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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by Lesgold on October 07, 2024, 11:19:45 pm »

They are both definite improvements and cut down drawing time. It?s good that these updates occur as they are constantly refining and improving some of the clunky features of the software.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by BeeMaster2 on October 07, 2024, 11:12:58 pm »

Les,
That same update also added a nice trim function, scissors. You can place over lapping boxes, circles and shapes and then use the trim function to delete sections out. It is nice addition to Lightburn. They also updated the line function, if you hit S, it switches the straight line function to smooth line. Smooth line makes lines bend and you can control the shape. Hitting S turns it on and off.
Jim Altmiller

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by Terri Yaki on October 07, 2024, 10:27:52 pm »

This modern technology is impressive

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by Lesgold on October 07, 2024, 10:18:19 pm »

Sweet. This image can be burnt onto plywood etc. It?s quite an interesting feature.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by Terri Yaki on October 07, 2024, 10:11:38 pm »

It gives me phone contact for john doe with a gmail address.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Laser Engraver/ Cutter

« Last post by Lesgold on October 07, 2024, 10:03:57 pm »

Just updated the software for the laser. As per usual, there are a few new and interesting features. One is the ability to design and make bar codes. Just had a play a few minutes ago. Might make one with my contact details for the markets. People will be able to scan the bar code and my details will come up on their phone. Another option for the honey lovers out there who don?t want to hold a business card. Try scanning this one to see what happens.

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FARMING & COUNTRY LIFE / Re: Baby Goats on the Way!

« Last post by The15thMember on October 07, 2024, 10:01:45 pm »

Well we are having some trouble getting the does bred this year.  Haley was trying to have Prim go first, but she keeps going back into heat.  She tried breeding Murphy instead over the weekend, so we'll see if that takes.  We won't be having babies until late February or early March at this rate! 

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by Terri Yaki on October 07, 2024, 06:17:20 pm »

Your grandson has a great teacher. Congratulations.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by Lesgold on October 07, 2024, 05:15:56 pm »

My gramdson drilled out a cell bar and the cell punches were placed in the frame. Should be able to make a few queens when a starter hive is established.

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EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS / Re: Today I Made

« Last post by Lesgold on October 07, 2024, 05:13:19 pm »

The cell punches were finished yesterday. The glued caps sit nicely on the tube and will hold the cell pinch in place on a frame bar.When the punch was tested on some drawn comb, I found that the cell that was punched out could fall through if giggled or moved. This could be problematic during the construction phase of the queen cell. The solution was to dip the blunt end into molten wax a couple of times. This reduced the internal diameter of the punch and would hold the queen cell in place.