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retracting nameplates
Last Post 19 Nov 2008 05:30 PM by Gene McDonald. 8 Replies.
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Travis H
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| 18 Nov 2008 01:13 PM |
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I have a project doing the city councel chambers. At their main desk where 9 people sit they would like me to build up the front for a place to put a name plate.
I was thinking of building a nameplate box that sunk into the desk and then when in use they could push on the box so it would rise from within the table and then they could insert their name plate.
the nameplates I was thinking of cutting lumistone and inlaying there name with black letters. Ocassionaly they have to turn off the lights for projectors to run and show (whatever) and I thougt it would look cool if at that point their name plates glowed
My question is.... hardware to do this ???? what where how ??? |
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Lenny E
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| 18 Nov 2008 03:26 PM |
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Hi Travis,
That sounds like a great use for Lumistone. May I ask a few questions and make a few observations? Will the name plates be flat (horizontal, like a countertop surface) or vertical, or at a 45% angle to the light source? The reason I ask is that Lumistone gets the best charge when its 90% to the incoming light (for example a countertop being charged by overhead light). Depending on the type of light, strength and charging time ,45% degree angles can work well also
Id like to suggest that you take a small scrap piece of Lumistone and place it on site in the exact position and angle it will be located. (or you can sqeeze out some lumistone inlay kit into a paper cup to make a puck). Allow it to charge, under the council chamber lights and turn off the lights, and close the blinds to see if the glow is adequate. Ambient Background light sometimes makes Lumistone less dramatic. It allows you and your customer to see the effect beforehand (consider it a sales tool).
Don’t get me wrong, Im not trying to talk you out of Lumistone, I just want to make sure it gives you all the razzle dazzle you are seeking. Thanks for your interest in Lumistone, and please don’t hesitate to ask any questions if I can be of assistance. As for the exact how to of fabricating this , Im going to leave you in the excellent hands of Fabnetters for that. 
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Andy
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| 18 Nov 2008 04:46 PM |
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I think www.Rockler.com has something like what you are looking for. It is a good idea if the mechanism isn't too expensive. |
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Gene McDonald
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| 18 Nov 2008 05:09 PM |
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Travis whats up man..how ya been doing???...anyway, i like the idea of the push up thing and then the insert of the name plate..but thats too much work for a city council member...
if the name plate is in a drawer or on a shelf , it can get dirty lost or forgotten, they can even drop it and break it.
can you do a 4" high apron which also hides their hands and pad and paper stuff...some even have their martini..this way you can tell them it hides their presentation papers, etc and the microphone wires, desktop lights etc..then the plate just drops in the top, when the plate changes names you just push it up and change it
i guess im suggesting a design that is bascially a table top type podium wrap with slots for plates...by all means use Lumistone...if the budget isnt there for the sheets, get the inlay cartridge and put it in some color other than white
I like the glass series of avonite then the Lumistone.inlay filler it will glow and when its not it stands out anyway .the desk top lights can be positioned to shine on the nameplate also...i can see the design..just dont know if im expressing it well.. go for it. |
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Tom M
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| 18 Nov 2008 07:50 PM |
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Travis,
If the standard position for the Lumistone nameplates is either retracted, or in a drawer, I don't see where it will get the charge. I wonder if you could make the plate out of the glowy stuff and insert a negative of the name. Less expensive when they get booted or elected down the road, as it could be solid plastic - and you would be happy to make new ones at will, for a price that is reasonable. |
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| 19 Nov 2008 06:59 AM |
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Gene McDonald
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| 19 Nov 2008 07:39 AM |
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dat was funny Kelsey!!! I now hafta resend my design option....I agree with Kelsey so now ya gotta get some glow in the dark plastic from the Halloween store and write out their names with a sharpie and bang a nail to their desk...  |
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Travis H
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| 19 Nov 2008 09:07 AM |
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Gene, Whats up dude. I have been kinda slow so spending most of my time chasing work. It funny that when things get slow I always end up with all this weird work. Oh well better than sittin around eatin bon bons.  1. Gene, they would actually prefer the apron. I was just thinkin it would be cool to have a retractable box that could hold a name plate. 2. My problem with the apron is he wants me to build up the fron but not box it in. Dont know why. He says it would be to hard to get electrical outlets in if I box it. I told him yea but if I dont box it where are you going to mount the outlets, they cant just sit there. 3. Lumistone: I am a little concerned about the lumistone do to the fact that the lighting in the room would not be enough to charge them. They would have to be romoved and stored in another room with better lighting. Hey I gotta cut a couple jobs.. will post more a litttle later. Gene maybe I could send you some drawings and you could give me some ideas on the apron. I dont think I have your email though. |
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Gene McDonald
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| 19 Nov 2008 05:30 PM |
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USE THE PRIVATE MESSENGER SERVICE ANDY HOOKED UP...IF NOT
INFO@GOTGREENCOUNTERTOPS.COM
GREAT TO HEAR YA..the light charge thing is what i was concerned about...thats why if ya could have positioned that desk light..which can be angle to highlight the name somehow would be charging it up, then when they click it off
I also would like to think about backlight avonite while they are there and lights are on and when they want it off maybe the backlighting could also be enough to charge it up while dark???order a few tubes and start playing with it... |
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