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When I get bored waiting for 1.4...

Richard G7EIX
Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
edited June 2020 in SmartSDR for Windows

I get creative....

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I did one in Perspex a while ago, but it looks wicked in Wood!  So I thought I would share.   You know, like when your kids come home from school and say "Dad! Dad! Dad! Look what I did."  :-)

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  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    That is really slick!  What are you using to laser-engrave the wood?
    and how much does it cost? !!
  • Neal_K3NC
    Neal_K3NC Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    Boy that is a real beaut!!
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    I have a 80 Watt Co2 laser 36" x 24" engrave bed.    The key ring is cut from 1/4 Birch Ply 2.25" square.    Looks purdy - even if I say so myself.  :-)
  • Neal_K3NC
    Neal_K3NC Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    I would love to hear a british accent saying "purdy"!
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    Yeah, I was channeling the missus - she was the one that called it "purdy".   I just think its the dogs bollo...... anyway. :-)
  • Rick Hadley - W0FG
    Rick Hadley - W0FG Member ✭✭
    edited March 2018
    Nice, but I actually like the Perspex idea better.  Are you giving any thought to producing them for sale?
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    Unfortunately no - I would need permission to do that.    So right now, only myself and a couple of local Flexer's have them (they paid me in ****!)

    And yeah, the Perspex was nice - but I really like working with wood, so I thought I would create one.   I've done a few emoji's in wood too.


  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
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  • George - AB4FH
    edited March 2015
    • My career was with a company who's logo looks much like that, only the top of his head is rounded.   You probably know of whom I'm speaking.
  • Rick Hadley - W0FG
    Rick Hadley - W0FG Member ✭✭
    edited August 2016
    Dang, I wish I was in ole' Blimey...I'd fix you up with all the Newky' Brown or other favorite you choose...lol!

  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015

    I'm in North Carolina :-)  First thing I did when I moved here was find reliable suppliers of Guinness and Newcastle Brown Ale!   But we have a great selection of Micro Breweries here that are also hard to resist!

    I'm good on QRZ - so you could always drop me an email - I generally cut these little items on the edge of the bigger jobs - so there is always room for a "test" cut for those that want them.  :-)

  • Albert Mercado
    edited March 2016

    hahahahahahahahahha !!!


    that's great 73's.

  • Jim Hope
    Jim Hope Member ✭✭
    edited September 2019
    Richard, you can bring me one at the next club meeting (1st Monday at La Foresta)
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    Sure, but it might be the one after - were thinking of making a trip back to England that week for my Birthday.
  • Jim Hope
    Jim Hope Member ✭✭
    edited May 2016
    ok guess you need to make two more, as Jamie (KA0LYE) has a 6500. Happy Birthday.
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    You have a 6700, yes?
  • Jim Hope
    Jim Hope Member ✭✭
    edited May 2016
    Yes, I have a 6700
  • Norm - W7CK
    Norm - W7CK Member ✭✭
    edited February 2017
    So, where do I send the ****?

  • Jay Nation
    Jay Nation Member ✭✭
    edited May 2019
    Make mine Guinness, but Lagavulin would be prefered, or Laphroaig, Does VAT apply if you don't want the whole vat? 

    73, Jay - NO5J
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited December 2017
    Good news everyone! Watch this space! :-)
  • Keith Pawley
    Keith Pawley Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    I'm British and it is Purdy
    M0PAW 
  • K1UO Larry
    K1UO Larry Member ✭✭✭
    edited December 2016

    "When I get bored waiting for 1.4..."

    You must have your entire home rebuilt then... Just Kidding people.....

  • Jay Nation
    Jay Nation Member ✭✭
    edited August 2016
    HomeBrew does imply, Brew in my Home.

    Make mine Soon!!!
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited November 2016
    You know how hard it is to find a find a nice Ham Radio Clock - so I made my own on the Laser.   Atomic Clock (Radio Clock) mech - cut from 3mm (1/8") Acrylic.

    image
  • EA4GLI
    EA4GLI Member ✭✭✭
    edited November 2016
    If you are not willing to take orders we will have to ban you from posting those nice pieces!!! :)
  • Richard G7EIX
    Richard G7EIX Member ✭✭
    edited March 2015
    The clock will soon be available - just working on the logistics (my day job is not playing with lasers - so I have to juggle this extra hobby) .   I promise.   The key rings, there is a very good chance that they will be too - discussions have been had.... watch this space!

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