I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
lighting with remote control.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 5:03:35 PM UTC-4, Greg Guarino wrote:
> On 9/16/2016 2:00 PM, Leon wrote:
> > I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
> > machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
> > actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
> > lighting with remote control.
> >
> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :) What's the
> smartphone for, by the way? I'd be awfully disappointed to find out that
> the sewing machine was just a giant automated add-on for a quilting app.
That's a pretty big smartphone! Must be really smart. ;-)
On 9/16/2016 7:20 PM, Leon wrote:
>
> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
> expensive.
Yabbut, the light I saw in her eye last week when she gave me a
demonstration has gotta be worth double whatever was spend ...
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On 9/16/2016 4:03 PM, Greg Guarino wrote:
> On 9/16/2016 2:00 PM, Leon wrote:
>> I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
>> machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
>> actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
>> lighting with remote control.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :) What's the
> smartphone for, by the way? I'd be awfully disappointed to find out that
> the sewing machine was just a giant automated add-on for a quilting app.
Thank you
Yes! the quilt is gorgeous. A good freind/customer made the top of the
quilt. My wife is doing the mating/quilting with a very intricate design.
Are you talking about the 10" tablet? That is the brains to the
robotics. My wife tells the software to map the movement of the machine
while she moves the machine to lay out an area for the pattern to be
sewn onto. After that she has a x,y coordinate system that shows her
where the machine is relative to the quilt. She then imports a pattern
for the machine to sew into the area she set. On this particular quilt
there are probably 40 unique patterns that the machine will sew, in
about 150 different areas.
For the first 10 years that she has owned this particular machine she
did all of the mating/quilting of the surfaces by guiding the machine
with the front or rear handle bars. About 6 weeks ago she went robotic,
very much like a 2D CNC machine, but no saw dust. ;~)
On 9/17/2016 9:16 AM, Swingman wrote:
> On 9/16/2016 7:20 PM, Leon wrote:
>>
>> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
>> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
>> expensive.
>
> Yabbut, the light I saw in her eye last week when she gave me a
> demonstration has gotta be worth double whatever was spend ...
>
;~)
On 9/16/2016 2:32 PM, Sonny wrote:
> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1:00:36 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
>> machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
>> actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
>> lighting with remote control.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>
> I vote for poke-a-dot paint.
> Almost makes for a nice window valance, as well!?
>
> Pretty neat!
>
> Sonny
>
I'll probably not paint or stain. She may cover with a fabric.
We'll see if there is ever any sag, that span is over 10'. But that wide
portion in the center should add resistance. The bottom is set in a
grove on the front and back sections. And while difficult to see the
fronts and backs are actually 4 pieces of plywood. The joints are
reinforced with.....Dominos and pocket hole screws.
Thank you.
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 8:08:12 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> On 9/16/2016 2:32 PM, Sonny wrote:
> > On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1:00:36 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> >> I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
> >> machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
> >> actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
> >> lighting with remote control.
> >>
> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
> >
> > I vote for poke-a-dot paint.
> > Almost makes for a nice window valance, as well!?
> >
> > Pretty neat!
> >
> > Sonny
> >
>
> I'll probably not paint or stain. She may cover with a fabric.
> We'll see if there is ever any sag, that span is over 10'. But that wide
> portion in the center should add resistance. The bottom is set in a
> grove on the front and back sections. And while difficult to see the
> fronts and backs are actually 4 pieces of plywood. The joints are
> reinforced with.....Dominos and pocket hole screws.
>
>
> Thank you.
Who makes those Dominos? ;-)
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
*I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
Sonny
On 9/16/2016 11:49 PM, krw wrote:
> On Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:21:46 -0400, Larry Kraus <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> On 9/16/2016 8:20 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> On 9/16/2016 4:29 PM, Sonny wrote:
>>>> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
>>>>> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
>>>>
>>>> Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
>>>>
>>>> *I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends
>>>> with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
>>>>
>>>> Sonny
>>>>
>>>
>>> Ill see if I can't get a picture of the quilt before she delivers it.
>>> she is only doing the quilting of the top, middle, and bottom sections
>>> so it will not be complete but you will get a good idea of what it will
>>> look like.
>>>
>>> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
>>> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
>>> expensive.
>>
>> That puts you in a very good position to buy more tools.
>>
>> My wife keeps busy with her robotic HandiQuilter Avante, her Bernina
>> 830, a Melco 16 needle industrial embroidery machine, some $$$ software,
>> two sergers and a couple basic Singers (for teaching). More costs for
>> two weeks training in Denver on Melco maintenance/repair.
>> Don't know if she'll recover all her expenses, but it won't be for lack
>> of trying, by a woman who hated any form of sewing until after she retired.
>
> I wish I could get my wife interested in something like that. She's
> retired and has time but no real hobby. I'm not, and have almost zero
> time. I'll probably work at least a couple more years.
>>
>> I've gathered more woodworking tools than I really need,
>
> Blasphemy!
>
>> but I think her
>> investment is much more than mine. But I think there might be room in
>> the garage for another motorcycle or two...
>
> Just bought my wife new appliances for the kitchen. That was a big
> chunk of change but she doesn't bitch when I buy tools, though she
> feigns horror at the price of green ones. ;-)
>
SWMBO rules the kitchen, but she considers any benefit from kitchen
improvements to be all mine (that's probably true) so it does not help
reduce the appearance of my toy budget.
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1:00:36 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
> machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
> actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
> lighting with remote control.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
I vote for poke-a-dot paint.
Almost makes for a nice window valance, as well!?
Pretty neat!
