Alex Kleon wrote:
We use weed whacked here too!
Alex
Alex
I've noticed there are a few more weed wacked folks around. But you ain't seen nutin yet..................wait till the new regs. come into effect...........!!!
Tom
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| Author: | wbergman [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | source for blue dots? |
I am looking for plain opaque solid blue dots for position markers. Probably eventually I can find a plastic rod to cut up, but maybe there is a source. I do not want pearl, because I want sky blue without pattern. Plastic, reconstituted stone, whatever. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
You could try whipper snipper line. Finding the right colour might be easier than a diameter than fits a common drill bit, though, unless you have or buy the micro bits. Alex |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Alex: SMART..............................SMART.........!!! Tom |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Tom West wrote: Alex: SMART..............................SMART.........!!! Tom Someone else gets the SMART, Tom! I'll only take credit for remembering it, although I can't remember who suggested it! I couldn't drill a proper hole for my blue line, but then I saw the coil of 1/16" copper grounding wire hanging from a nail. Heapo cheapo position markers! Alex |
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| Author: | John Arnold [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
I also use Weedeater line for side dots. Quote: Finding the right colour might be easier than a diameter than fits a common drill bit, though, unless you have or buy the micro bits. I could not function without a set of number drills. http://www.amazon.com/TopLine-Drill-60pcs-Index-Finish/dp/B00A3KST0U |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Alex Kleon wrote: You could try whipper snipper line. Finding the right colour might be easier than a diameter than fits a common drill bit, though, unless you have or buy the micro bits. Alex Whipper snipper??? I think I just had my Canadian vocabulary expanded. I'm guessing that would that be the same as a weed whacker? |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
J De Rocher wrote: Alex Kleon wrote: You could try whipper snipper line. Finding the right colour might be easier than a diameter than fits a common drill bit, though, unless you have or buy the micro bits. Alex Whipper snipper??? I think I just had my Canadian vocabulary expanded. I'm guessing that would that be the same as a weed whacker? Just doing my bit for cross-border integration, Jay! We use weed whacked here too! Alex |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
rescue pearl. http://www.rescuepearl.com/ |
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| Author: | AndyB [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
I have been using fluorescent acrylic powders used in the finger nail paint biz. I bought a color set on eBay for cheap. Thus far I've used it only for side position markers (2mm) - drill a clean hole, fill with powder, soak with thin CA. It looks like a rod, color is solid (drill 3/32" to 1/8" deep for depth of color), sand and finish like with any CA fill. My test board with different colors has been glowing for 3 years now. One of the advantages of powder is that you can constitute it into whatever size you wish. Cheap, too. With a decent color set, I can match color details on a guitar. Here's an example of the product: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-10-Colors-Phosphorescent-FLUORESCENT-Powder-Glow-In-Dark-Nail-Art-Acrylic-/131350266246 Andy |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Alex Kleon wrote: We use weed whacked here too! Alex I've noticed there are a few more weed wacked folks around. But you ain't seen nutin yet..................wait till the new regs. come into effect...........!!! Tom |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Tom West wrote: Alex Kleon wrote: We use weed whacked here too! Alex I've noticed there are a few more weed wacked folks around. But you ain't seen nutin yet..................wait till the new regs. come into effect...........!!! Tom Yes, Tom, looks like we are going to be a "green" country! I think that I'll invest heavily in the snack market!  Alex |
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| Author: | Glenn_Aycock [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
Another option might be the colored PLA filament used for 3D printing. It's very similar to trimmer line and is available in a variety of colors. |
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| Author: | wbergman [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
I think the 3D printer would be good for side dots, but I am also looking for front dots, which are larger. I contacted Rescue Pearl and I ordered the fluorescent powder. We will see where it gets me. |
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| Author: | RogerC108 [ Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: source for blue dots? |
I make my own face and side dots with polymer clay. I drilled the appropriate sized holes into a piece of aluminum angle, fill the holes with clay, and bake.    The nice thing about this is that you can mix up any color you want. I use Sculpey brand clay. |
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