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If you want someone done right... (Engraving content)
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The case pictured is not, the OC case it is off being engraved. That is a spare case that the old crowns caseback fit on so I know the new caseback will fit the OC case.
The OC case cant be used to build a 9401/9411 and later since it does not have the correct profile but is correct for some 7928s and 7016 that have a thin case profile like a Rolex 5513 of the same era.
Unpolished 7928:
9411:
Unpolished 7928:
9411:
@matzemedia @brekker0 - I'm dabbling with Tinkercad, could you please help with how to use a picture of say a rolex caseback and turn the characters into objects to create "holes" in an object sized as a metal plate?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sorry, I don't know anything about CAD Tools. But @dpd3672 can maybe help.
Thank you @newest dude on the forum for the outstanding work and service
Thank you @miami_YG for make this possible
Thank you @miami_YG for make this possible
You have to take a 2D image, drag it into Tinkercad as a negative, and combine it with your template. You can start with a 2D photograph, but it takes some manipulation in photoshop or similar to clean it up.
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Looks amazing!Thank you @newest dude on the forum for the outstanding work and service
Thank you @miami_YG for make this possible
Can you please tell me what OC case stands for and where can I buy it?The OC case cant be used to build a 9401/9411 and later since it does not have the correct profile but is correct for some 7928s and 7016 that have a thin case profile like a Rolex 5513 of the same era.
Unpolished 7928:
9411:
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I have finally found a bit of time to make some experiments with engraving….
I had a luck to buy a pneumatic engraving machine.. of course this have to be changed to make so tiny engravings, so I did it. Pls do not ask how but it seems so I am near to get a good results..
I had a luck to buy a pneumatic engraving machine.. of course this have to be changed to make so tiny engravings, so I did it. Pls do not ask how but it seems so I am near to get a good results..
First try… I have to learn to align the case position
Haha yes - try and error is good but expensive haha... I think, we all learned by try & errorgo for it
Okay… try nr. 2 is better, but I see that the rotating axis is absolutely necessary for an acceptable quality. So I will order the driver and axis and will try to install this right.
I will come back to this project in 1-2 months again, after all parts were arrived.
I will come back to this project in 1-2 months again, after all parts were arrived.
The turned axis is 100% needed. The engraving is very nice in the middle but very blass on the sides.Forget the axis-device.... Do a line in 2 steps: left side - turn a little - right side! ....usually it works fine out
To turn the case manually is not for me sorry - too big chance to make mistakes. I want to build a machine that make the engravings automatically in perfect quality in any fonts I need. This is little bit complicated but I think it is worth it, and what is more important I do have fun to build it
...sounds like a lot of ambitionThe turned axis is 100% needed. The engraving is very nice in the middle but very blass on the sides.
To turn the case manually is not for me sorry - too big chance to make mistakes. I want to build a machine that make the engravings automatically in perfect quality in any fonts I need. This is little bit complicated but I think it is worth it, and what is more important I do have fun to build it
I#m really curious on the outcome... would eliminate a lot of boobytraps on the path!!! Good luck Thank you.. I am not in rush - I do just do enjoying the development process right now.. I am sure I will get the good quality with the time....sounds like a lot of ambition
Finally this weekend I had time left to proceed on my nice @drvintage case (...but no time left for the lume-job)...