Sonny
On 9/16/2016 8:20 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 9/16/2016 4:29 PM, Sonny wrote:
>> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
>>
>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>
>>>
>>> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
>>> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
>>
>> Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
>>
>> *I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends
>> with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
>>
>> Sonny
>>
>
> Ill see if I can't get a picture of the quilt before she delivers it.
> she is only doing the quilting of the top, middle, and bottom sections
> so it will not be complete but you will get a good idea of what it will
> look like.
>
> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
> expensive.
That puts you in a very good position to buy more tools.
My wife keeps busy with her robotic HandiQuilter Avante, her Bernina
830, a Melco 16 needle industrial embroidery machine, some $$$ software,
two sergers and a couple basic Singers (for teaching). More costs for
two weeks training in Denver on Melco maintenance/repair.
Don't know if she'll recover all her expenses, but it won't be for lack
of trying, by a woman who hated any form of sewing until after she retired.
I've gathered more woodworking tools than I really need, but I think her
investment is much more than mine. But I think there might be room in
the garage for another motorcycle or two...
On Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:46:59 -0400, Larry Kraus <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On 9/16/2016 11:49 PM, krw wrote:
>> On Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:21:46 -0400, Larry Kraus <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/16/2016 8:20 PM, Leon wrote:
>>>> On 9/16/2016 4:29 PM, Sonny wrote:
>>>>> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
>>>>>> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
>>>>>
>>>>> *I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends
>>>>> with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sonny
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ill see if I can't get a picture of the quilt before she delivers it.
>>>> she is only doing the quilting of the top, middle, and bottom sections
>>>> so it will not be complete but you will get a good idea of what it will
>>>> look like.
>>>>
>>>> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
>>>> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
>>>> expensive.
>>>
>>> That puts you in a very good position to buy more tools.
>>>
>>> My wife keeps busy with her robotic HandiQuilter Avante, her Bernina
>>> 830, a Melco 16 needle industrial embroidery machine, some $$$ software,
>>> two sergers and a couple basic Singers (for teaching). More costs for
>>> two weeks training in Denver on Melco maintenance/repair.
>>> Don't know if she'll recover all her expenses, but it won't be for lack
>>> of trying, by a woman who hated any form of sewing until after she retired.
>>
>> I wish I could get my wife interested in something like that. She's
>> retired and has time but no real hobby. I'm not, and have almost zero
>> time. I'll probably work at least a couple more years.
>>>
>>> I've gathered more woodworking tools than I really need,
>>
>> Blasphemy!
>>
>>> but I think her
>>> investment is much more than mine. But I think there might be room in
>>> the garage for another motorcycle or two...
>>
>> Just bought my wife new appliances for the kitchen. That was a big
>> chunk of change but she doesn't bitch when I buy tools, though she
>> feigns horror at the price of green ones. ;-)
>>
>
>SWMBO rules the kitchen, but she considers any benefit from kitchen
>improvements to be all mine (that's probably true) so it does not help
>reduce the appearance of my toy budget.
She enjoys cooking and, in particular, baking. High-end appliances
and environment make it more enjoyable, just like green tools.
On 9/16/2016 2:00 PM, Leon wrote:
> I just finished adding a light bridge to my wife's robotic long arm
> machine. The bridge is 127" long. Side supports 1/2" Baltic birch, the
> actual bridge is 3/4" Sandy plywood, and high density ribbon LED
> lighting with remote control.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :) What's the
smartphone for, by the way? I'd be awfully disappointed to find out that
the sewing machine was just a giant automated add-on for a quilting app.
On Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:21:46 -0400, Larry Kraus <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On 9/16/2016 8:20 PM, Leon wrote:
>> On 9/16/2016 4:29 PM, Sonny wrote:
>>> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
>>>
>>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
>>>> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
>>>
>>> Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
>>>
>>> *I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends
>>> with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
>>>
>>> Sonny
>>>
>>
>> Ill see if I can't get a picture of the quilt before she delivers it.
>> she is only doing the quilting of the top, middle, and bottom sections
>> so it will not be complete but you will get a good idea of what it will
>> look like.
>>
>> ;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
>> invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
>> expensive.
>
>That puts you in a very good position to buy more tools.
>
>My wife keeps busy with her robotic HandiQuilter Avante, her Bernina
>830, a Melco 16 needle industrial embroidery machine, some $$$ software,
>two sergers and a couple basic Singers (for teaching). More costs for
>two weeks training in Denver on Melco maintenance/repair.
>Don't know if she'll recover all her expenses, but it won't be for lack
>of trying, by a woman who hated any form of sewing until after she retired.
I wish I could get my wife interested in something like that. She's
retired and has time but no real hobby. I'm not, and have almost zero
time. I'll probably work at least a couple more years.
>
>I've gathered more woodworking tools than I really need,
Blasphemy!
>but I think her
>investment is much more than mine. But I think there might be room in
>the garage for another motorcycle or two...
Just bought my wife new appliances for the kitchen. That was a big
chunk of change but she doesn't bitch when I buy tools, though she
feigns horror at the price of green ones. ;-)
On 9/16/2016 4:29 PM, Sonny wrote:
> On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:03:35 PM UTC-5, Greg Guarino wrote:
>
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/29097941173/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>> Nice. But in this case I think you'd have to admit that there's even
>> more impressive work ON the sewing machine than OVER it. :)
>
> Yeah, I'd like to see her finished quilt.
>
> *I just realized, this project may be Leon's attempt to make amends with the Mrs. Seems, she doesn't have a new tool cabinet.
>
> Sonny
>
Ill see if I can't get a picture of the quilt before she delivers it.
she is only doing the quilting of the top, middle, and bottom sections
so it will not be complete but you will get a good idea of what it will
look like.
;~) Of all the tools and equipment that I own, she has more money
invested. This is just one of three sewing machines, although the most
expensive.