And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #4050 on:** July 12, 2016, 10:02:51 PM

Quote from: lichan on July 12, 2016, 06:37:50 PM

So, you are basically "tiling the plane" on the scales. Which brings to my mind the great tessellation etchings of M.C. Escher, which are still under copyright, unfortunately. But you could create your own!

I had to look that up but those do look awesome.

Syph007 · **Reply #4051 on:** July 13, 2016, 12:10:56 AM

Its pretty hard to tell but the cross on this one is mokume.

SAK Guy · **Reply #4052 on:** July 13, 2016, 03:50:54 AM

Enhanced for detail...

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #4053 on:** July 13, 2016, 06:14:45 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on July 13, 2016, 12:10:56 AM

Its pretty hard to tell but the cross on this one is mokume.

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Looks coppery.

Is that a word?

Syncop8r · **Reply #4054 on:** July 13, 2016, 07:59:03 AM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on July 13, 2016, 06:14:45 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on July 13, 2016, 12:10:56 AM
Its pretty hard to tell but the cross on this one is mokume.

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Looks coppery.

Is that a word?

It's a perfectly cromulent word to use.

firiki · **Reply #4055 on:** July 13, 2016, 10:44:10 AM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on July 12, 2016, 10:02:51 PM

Quote from: lichan on July 12, 2016, 06:37:50 PM
So, you are basically "tiling the plane" on the scales. Which brings to my mind the great tessellation etchings of M.C. Escher, which are still under copyright, unfortunately. But you could create your own!

I had to look that up but those do look awesome.

+1

Gotta luv

I keep learning about the most diverse things.

Psych · **Reply #4056 on:** July 15, 2016, 03:58:52 AM

I think I'm going through withdrawal because this thread hasn't been updated today.

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Syph007 · **Reply #4057 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:14:43 AM

I've spent 2 days on brass mag glass redesign and fixture making. I'm taking video as I go though. Might have something to show tomorrow.

Poncho65 · **Reply #4058 on:** July 15, 2016, 01:52:56 PM

So exciting

Lardlad · **Reply #4059 on:** July 15, 2016, 04:50:41 PM

Can't wait to see the new mag glass design.

Aloha · **Reply #4060 on:** July 15, 2016, 10:50:53 PM

The suspense

Syph007 · **Reply #4061 on:** July 16, 2016, 12:18:34 AM

I should clarify Ive spent 2 days on the FIXTURE for holding the material to make the holder. Ive got to the point where I can make the body fine and to tolerance, but I still have to cut the new lens retaining grooves. At least this is a one time pain job that I can use to make as many of them as I want.

Poncho65 · **Reply #4062 on:** July 16, 2016, 03:23:10 PM

That sounds awesome

Syph007 · **Reply #4063 on:** July 18, 2016, 01:57:11 AM

Mag glass holder is 95% done now.

Meanwhile...

I put together this super tinker to see how the textured Titanium scales looked after ceramic tumbling. Very nice I think. This one also has a copper cross. The only difference with this texture versus smooth is it took longer (36hrs) in the tumbler to get a nice even look.

Poncho65 · **Reply #4064 on:** July 18, 2016, 02:59:17 AM

That is just beautiful

sLaughterMed · **Reply #4065 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:14:42 AM

When can we expect an update on the toothpick and pen slots?

m47mu74nt · **Reply #4066 on:** July 19, 2016, 07:07:52 PM

Damned, now i want a Ti trail-guide with blue or gold/bronze anod

and a Phillips instead of corkscrew
and T&T
and OC + old cadet lines pattern
and a secret pocket in the Ti on the inside with a thin metal cover to store a microSD card

ok, i'm dreaming

windson · **Reply #4067 on:** July 19, 2016, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on July 19, 2016, 07:07:52 PM

Damned, now i want a Ti trail-guide with blue or gold/bronze anod
and a Phillips instead of corkscrew
and T&T
and OC + old cadet lines pattern
and a secret pocket in the Ti on the inside with a thin metal cover to store a microSD card

ok, i'm dreaming

This. Plus a cybertool layer with the bitholder in Ti. Yes, that would be it.

Syph007 · **Reply #4068 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:21:48 PM

5 days of work, but now I am super happy with the mag glass holder. Take a guess how the lens is held in, its not glue and the answer was so simple it was a total facepalm when I figured it out. No more set screws for me.

Im happy to offer customer name engraving now too. Go Tormach!

SteveC · **Reply #4069 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:30:09 PM

Did you expand it with heat and then pop the lens in ?

Syph007 · **Reply #4070 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:54:09 PM

Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 08:30:09 PM

Did you expand it with heat and then pop the lens in ?

Nope but I did think of that. It didnt expand enough when heated to work when I tried.

windson · **Reply #4071 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:57:12 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 08:54:09 PM

Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 08:30:09 PM
Did you expand it with heat and then pop the lens in ?

Nope but I did think of that. It didnt expand enough when heated to work when I tried.

Alternating tabs from the front and back, respectively?

Poncho65 · **Reply #4072 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:58:58 PM

Come on just tell us I am terrible at the guessing game

jaya_man · **Reply #4073 on:** July 19, 2016, 09:01:11 PM

Did you use some type of spray or lubricant to slip the glass into place? Maybe some some sort of thread?

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Syph007 · **Reply #4074 on:** July 19, 2016, 09:22:10 PM

Nothing there except brass and glass. The only machined feature is one inner lip that prevents the glass from passing though one side.

The solution was so simple I didn't even believe it until I tried it and proved to myself it worked. The glass can not be removed even with firm figure pressure.

SteveC · **Reply #4075 on:** July 19, 2016, 09:24:35 PM

Friction press fit ?

m47mu74nt · **Reply #4076 on:** July 19, 2016, 09:35:35 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 09:22:10 PM

Nothing there except brass and glass. The only machined feature is one inner lip that prevents the glass from passing though one side.

The solution was so simple I didn't even believe it until I tried it and proved to myself it worked. The glass can not be removed even with firm figure pressure.

something like a depression in the center part so once its press fitted it can't go back?