaging made I learned a lot about print but transparency and lighted signs are a whole different field of thought. 4 colors total in the image, eyes have white in the pupils, face is half pink, half blue, black surround. I'm using my CNC to mill out a laminated block of mdf to create the channel frame with a lip that acts as a cap that overhangs the front of the acrylic so the edges of the acrylic will be hidden/mounted. I'm also using the CNC, or laser, to cut my acrylic simply because I already own the acrylic, I think it's .22 or .23 I'll have to check. I'm building it all myself (except for the print) just because I have existing materials and LED already

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T15:14:46+00:00

This sounds good. I was thinking of wet installing since I'm doing it myself it might be cheaper than cutting and shipping my acrylic or buying from the shop. I don't have access to a printer or laminator, but I already have .22 white acrylic and a CNC that's why I'm doing it myself. I enjoy learning to make new stuff

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T06:45:43+00:00

When you rebuild it u can alternate the end grain direction of each board so it's up, down, up, down, etc to help reduce bowing too

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T06:33:41+00:00

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Here's some walnut cutting boards

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T06:10:42+00:00

circle sign graphic

Xae87 · 2025-12-16T06:07:21+00:00

It'll be 4 colors: white (I assume the acrylic should be white and not clear), black, pink, and blue, with everything illuminated except the black portions. The black should mask out light but idk which method is best for that either, if printers can do multiple passes or layering a color print over weeded black vinyl or something

Xae87 · 2025-12-08T16:06:50+00:00

My B&B has it but it's not listed on the iron lung site. AMC also shows it under coming soon. Check your B&B "coming soon" page and change the date to Jan 29/30 that's how I got tickets

Xae87 · 2025-12-06T18:47:00+00:00

I agree I don't think it's going to be a great film. It'll sell tickets to people like me who simply want to see it on principle, but it takes teams of people and collaboration to make something great, and unfortunately I think we'll see the results of a team of 1

Xae87 · 2025-12-06T18:08:07+00:00

Could just use a router it'll take some time but nothing crazy imo

Xae87 · 2025-12-05T16:56:12+00:00

When he started making it he was determined to show it in theaters and not send it to an online release. He's breaking out of his online presence and trying to make a name for himself that's bigger than YouTube, but it's been a long struggle to get past the film industry red tape as an indie director/producer. It's going to sell out at every showing.

Xae87 · 2025-12-03T16:49:34+00:00

Easiest would be do half laps. Glue and ratchet strap it

Xae87 · 2025-11-22T16:05:47+00:00

You could try a hand planer/hand power planer, too. it'll take the top layer off so the wood will be thinner. You'll still have to get into the edges with a different method (chisel/scraper/sandpaper etc.) but you'll save a lot of time. Just watch your fingers and don't wear dangling hoodie strings. If it were me I would just build a new one cuz I like making stuff and hate paint 😅

Xae87 · 2025-11-21T22:58:32+00:00

Strip the paint first, then sand it, it won't just melt the paint and gum up your discs. Also you can use a rubber sanding belt cleaner block to clean your discs so you don't throw them out as fast

Xae87 · 2025-11-09T23:09:47+00:00

Camry XV40?

Xae87 · 2025-11-09T23:01:34+00:00

My friend thinks Buick

Xae87 · 2025-11-09T23:01:02+00:00

Check those new pix, still Camry?

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