I can't believe how long it took me to realize how awesome fluorescent materials are. I've cut plenty of things out of transparent acrylic, but I completely ignored its glowing sibling until a group of Ingress players asked me to make them some badges. Have you played Ingress? If you haven't and you're using a … Continue reading 25: Fluorescent Badges
Most suppliers I use for laserable materials ship those materials with transfer tape applied to either one or both sides. I didn't really learn to appreciate this until I made a bulk order of melamine-coated MDF from a large home improvement chain; they don't assume you're going to be firing a laser at their product … Continue reading 24: Transfer Tape
"You've got to make another one. Now that I've got a new Weber, I need a matching sign for the McKannaritagrill!" Johnny loves bad wordplay as much as I do. One of the earliest projects I worked on in wood was a sign for my brother Johnny's back yard. He had recently renovated his back … Continue reading 52 Weeks Ago: McKannaritaville
"I think you picked the most ambitious first time trying to inlay project ever," wrote Jen, fairly certain that I'd bitten off more than I could chew. While I could already tell by then that l I was in for a lot of delicate work, I reassured her of my expert mastication and went back … Continue reading 22: Hylian Inlay
