Looking for a vintage atlas badge
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jakemac
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I thought those were cast in.
Keep an eye on ebay. Be patient, it may take a few years.
Keep an eye on ebay. Be patient, it may take a few years.
smschriefer
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I have an Atlas planer and the script is plastic. They were all made of plastic that I am aware of. I don't know if the dp and planer are the same size, but it would be easy to make a mould to cast them.
I was thinking about trying to get it 3D printed if I can't find a replacement.
Scimonetti
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I think I could laser cut one for you
Really!? That would be great! PM me how much you would want to do it.
jakemac
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Scimonetti
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I wouldn't charge you anything, not even worth getting postage either. I have access to a laser cutter and graphic design skills. I'll have to check the capacity but I can make it from aluminum no problem. Finding a way to break the edges is the hard part.
Edit: they don't look that rounded on the faces, just the edges. I wonder if a really fine deburring wheel would work.
I did see that one but I only paid $200 for the whole drill press I cant justify $50 for just the badge.
Scimonetti
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Scimonetti
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Was just about to ask for those, thanks.Scimonetti
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I finished the basic prototype. Letters still need to be punched out though.
Here's the basic idea, find catalog, use Photoshop to isolate text and export the white jpeg. Then open up in illustrator, trace the outline with the black and white preset and show outline only. Then copy that path into another page and scale to the right size, set line width to .03pt, export and send to the laser cutter. Cutting acrylic took only about 20 seconds, I will try to punch out the letters later today!
Here's the basic idea, find catalog, use Photoshop to isolate text and export the white jpeg. Then open up in illustrator, trace the outline with the black and white preset and show outline only. Then copy that path into another page and scale to the right size, set line width to .03pt, export and send to the laser cutter. Cutting acrylic took only about 20 seconds, I will try to punch out the letters later today!
Scimonetti
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Well, it could have gone worse.
I got it out without any hunks missing but broke it down the center. I glued it with cyanoacrylate glue and will paint it in the morn. On my next attempt I will use thinner plexiglass, or even some hdpe if I can get my hands on it.
I got it out without any hunks missing but broke it down the center. I glued it with cyanoacrylate glue and will paint it in the morn. On my next attempt I will use thinner plexiglass, or even some hdpe if I can get my hands on it.
Red Leader
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Scimonetti came to the rescue on that one. Very nice.
If for some reason that ends up not working out, I have one that you can have for free, although I will have to check the size.
If it is the same size as the one that came on the Atlas jointer, its yours for postage.
If for some reason that ends up not working out, I have one that you can have for free, although I will have to check the size.
If it is the same size as the one that came on the Atlas jointer, its yours for postage.
Scimonetti
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I found some hdpe (cutting board and milk cartons) using a slower cut speed than normal with the same power somehow beveled the edges and it didn't even need to be popped out.
I will be painting and clear coating these tonight. Pm me your address if you want one. I have 3 right now but I can make more in about 20 seconds each!
Maui
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Scimonetti, I would like one of those badges if possible. I just sent you a PM, but it looks like it didn't go through. If you didn't receive it, you can reach me on my cell phone at (585)- four seven four - 6022. Please give me a call. Thanks.
Maui
Maui
Stuart in MN
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Scimonetti
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Once they cure I'll clean up the bottom edges, but they look good!
Scimonetti
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Pm me your address, the paint is cured enough I feel comfortable mailing
Maui
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Scimonetti, did you get a chance to mail any of these out yet? I have not received one, so I thought that I should ask. Thanks.
Maui
Maui
Scimonetti
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Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 11:15 am on June 22, 2015
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 1:52 pm on June 22, 2015
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 2:07 pm on June 22, 2015
They are all there! Post up a picture when you get it installed and be careful, before they are glued down and supported they are quite fragile.
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 1:52 pm on June 22, 2015
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 2:07 pm on June 22, 2015
They are all there! Post up a picture when you get it installed and be careful, before they are glued down and supported they are quite fragile.
Maui
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I received mine yesterday and it's beautiful. Wow. Thank you!!
Maui
Maui
Scimonetti
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Awesome! I don't have the dp so I was really hoping they would fit based on the pics I scaled to.THANK YOU!! It fits perfect. I'm pretty sure I would have never found the real badge short of buying another DP. I'll get another picture when it's all done.
