52 WEEKS WITH 52 PROJECTS
Most of the work I do with the laser is 2D: a flat piece of plastic or wood is engraved, maybe cut into a shape. But I've assembled plenty of 3D objects using laser-cut pieces, especially by paying close attention to kerf to make sure that box joints snap together tightly. But even if your … Continue reading 127: Acrylic Cement
There are times when my day job and my laser come together in fun ways. You may remember project 80: The Katana Stand, or even 93: Specialized Museum Trays. This month, museum staff got tasked to work on something a little different: Haunted Quarry. Every October, the Batavia Park District turns the Hall Quarry Beach … Continue reading 126: Movie Prop Replicas
This is just one of those things you buy—or are given—when you're moving into your first place. You've got your own kitchen now, right? Well, you're gonna need to get your own spices, and you probably should have a place to put 'em, eh? Well, like a lot of folks, Jen and I killed two … Continue reading 125: Spice Rack Labels
I've worked with lit acrylic in the past, but I ran into some issues getting a full 2-foot long piece of acrylic to light up when lit from one edge. I knew there were materials that were made to respond better to being edge-lit, but didn't have any on hand to test at the time. … Continue reading 124: Light-Guiding Lucite
