Author Archives: andrewlorge

Cole’s “The Voyage of Life”: James Smillie’s Engravings and Puck’s Alternate take

Searched for Thomas Cole in the Library of Congress: Came across these items derived “The Voyage of Life” paintings:

James Smillie’s Engravings:

And Joseph Ferdinand Keppler’s take on the same subject from Puck in 1883:

Bear Mace Container with Secret Compartments

A friend of mine is about to make her annual trek across the vast wilderness of America.  She approached us with an idea:  She envisioned a vessel that could safely store a canister of bear mace and double as a inconspicuous hiding place to stash her  ummm.. valuables.  Laser cut boxes are second nature to every experienced CNC laser operator so this request was right up our alley.

Bear Mace Conveyance with a Secret Compartment

Bear Mace Conveyance with a Secret Compartment

We modified a few box files created in Rahul’s amazing online box making application, engraved a few pieces of vector art from vectorstock.com and then cut everything out from Baltic Birch plywood.  Total project time: approximately 2 hours.

Random File Button http://commons.wikimedia.org/

I spent a few hours pressing the random file button at commons.wikimedia.org. Here are some images I collected: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/luilc18f7gzc60j/jLF6pBlTpo

Some Highlights:

These Tables are Money

“With my mind on my money and my money on my mind:” Spacetime Designs has recently produced two monetarily themed end tables:

First up, the Wheel of Fortune table:

It spins!

The end table version of the centerpiece from the classic game show.  This table is constructed from 1/2″ birch and maple plywood.  The table top is printed with translucent inks to allow the wood grain to be visible through the colorful dollar amounts.  Glossy polyurethane finish.  Very easy to assemble/disassemble.  All you need is a phillips head screw driver. $95

 

And for seconds, the gold coin table:

Treasure!

A rich gold coin graphic is printed onto a birch plywood surface primed with iridescent white paint.  The table base is stained a deep brown.  This table looks exceptional holding a glass (glasses?) of beer, and the polyurethane topcoat is robust enough that you won’t even need a coaster.  Easy assembly (5 – 10 minutes) with a phillips head screw driver.  $80

 

 

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