Re: [piecepack] Re: Sample tiles

["Jorge Arroyo" <trozo@...>]

Hi

  Yes. It is alder (don't know if it's red alder), and it's quite expensive
(about 5? for a 60,5 cm x 10,1 cm plank). The place I bought the laser from
only sells 2 kinds of wood, this and another one that's more expensive, both
from the States. I bought a small number from this one to try. The problem
is that at 10,1cm wide, I can't fit two rows of tiles, so I have to use two
for a whole set (coins and pawns included). I'm thinking that I may use this
wood for smaller sets only, or by request...

  Today I bought some plywood, which is a lot cheaper and I can get it cut
to any size. I've adapted the design and tomorrow I'll be making some sample
sets. These will probably be the ones I sell. I'd like to get some local
solid wood, but it seems to be difficult if not impossible at a thickness of
less than 18mm, which is too much for my laser to cut... although I may get
it pre-cut to make bigger boards...

  I'll post pictures...

-Jorge

On 8/7/07, steve@bluepantherllc.com <steve@...> wrote:
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> Jorge:
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> That stuff looks like red alder - pretty expensive - at least in the
> states.
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> SJ
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> Jorge Arroyo writes:
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> > Hi
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> >   Here's a sample of some arms tiles and coins I did this morning. I
> have to
> > adjust the vertical alignment a bit, but it's looking pretty good:
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> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/makageorge/1028332813/
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> >   I'm not sure if I'll be using this wood for the final sets because
> it's a
> > bit expensive, but I might do some sets with it for now...
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> > Cheers,
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> > -Jorge
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