PastorBob Posted February 1, 2023 Report Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Using a program Visio, I was able to quickly, and I mean quickly do this. I simply took a pic with a ruler for reference, and was able to transform the carving area for future use. I didn't look into it very deeply, but it looks like you could get an annual subscription for $60. There is also a professional edition for several hundred. Edited February 1, 2023 by PastorBob Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members Silverd Posted February 3, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 4:23 AM, PastorBob said: Using a program Visio, I was able to quickly, and I mean quickly do this. I simply took a pic with a ruler for reference, and was able to transform the carving area for future use. I didn't look into it very deeply, but it looks like you could get an annual subscription for $60. There is also a professional edition for several hundred. Nice job! I have a three pc snap wallet that I'm considering having clicker dies made as a first product that I want to roll into production with quantity orders of 50 -100 pcs. If your interested I'd like to discuss. My sandals are ideal candidates for laser cutting but are also much more of a commitment in all respects and I don't have retail distribution at this time. Silverd. Quote
PastorBob Posted February 3, 2023 Report Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Silverd said: Nice job! I have a three pc snap wallet that I'm considering having clicker dies made as a first product that I want to roll into production with quantity orders of 50 -100 pcs. If your interested I'd like to discuss. My sandals are ideal candidates for laser cutting but are also much more of a commitment in all respects and I don't have retail distribution at this time. Silverd. I was addressing your concern about digitizing your patterns. Thought you may be able to use the same software I mentioned. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members Bert03241 Posted February 5, 2023 Members Report Posted February 5, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 7:47 PM, Silverd said: Possibly. The main cost problem was having the paper patterns digitized. Silverd yea and I digitized all your patterns and then you bailed on me Quote
Gulrok Posted February 5, 2023 Report Posted February 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bert03241 said: yea and I digitized all your patterns and then you bailed on me Life lesson, charge an up front fee for stuff like that. As you're aware Bert, you have to do test card to get good laser settings. He sent me tiny little scrap pieces that I wasn't able to use. Never responded for months after a contract was signed and then hit me up again. Thats when I turned down the job entirely. Fortunately, as we never got to the actual testing phase for settings - I never digitized anything. Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted February 5, 2023 Members Report Posted February 5, 2023 oh he paid me for the work I charged him a minimum I work cheap but guess it wasn't good enough. Quote
Gulrok Posted February 6, 2023 Report Posted February 6, 2023 20 hours ago, Bert03241 said: oh he paid me for the work I charged him a minimum I work cheap but guess it wasn't good enough. As long as you got paid I for what you agreed to I think you did just fine. Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted February 7, 2023 Members Report Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) yes but did all the work for promised bigger things to come that were never gonna happen LOL lesson learned Edited February 7, 2023 by Bert03241 Quote
Members Silverd Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 1:32 PM, Bert03241 said: yes but did all the work for promised bigger things to come that were never gonna happen LOL lesson learned Bert, My appologies. The cost of digitizing, cutting and shipping materials back and forth was too expensive and just didn't make good business sense. As well you has concerns about life expectancy of your laser tube and were not able to cut two of the rubber products i use in the sandals due to fumes. As it's winter now. and Sandal sales are down even in California, I'm focusing on other products at this time. I've also made some material changes to improve the wearability and comfort level which I'm planning to release on my next build cycle that I will be cutting by hand. Silverd Quote
Members Silverd Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 4:23 AM, PastorBob said: Using a program Visio, I was able to quickly, and I mean quickly do this. I simply took a pic with a ruler for reference, and was able to transform the carving area for future use. I didn't look into it very deeply, but it looks like you could get an annual subscription for $60. There is also a professional edition for several hundred. Guess i should check out Visio and conduct this part of the process in my own shop. Thank you! Silverd Quote
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