I think many of us would have used the first or maybe the second set of flames and said ‘good enough’ and been dissatisfied with the result and given up. Nice work again Justin. Your attention to detail really pays off. Maybe you should start making two of each from now on. One for Scaru… And one for someone else.
I am fortunate enough to have access to highly concentrated NaOH which strips anno pretty quickly. However, that being said, I have "over done" the process once before and have to monitor the reaction constantly. The GS seems to be a more gentle approach in that it works a bit slower, hence more control over how much is being removed.
I have to wait to list it till about 2AM or 3AM hoping he's asleep, but I think he's got an OL alarm set on the forum somehow, LOL.
I'll tell you, it was hard enough making one of those, I wouldn't want to make two. My nerves were shot by the third time cutting it out. I just wanted to run out screaming and pulling my hair out.
I was hoping it would go well, as I thought it would give many people an option for being creative with logos, names or graphics, on smooth body lights. I do not believe this could be done over knurling or anything like that, but any smooth section could be done. It will just take some practice. The tape I bought was 2" tape, but it comes in all widths and a small roll is not too expensive, especially if you can get free shipping. Overseas might be harder to get.
I worked part time in a sign shop, here in Tyler. I know the owner could do it for me, but… well you know how I feel about that. For anyone else, it’s a viable alternative. I really considered it after the second screw up, but I just bit the proverbial bullet and figured I had a 50/50 chance on the third time. Either a charm, or strike out.
Justin, I love your work, not only is the attention to detail staggering but its a true non flashaholic light too. I could happily pass this too a family member and know they have not only a good light but a beautiful one too. :bigsmile: