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Here is the final version. There is a flat panel to write the thread weight with a Sharpie, transparent, so one can get an idea of the amount of thread on the bobbin, a slot to see the actual thread color, and the fit (at least on my bobbins) is snug enough to invert the caddy while retaining the bobbin in place. The resin is top of the line and should last for years. I have worked up pricing for folks on the forum: 6 Bob's Bobbin Caddys including packaging, USPS shipping and PayPal fees: $20 12 Bob's Bobbin Caddys including packaging, USPS shipping and PayPal fees: $30 Please PayPal to bob@sinkthestink.com (my day job: Gulf Stream International) Thanks for your interest! Bob Wiz: As promised, a box is on the way as a thank you for all the help I received from you when I was starting out!

Great. As soon as I have the first dozen finished, later tonight, I'll be able to work up shipping costs. Bob

Excellent! I have started printing Bob's Bobbin Caddy production versions made from transparent resin and with a slightly (.025mm) smaller for a snug fit. They have certainly cleaned up my thread drawer on my 3200 from the bird's nest it used to be. You can write on the flat panel with a sharpie with thread size, etc and remove it with IPA. Take care, Bob

Wonderful! That's where I got mine, 10 years ago! I have just received some transparent resin and I will do a test print tomorrow to make sure it works well and probably post the results tomorrow. At the same time I'll finalize the pricing. I'll work up a dozen price as well as singles. Thanks! Bob

Haven't a clue. These fit 23.77 x 30.36. Size is easily adjustable Bob

Yes indeed, using an 8K resin printer Pretty close. Just deciding on what color for the production run. Possibly white or yellow.

My 3200 is one of the best things I have ever bought. Hasn't dropped a stitch in 10 years. Mine must be an early one, as it doesn't even have a Cow Boy sticker! Somehow, it seems to work perfectly, even without one... I'll fire off a few of the final holders for you to have a look at. I am assuming they fit current spools..mine are all 10 years old as well. Bob

Nice but these are only for the bobbins. The larger spools are a different and simpler problem. I just use a wide rubber band.

I'm just doing some final tweaking so I have some extras. If you'd like to play with a couple and want to pay for postage (+-$5) let me know. Bob

Nor sure if anyone else will find these useful, but the drawer where I tossed my bobbins when changing thread, after filling, etc was a bird's nest of unravelling thread, broken rubber bands and unsticking painters tape. . I am sure there are other solutions, but these are prototypes that have made a huge difference in the sewing machine drawer. Not a nest to be fond now. I may add a textured flat panel to write thread info, and use white resin which will accept pencil marking. The spools are a snug but comfortable fit. Comments? Bob

My magnets are 7mm thick and very powerful. I often just have room for maybe 1.5mm of the magnet overhanging the edge which is enough to keep my leather from shifting. If I have a really warped piece of ply, I can double them up. I looked at 3D printing some cutsie magnet holders but I simply use one magnet to pick up another..easy peasey. Just designing a belt for a very old and expensive Navaho belt which i could never have done freehand. When I am cutting tops an bottoms of items that then have to be wet formed, the registration is perfect and I no longer have to do any trimming of the edges ..just turn on the burnisher! I just noticed the kentok pic shows the original bed. Shortly after making the extension, I purchased a full sized bed. The other thing i find critical is the registration of the bed with the laser. I am <mm So I can repeat cuts or add to already cut items with perfect registration. Better hit the rack. I have an irish gig tomorrow from 2-4 and an Appalachian gig from 6-8, both on restaurant patios. Weather is perfect! Cheers! Bob

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The beam doesn't significantly increase with power. Wouldn't be noticeable for cutting. I also engrave all my stitch lines and no longer use a groover. I engrave glue pads for belt loops using a crosshatch fill and holes for my snaps and other decorations all at the same time. Magic! The only leather I would like to have more power with, is heavy bison. It takes multiple passes. I also apply water directly to the edge after cutting and run the cocobolo burnisher, which seems to solidify the carbon and produces a hard, glaze. I did a test with the remains of my 2mm chip and made a tiny Celtic knot and it worked a champ on the black Perspex. I have a few sheets arriving tomorrow. Bob

You can do very well with a 3D printer with the right resin but for fine detail, the resin doesn't hold up. I use a 6 ton press and have no issues with the Russian lucite plates, but the same design in resin would pulverise. Rocky's design would be marginal but the signature would not hold up unless twice the size. Where inKY? I used to work in Nicholasville. Bob

Actually Rocky, it's probably Brilliant! Actually Rocky, it's worth the price of a CO2 Laser! I was planning on testing black acrylic. I had a small piece of 2mm black and my laser punched right through it. I have a 24 watt extended bed that I have been transitioning to for all my cutting. I am reducing production times by 75%. I can go as large as 850 x 650. Those acrylic cuts look fantastic! The plates from Russia were made by a CO2 laser but I'll bet I can do as well with my diode, I'm going to order some black acrylic tonight! Thanks! Bob