[dorkbotsea-blabber] got laser cutter?

[Mike Payson]

Tap doesn't have a laser cutter in the store. They send everything off, I
believe to their  headquarters in CA, though it's possible that they have a
supplier closer.  That's what they told me a year or so ago at least.

Mike

On Nov 8, 2007 3:39 PM, Claude Andrew <bronzenose at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Try Tap Plastics.  They have samples up on the wall of shapes (including
> gears) cut from sheets of plastic.  I cannot speak to the method (laser,
> water, biting comment etc.) but it was definitely nice enough to make me
> think: "I must remember this when I want to prototype parts for robots and
> suchlike."  Honest.
>
> If you haven't been, note that TAP downtown (south lake union) is on a one
> way street off Westlake so prolly consult a map.  Their parking is in a
> large covered garage across the street with old green wooden doors and could
> easily be confused with the Ducati dealership.
> http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/locations.php?lid=20&PHPSESSID=200711081537001113315554
>
> I'd be interested in hearing what you learn about having plastics cut.
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Clkahj
>
>
>
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> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:56:40 -0800
> From: shellyhivemind at gmail.com
> To: dorkbotsea-blabber at dorkbot.org
> CC:
> Subject: [dorkbotsea-blabber] got laser cutter?
>
> I have a vague recollection of a rumor that someone in this town has a
> laser cutter -- the sort that cuts shapes out of plastic/acrylic?  Handy for
> prototyping robotic parts etc?
>
> Can anyone confirm or deny this rumor?  I have a 2x3 foot piece of
> plexiglass i need to cut some shapes out of.
>
> Shelly
>
>
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