What to use laser cutter for next?

[xl97]

Title says it all....

Been stuck doing the same ol' same ol' lately...

(etched/edge lit arcylic stuff, wooden wine boxes, coasters...blah blah)...

I dont really have a desire to do any 'pepkura' stuff (but I imagine laser cutting the paper/materials makes a better final result)..

So I'm tapping the collective brain trust here for some ideas!

 

[Toadmeister]

Killing James Bond, but disclosing your menacing secrets for world domination first?

 

[MattgomeryBurns]

How about some plaques for the pieces in your collection?

 

[xl97]

examples of what you mean? What 'type' of plaques?

My laser cant cut metal (just a CO2 laser)... but I can 'mark' metal using a something like ceramark

 

[Darth Lars]

I have seen black acrylic with a thin layer of metal on top that a laser could burn through.
They are not suitable for all types of laser-cutters though. They are not allowed in the laser-cutter at my local makerspace, for instance.

 

[MangyDog]

You say cant cut through metal... but... what about brass sheets, like used for etched decals?

 

[xl97]

My understanding is no.. the CO2 laser will just reflect off it.

Maybe if its super thin it might break through... but I'm doubtful.

 

[MattgomeryBurns]

examples of what you mean? What 'type' of plaques?

My laser cant cut metal (just a CO2 laser)... but I can 'mark' metal using a something like ceramark

Oh I meant like little display plaques with the name of the prop and what movie it's from. I think acrylic ones would look really clean actually.

Something similar to DarkLyte's plaques he makes with his blaster stands
Limited Run - DarkLyte Customs DL-44/Mauser Based Blaster Acrylic Stands

 

[Kovnyn]

Oh I meant like little display plaques with the name of the prop and what movie it's from. I think acrylic ones would look really clean actually.

Something similar to DarkLyte's plaques he makes with his blaster stands
Limited Run - DarkLyte Customs DL-44/Mauser Based Blaster Acrylic Stands

I agree. You could easily do custom plaques on demand. I want a plaque for my Blue Max Droid.

 

[xl97]

Ahh.. yes acrylic stands..

* those do look nice.. (especially the black based ones)

I cut/engrave acrylic a lot....

Was looking for some new ideas to 'expand' a little.. and use my laser for more prop related ideas/projects.

* to be clear.. I'm not looking for 'work'.. (just ideas).... but I'm always down to help out fellow members.

Kovnyn
What kind if plaque for your 'Blue Max Droid'?

 

[Kovnyn]

I was thinking of one of the name plaques people have for their light sabers, blasters, helmets and such.

Like a 2.5"x6" card with the prop information etched into it. Maybe even something I can light up for the display shelf.

 

[xl97]

I'm not sure what it should say.. I 'm not familiar with 'Blue Max Droid' stuff..

Almost all clear (and 'edge lit specific') acrylic can be lit, and any engraved area will pick up the light..

 

[Kovnyn]

Blue Max is from the Han Solo Adventures.

The idea I have in my head is the Star Wars logo, The pertinent info (manufacturer data, model number) et cetera, and "The Han Solo Adventures."

Heres a link to the wiki page for Max.
Blue Max