Full Version: Tiled Granite
From: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#15]
13 Apr 2007
To: Mikey (MIKE2449) [#12] 13 Apr 2007
Mikey
Thank you for the compliments. I do have a problem with the first piece always coming out a little lighter than the others. I doesn't seem to matter where I start, it is always the first piece. The overall dimension is 24 x 36. I have sold eight of these so far, next weekend is the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Banquet and hope to get some interest on a few more. Again thank you
V/R
Jamie
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16]
13 Apr 2007
To: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#15] 13 Apr 2007
From: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#17]
13 Apr 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16] 13 Apr 2007
Harvey
Good thought. Not a bad idea
Thank you
V/R
Jamie
From: Mikey (MIKE2449) [#18]
13 Apr 2007
To: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#15] 14 Apr 2007
Jamie:
How long does it take to laser this image? The idea Harvey proposes is right on I think. Perhaps it would be wise to laser the first piece to scrap or wood or something first and then set up to do the real thing. May I ask what price range these sell for? If you don't want to publish that here, please pm me.
Mike
From: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#19]
14 Apr 2007
To: Mikey (MIKE2449) [#18] 14 Apr 2007
I don't mind at all. It took about 45 minutes per piece. Then I mounted it to a 1/2 inch piece of plywood and made the cherry frame. I sell them for $900 here in Cheyenne. I have a whole set of nine photos in the series that I use. I am really hoping that the banquet turns out really well for these. I am only a year into this and still have quite a bit of the learning curve to get through. Slowly but surely, trial and error I am getting there.
V/R
Jamie
From: Mikey (MIKE2449) [#20]
14 Apr 2007
To: Jamie (JBFOWLER40) [#19] 14 Apr 2007
Jamie:
Thanks for the information and "bravo"--nice job. Hope I can do as well this year. You've got me here, this is really my first two months. Sure is fun though--at least so far. I also own a floor covering biz--it's no fun at all, nothing but hard work and slim margins, especially on the larger jobs. Good luck and thanks again.
Mike
From: ACJ (LADYCUTTER) [#21]
15 Apr 2007
To: ALL
From: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#22]
16 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Mikey, are you going to custom cut floor coverings? I looked at doing it in my shop. Our logo is a black and white logo. It would lend itself to cuttiing floor tiles then installing it. I think it would be really fun. Now, if I just had the time.......
My kid cut a bunch of wood flooring for a friend of his. Then the fellow put it together like a huge inlay. Did it come out nice. CUSTOM = $$$'s
From: Mikey (MIKE2449) [#23]
18 Apr 2007
To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#22] 18 Apr 2007
Bob:
Yes, we have already cut and install custom stone floors and mosaics. Now I can put custom designs in the stone as well. There is a company up by you Oshkosh wood flooring--they do some very custom medalions, borders and inlays and I suspect they are doing it with a laser and mounting on heavier stock out of wood.
Where exactly is Hudson?
Mike
From: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#24]
18 Apr 2007
To: ALL
We are on the other side of the state. Hudson is about 20 miles east of St. Paul, MN. Hudson is at Exit 1 on Int. 94 coming out of Minn. and coming into WI.
Unless the people in Oshkosh have their own equipment, they might be using a big laser jobshop just outside of Ripon, WI. , Stencil Aire/ Laser Excell. Now these guys can cut parts at very reasonable prices.
If you ever get into a fix, and need to have large amounts of parts cut at reasonable prices, contact them. Woods, plastics and I think some metals.
Disclaimer: I do not have anything to do with the above. I have never worked for the above. I do not have anything invested in the above. The only thing we have in common is that we both are in the great state of Wisconsin. I have used them in the past to cut parts, and they did a great job at a very affordable price. (In case they are reading this, I would like a 53" big screen TV, so my kids might stop at home every once in a while and watch TV with me.)
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#25]
18 Apr 2007
To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#24] 18 Apr 2007
But have you ever had dinner with them??? (devil)
From: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#26]
18 Apr 2007
To: ALL
Oh yea, a great big brat with cheese. They hosted us to the Packer Hall of Fame.
Jeanette, did you expect anything different?
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#27]
19 Apr 2007
To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#26] 19 Apr 2007
A-ha! Another sinister plot uncovered.
(We're going to get in SO much trouble for taking this thread off-topic. I'd better shut up.)
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