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by OldFatGuy
Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: using router for lasercut projects
Replies: 0
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using router for lasercut projects

an assembly scheme for laser cut items is to use tabs and slots along with bolts to hold it all together. it makes it easy to create right angle corners and speeds assembly. I can't remember offhand what the name of this method is but I came across a modified version that can be cut on a router with...
by OldFatGuy
Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Stormtrooper Blaster Help\Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 34082

Re: Stormtrooper Blaster Help\Advice

Wow, nice project. Considering that it's scratchbuilt it looks extremely close to the Sterling submachineguns that I trained on in the army back in the 70's. I believe that is what Lucas's prop folks started with.

I think a few LED's would have improved the Sterling. :-)
by OldFatGuy
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 98
Views: 155911

Re: Introduce Yourself

Hi All, My name is Kevin Smith and I am a project manager for an IT consulting firm. I live in Regina but I wanted to support your project so I became a member anyway. You won't see much of me but I am sure you can find a use for my membership dues (yes, I know that they go up to $50 shortly and tha...