jmb Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Here is my first attempt in aluminum. Kinda "cartoonish" but I am starting on another drawing that I hope will be a bit sharper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Damn!you spelled POLLEX wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1972 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Very nice! So you could engrave blanco casebacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Damn!you spelled POLLEX wrong D'oh!!!! Nick, that is the ultimate goal... This layout was taken from the case-back on my gen Prince Oysterdate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looking good, what method of engraving are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That looks like a great start!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Damn!you spelled POLLEX wrong Great work J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looks like a great start indeed mate!! I'll be watching this thread for sure! I'm seeing 5513 based snowflake case back problems starting to vanish in my crystal ball.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milgauss Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 That looks good! Keep us posted on your progress! I have been planing to do some experiments with photo etching, but haven't found the time yet. Cheers/milgauss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 A journey into new frontiers! I'm going to be your first customer! Pick me to be the guinea pig!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looking good, what method of engraving are you using? T, I bought a CNC engraving machine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Here's in stainless steel. I am working on a "sharper" CAD drawing and hopefully I can get better definition out of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I like how this is turning out When do you find time to do all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 About all I do is work and play with watch related crap. I'm so snowed under right now I can hardly breath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 About all I do is work and play with watch related crap. I'm so snowed under right now I can hardly breath! ...and all you wanna do is ride your bicycle? J, if there's anything you can do for the caseback on my 7032, I'd like to be next in line after C! I also had some bezel ideas, but I don't know if you can engrave a flared, round surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 M, I think I know what you have in mind but not sure if I could engrave on a slanted surface or not unless a "fourth" axis was added... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Looks like a great start indeed mate!! I'll be watching this thread for sure! I'm seeing 5513 based snowflake case back problems starting to vanish in my crystal ball.. That's exactly what I'm thinkin too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 T, I bought a CNC engraving machine... Very nice You'll be able to tackle loads of projects now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tghodin Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Looking good! Custom built CNC or a industrial one? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Small Chinese three axis router. Once I started adding up the linear slides, ballscrews, motors, electronics, I would have been hard-pressed to build one for much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Small Chinese three axis router. Once I started adding up the linear slides, ballscrews, motors, electronics, I would have been hard-pressed to build one for much cheaper. Now that is a cool addition to the shop. Looking forward to seeing the results as you hone is your skills with the new tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 could we see a picture of your rig ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikemcnair Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 could we see a picture of your rig ? and is it rude to ask the cost of said setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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