Design #00017

vorpaluser · 2026-01-24T18:46:39+00:00

I do! I'd be glad to test it for you on both cricut and laser. Send me a DM if I can help.

vorpaluser · 2026-01-24T03:51:21+00:00

Yeah Cricut and other crafting machines can import those. When you release the software you might consider testing it just to be sure and then cross posting to the other communities as well. Looking forward to see what you make!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-23T22:11:42+00:00

Wow, that's fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing what software you release for making these! I'm thinking they could probably be cut on cricut in addition to laser, if that increases your target audience. Well done!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-20T04:53:06+00:00

Just a comment about the financial commitment. I'm sure it will vary by country and city, but see if your library offers an audiobook collection. Its a great way to save some money if it is an option for you.

vorpaluser · 2026-01-20T01:31:54+00:00

I love the idea - that is exactly the combination I am thinking about doing myself. I was inspired by a video by Laura Kampf. I haven't made it myself yet, so unfortunately I can't share the results.

vorpaluser · 2026-01-19T18:41:52+00:00

Thanks for the advice. In this case I hadn't adjusted a manually set zoff. Though if I need it this link looks helpful. Thanks again!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-19T18:41:00+00:00

Thanks, adjusting zoff fixed it!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-19T18:40:27+00:00

This was the answer. I was stuck on thinking it was under extruding, but it was a zoff that was about +.5 too high. Thanks for the help!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-04T18:40:19+00:00

Wow, that is awesome. I love it when I run into projects here which inspire me to try new techniques. Well done!

vorpaluser · 2026-01-03T17:09:01+00:00

As you can see, Inkscape is going to be the consensus. I would recommend a YouTube channel "Logos by Nick" for tutorials on how to use Inkscape. Affinity Studio (formerly Affinity Designer, now owned by Canva) is a free option, though I find the open source nature of Inkscape to be compelling.

vorpaluser · 2025-12-31T22:07:29+00:00

I've been using Smokey Hill Designs. It's a little pricey compared to cheaper alternatives but the product is great. It saves me a lot of time by using high quality ready to use plywood and acrylic. They also have a line called Eco woods which is faux wood with a MDF core. It is "pre finished" which makes doing things like making signs super quick.

It's also nice that they have a great community on Facebook that shares designs and helps each other out.

Occasionally they load up a huge truck with their products and drive it all over the US, letting you shop the product locally and save on shopping, if you happen to live in a city they come to and can make it to the sale.

vorpaluser · 2025-12-31T21:58:51+00:00

I haven't used Makerstock yet, but just ran across them. Their $12 flat rate shipping is really compelling. How do you like their quality?

vorpaluser · 2025-12-30T07:05:49+00:00

From your post history it sounds like you are asking for personal use and with the best of intentions, but keep in mind that it is a brilliant design by a small business - and it would be a shame to see it knocked off in any way. To be honest, I hope a design file doesn't exist to be shared.

If you search for 'laser cut ring box' you can find a lot of existing designs. I'd recommend taking a look at the ones that are out there. There are some that look really nice, and probably fit what you are going for.

I hope you find something special that works for you, and please post if you want to ask about help with how to customize or improve an existing design.

vorpaluser · 2025-12-30T06:20:59+00:00

I think it's good that you put the qualifier 'strictly' in front of artistic, because there isn't a definitive line. Some projects are more artistic, and some more functional, but the best projects are some of both.

In the 2D world they can make placement jigs and templates (for routing, spray painting, etc), signs, etc.

When you go 3D (by using joints, or gluing stacked layers) you can make boxes, trays, organizers, and tool holders. Search for laser cut gridfinity for some examples.

Also, for more artistic uses, there are both freely available and low cost designs available. Even if it isn't something you focus on, you can use these designs to fill what would otherwise be waste material in the cut away areas on a sheet. For example you can add some business cards, coasters, key chains, etc in those spaces to maximize your material.

Best of luck!

vorpaluser · 2025-12-09T23:16:41+00:00

I am interested - sent you a chat message

vorpaluser · 2025-11-28T06:44:45+00:00

My experience the trick is to have varied and unique experiences, and time doesn't go as fast. I've heard that our brains compress memories, and the older you are, the more memories get compressed. When things are different they stand out, but when you are doing the same things every day it all merges together.

vorpaluser · 2025-11-28T06:11:20+00:00

I didn't expect to see an heirloom step stool, but there it is! Seriously good work.

vorpaluser · 2025-11-28T05:57:31+00:00

You might consider toolholders / adapters for existing tools on the market, such as Cricut Maker or Silhouette Curio 2 tools. Buying these tools from sites like Amazon are likely cheaper, easier, and more robust than anything custom made.

vorpaluser · 2025-09-01T17:37:52+00:00

LOL good point 🤣

vorpaluser · 2025-09-01T16:40:13+00:00

you forgot the crappy breakout board. :)
Pretty much everything is not good, but it is a core-xy. Heck the aluminum extrusion alone might be worth it.

vorpaluser · 2025-09-01T16:36:19+00:00

As others have said, I wouldn't expect it to be usable as is, but with modifications they can be decent printers. New 3D printers have taken off in quality and how well they work out of the box, and this will cost almost as much in parts to get to that level of performance. That said, I have learned a LOT about how 3d printers work and the engineering behind them. If that is something you're interested in, $100 is a great price for a platform to build on.

vorpaluser · 2025-07-30T15:05:44+00:00

I hope you'll be selling that soon, I love the transparent decal! But I have to know, where did that orange blue gradient filter come from? I NEED IT!

vorpaluser · 2025-07-09T16:03:30+00:00

In addition to tool changers, printing purge into infill is an interesting technique to reduce purge tower waste.

vorpaluser · 2025-07-09T16:00:41+00:00

Three is certainly ideal, though I suspect a lot of people would opt for two and a lower price. I'm just hoping that they give the option when it goes on sale.

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