[sdiy] Another Front Panel Idea ( small panels )

[Peter Grenader]

Tom,

this is the process I use for the blue Milton -a-la-Wiards.  It's really
spectacular.


Tom Arnold wrote:

> I know the Analog vs Digital debate is fun and all, but I'm still kinda
> stuck on the Panel Making part of DIY at the moment...
> 
> Saw this :
> http://www.etch-o-matic.com/laser-engraving/
> 
> Its a electro-chemical marker.  Print a stencil, tape in place, soak
> buzzappyshocky thing in electrolyte and apply for some number of seconds.
> The black looks fairly black and they say it will apply to aluminum easily.
> 
> The small one only does small stencils which may still be good for labeling
> a front panel one control at a time, the large one will do up to 2"x4" which
> could nail a 2U fracrack in 2 passes max.
> 
> $69 for the small one.
> 
> Damnit, I'm gonna find the perfect method for DIY panels!
> 
> Did I mention the laser printable silkscreens from http://www.photoez.us/
> yet?  You know I'm all over that like a fat guy on a pizza.  Hrm, now I've
> made myself hungry...