Brian Owen, ShopBot Wrote:
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> Seachange,>
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> I don't have a lot of experience with the viny
> l cutter attachment--so I'll have to borrow one fr
> om the shop and give it a try. I'm going to be out
> of town at the San Mateo Maker Faire (California)
> for a week starting tomorrow--so it may be a littl
> e while before I can get back to you about it.
>
> > I hope this helps! Don't hesitate to ask if you'
> ve got other questions!
>
> Brian
Hi Brian,
We have just received our Handibot, so exciting times ahead. Have only taken it out of the box at present, we will soon find a bit of time to set it up.
Have you been able to test the vinyl cutter? I am very interested in your test, it will help me determine if the vinyl cutter will be sufficient for my need to cut smallish letters in vinyl.
Could we also please get advice from the handibot community for tools you have found work best to make clean and neat tracks on circuit boards?
Also for engraving small letters and fine lines on aluminium (as for the front plate of electronic instruments). I think the lines and letters are then filled with some sort of black paint and one has a decent looking, one off instrument panel.
We have to soon start thinking about which other tools to order, even if we don't yet have specific projects. Being in Australia, we tend to order a few extra bits and pieces, to keep postage costs reasonable.
I'll appreciate everyone's recommendations for working with timber (hardwood and soft wood like pine), MDF, plastics and laminates. Cutting aluminium and copper sheets.
Oh, plus for lino cutting for printing. I don't print, but have several friends that do, might get them interested in the handibot if I can make a good sample for them.
Lots of questions, many thanks in advance for all your help.
Best regards, Carmen