New Dimensions in Woodworking

kaylward · 2011-06-07T20:25:36+00:00

I've been lurking for several years on and off, and finally have time to bemore active with my hobbies. Retired a year ago, and I've spent most of mytime building my shop up with tooling to build small boxes and such. Thelast thing I bought was an Epilog Mini Helix laser engraver forpersonalizing the stuff I make. My main purpose was to create inlays andscrimshaw. Now I don't know how I ever got along without it! I have evenbeen able to create a complete box, using nothing but the laser, and a fewhand tools, like a screwdriver and clamps. These things are just plain funto work with, once you get the hang of using the software. It will do alltypes of operations with a bit of practice and some careful thought. I caneven drill extremely accurate holes and irregular openings, or reproduce aphoto on my boxes, glass panes or cabinets if someone wanted such a thing.The best part though, is it's ability to produce extremely accurate andcomplex tempplates for routing, sawing or carving using wood or plexiglass.This brings me to my reason for posting on the newsgroup.Let me start by saying this . . . I AM RETIRED, AND FULLY INTEND TO STAYTHAT WAY! This offer is for helping other woodworkers that happen to liveclose to me in the DelMarVa area. This is a fairly expensive piece ofequipment, so most hobbyists would never buy one, or have the opportunity touse one for just a few items. If any of you have need to do a limited amountof laser work, get in touch. I'd be happy to discuss your application, andif I can be off help, I'd be glad to do so for you. For anyone who wants todo more extensive work, I may be able to accomadate you to some extent,provided you are willing to bring your stuff here and do the work yourself,albeit with a bit of help in the setup and operational procedures. Like Isaid, I'm not looking for a new job. This work is time intensive, as themachine must be watched over while it operates.If anyone is interested, feel free to email me at

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Larry Jaques 15 years ago

Wow, only $20/hr? That's not bad at all!

So, $165:$5500:$15k. Yeah, the rental wins. ;)

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