Proclivities wrote:
  Yeah, we used to get sample parts of things like ball bearings, where the balls rolled in the races, all made in one shot. Little wrenches and tools too, all made at once. Right here on my desk I have what looks like a chess piece, a little 'castle tower', which has a spiral staircase inside!

The original materials were UV-cured liquid, and the part rose up out of the bath a few thousandths at a time. They were very brittle, and would warp if not supported very carefully. They were great for shape studies and concepts, but once we got to the detail design, we had to switch to machined models ($$$$). Today's materials are vastly superior, obviously. Some folks talk of using Rapid Prototype (RP) processes for production parts, which seems feasible for low volumes, but I don't see it ever competing with injection-molding and other high-volume processes. But with the progress they've made, who knows?

 cc_rider wrote: 
I hadn't seen demonstrations with moving parts before - not that they didn't exist, I just hadn't seen them.  Pretty cool stuff.

 cc_rider wrote: 
I saw something similar in a high school technology lab a few years ago.

 Beaker wrote:  it's funny to me how people think this stuff is brand new. We've been using similar processes for many years. The difference now is mostly in the materials and the level of detail. But it is still pretty cool.

 Beaker wrote: 
Excellent demonstration!

Need help making teeth (Fremont)

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Date: 2011-08-10, 5:18PM PDT
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PostingID: 2540597023

 cc_rider wrote: 
"It's Shabbos"

 BlueHeronDruid wrote:
 
Since 'It' is a percentage of 'loyalties', I'm pretty sure the net result will be ZERO, regardless.

 Manbird wrote: 
It. It would be based on percentage. What is it? I don't know what it is! Help!

Based on what now?

Need 3D animators. (san jose south)

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Date: 2011-08-09, 10:21PM PDT
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I want my MTV

NEED HELP TO DESIGN A LOGO FOR A COPMANY (SAN JOSE)

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Date: 2011-08-09, 8:23PM PDT
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 Manbird wrote: 
I'll be more than happy to "help you out"; which way did you come in?  Otherwise, pick a window.

I need a flyer designed for a small business (rohnert pk / cotati)

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Date: 2011-08-02, 4:51PM PDT
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The conversation yesterday:

• What's your schedule tomorrow?
• I'm not going to the office, so whenever's fine.
• Well I have to be blah de blah and then blah de blah
• Okay
• What time is too early?
• Hmm?
• What time do you get up? Are you up at 8?
• Of course
• Okay then.
• Perfect.

 
 
*looks at clock*
*wonders if 'are you up at 8' was just survey-taking or if she meant she'd be here at 8* 
 
edit: called at 8:45 to say she's on her way. This is what I get for saying I'd do this 5-minute job in exchange for beer.  

 starcloud wrote: 
I would have paid the guy $25 doll hairs and my best pair of Levis for the privilege. But He probably got somebody right away. Oh well. 

 Manbird wrote: 
I would've done this for $7 (NOT)

Hand Drawings to Photoshop (sunnyvale)

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Date: 2011-07-14, 4:14PM PDT
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 Businessgypsy wrote: 
Oh yeah.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote: It's just similar to Hobo. Friendly Bear Bold. It's the least you can do for such a discerning client. Wouldn't recommend dropping the kids off, 'tho.

 Businessgypsy wrote: 
  Cripes.