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Title: Laser Engraving
Post by: D.A. Davis on June 22, 2009, 11:48:00 AM

Has anybody tried laser engraving on the glass laminate, or tried laser engraving on the veneer under the glass before gluing up?  Just curiour.

D.A.

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: kennym on June 22, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

No, but I have certainly thought seriously about it!!

Show us if you do it!!

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: D.A. Davis on June 22, 2009, 10:10:00 PM

I'm thinking about it.  I got some friends that work in the graphics and sign shop on campus.  They've got a really nice system that costs in the neighborhood of $30,000 dollars.  I can probably get something done, as long as I don't wear out my welcome.

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: Mike Most on June 22, 2009, 11:42:00 PM

I saw some here in San Antonio, at the Tandys leather shop, the laser work was done on leather, I would love to try it under the glass on the veneer of a bow. It does give you some ideas.

Mike

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: TimZeigler on June 23, 2009, 09:18:00 AM

We use a Versa Laser here at work,it does some amazing stuff....if you know how to use it.  I'm still experimenting.   :)

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: Jeremy on June 23, 2009, 10:08:00 AM

I know Robertson used to offer lams that were laser etched with a snakeskin pattern.  I seem to remember another bowyer doing the same, but can't for the life of me remember who.
Bodork (and others) laser etched a picture in some lams before glueup too.

Title: Re: Laser Engraving
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 24, 2009, 12:28:00 AM

I thought of the snake skin thing too. That would be cool.