[sudo-discuss] help with laser cutting (& design) ?

[hol at gaskill.com]

 what's the outer diameter of the test tube vases? could just lay it out
by hand and use a hole saw. faster.

On 2015-06-09 16:33, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote: 

> Hi all,
> 
> I've been meaning to design and laser cut a contraption for our Science Sideshow at the Cal Academy NightLive LIVE [2] event this Thursday evening, but I'm rapidly running out of time.
> 
> Anyone able to give me a hand?
> 
> Basically, I found these vases that look just like giant test tubes - long cylinder with a rounded bottom. So now I want to make a giant test tube rack, and have them sitting at our booth with some food color and dry ice, steaming away. Would look awesome!
> 
> I got about halfway through designing the thing in Inkscape, but I've never dealt with designing fasteners for plywood before. Needs to have a wide base so it doesn't tip over, but also needs to be hangable from a wall, so the base may need to be removable.
> 
> If I were to order this through Ponoko, I'd probably go with something like their 1/4 inch amber bamboo plywood [3]. Is there any plywood at Sudo? Recommendations for a good place to buy nice plywood?
> 
> Patrik 
> 
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http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/show-material/226-bamboo-amber-3-ply
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