Star Wars Tactical Display Screen | Glowforge Project

[@KerriGilpin]

Oh dang! The GLOWFORGE! (Wiping my my drool) what a great first project for it! 👍

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks Kerri!

[@KerriGilpin]

I also need to say- you didn’t get giddy or gush about the glowforge at all, which is very professional... I’d like to see the outtakes 😂 I’d be a stumbling mess, and it’s so super cool that it came with some “test” materials that you were able to use. Was that chip board or pressboard or what that you used for the base- that light puck is pretty cool, I immediately wonder how I can mod a tap light to be the same. On a side note, I had a thought for lights recently and looked on Amazon for it - a set of outdoor lights or string lights that could either be electric plug or solar. Like a detachable part of the end of the cord that you can interchange. Never found anything but googled it and there’s either kits or directions to convert. I don’t want to convert, I want to interchange solar and electric at my will... does that make sense? Maybe I’m not using the correct search terms but would you ever consider something like that as a project? Or am I wishing beyond technology? (I doubt I am)

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahaha. There are no outtakes because I always delete them to keep them from coming back to haunt me. The board I used for the light was just a 1/8 MDF board that I got off amazon. Nothing fancy, but great for building so many things! As for your lighting idea, the issue is that solar is typically 12 or 24v and wall power is 110v. So they'd have to build in some kind of step down/up so that both could be used.

[@nichicakes]

My hubs is convinced youve done voiceover work for something we may have heard before... not sure if thats possible but thought you may get a kick out of that 😉

[@VanOaksProps]

Nope. No professional voice over work, but as a kid I was a professional singer for movies/commercials.

[@ROGUESQUADGARAGE]

That looks great!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@CGRTist]

That came out really well! Love the design of the screen and base!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks Ron!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

This is really cool Derek and fun to see you creating with these new toys. Based on what I'm hearing you will be able to purchase the tools, materials, and create your own Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars themed room and still save money. Keep up the great work.

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahaha. Sad but true.

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Awesome video and brilliant finish mate. Well done. Shared 👊

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I'm so jealous of your Glow Forge. Hehehe. This turned out great! May the Force be with you!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Man that looks so good. I’ve been wanting a glowforge for years…Great Job!

[@VanOaksProps]

You should!

[@jasperjanderson]

Awesome. Definitely going to remember that automatic vacuum switch. Good tip.

[@VanOaksProps]

Yeah. It's designed for use with a shop vac/dust collection and table saw/miter saw, but the uses go way beyond that. Plus it allowed me to put it out of the way and I never have to remember to turn it on/off.

[@Tat2dqtz]

I will be adding the pro to my collection soon! Glad you’ve gotten one as well. May the force be with you.

[@VanOaksProps]

That’s awesome! I’m really enjoying mine. Be sure to use my referral link when you do.

[@Tat2dqtz]

@@VanOaksProps certainly. where do you have it posted?

[@VanOaksProps]

@@Tat2dqtz it’s Glowforge.com/vanoaksprops

[@FabWorks80]

I'm blown away, Derek...I need a Glowforge!!! Amazing work bro!

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes you do. Thanks again for the assist with the artwork!

[@mister_scott]

So happy for you, Derek! The display turned out great and the Pro makes the work look easy (time-elapsing 3 hours helps, too). Congratulations. Can't wait to see what else you make with it.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks buddy! It’s always fun to have new toys, especially ones that make work faster!

[@matthewrmyers]

That looks Amazing!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Love the idea I recently purchased a glowforge as well and have been trying to teach my self Inkscape I Am excited to learn thing from the maker community!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Good luck and of course message me if you have any issues.

[@frankenmonkey87]

Looks so good Derek. We have the same exhaust hose!

[@VanOaksProps]

Cool! Thanks so much.

[@cessers]

Holy sheep sh#t! That looks amazing. I thought I was living the dream with a 3D printer... I'm really excited to see what you do with the Glowforge!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahahaha. Yeah, it's a really impressive machine. Oh, the things I'll make with it...

[@trytofinishsomething]

Nice!! Glowforge has picked a great guinea pig! Can't wait to see what you do with it and then steal the ideas and make stuff on mine!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Hahahaha! Is it stealing if I give it away in weekly videos? I don't think so, you're in the clear. hahaha

[@trytofinishsomething]

@@VanOaksProps Fair enough!

[@wolfman75]

Cool!!!! Thank You!!! 👍😎🎃💀

[@InteractiveRealm]

Welcome to the forge family! Glowbi Won welcomes you.. what did you name yours? Also do you do sticker swaps?

[@VanOaksProps]

I haven’t named it yet. I’ve never done a sticker swap but I’d happily send some your way

[@InteractiveRealm]

@@VanOaksProps sticker swaps are big in the maker community.. I'll send you my address thru Instagram and when I get your mail I'll have an address to send you my stickers.

[@Craftlngo]

noice!

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

Cool

[@GarlandLym]

Between you, Brian, and a few other creators….my ability to resist dropping $5k on a glow forge is getting much harder. Awesome project and great job showing a brief look at the operation and exhaust options

[@OfficialGlitchLab]

oof 3 hour project. Yeah... Also Welcome to the GF family. Please do your HW on the machine and know what parts to have extras of. If you have any questions you can always reach out to us we love to help other makers. The GF is a great machine when it works but when it fails support is very hard to get in a timely manor.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!!

[@ironmanshredder3699]

Is there a site or even downloads sold for the Start Wars Themed etches?

[@VanOaksProps]

I sell some in my Etsy shop - vanoaksprops.etsy.com

[@ironmanshredder3699]

I didn't see any downloads, only already made items. I was more referring to etching with GlowPro downloads for example. I am very proficient in Solid Works but just now learning the whole 2D laser designs@@VanOaksProps

[@ViQRoy89]

Save 500?? Waiit. How much is it to begin with? Ooh wee

[@VanOaksProps]

That's correct. They're pricey for sure, but man, this thing is awesome. It's literally been running every waking hour since it arrived.

[@ViQRoy89]

Right, seriously. I wouldn't mind one of everything from your etsy, I tell youu what. I don't even have a decent computer any more though.( And I used to program them.) So I gotta start with that. Then I would love something like that. And a eligoo, and a metal cnc. Ha. I can dream

[@heartsongdjs]

Schweeeet!!

[@VanOaksProps]

I’m really happy with how it turned out.

[@psiwire]

$7000? Yikes.

[@VanOaksProps]

I know it’s not in everyone’s budget (mine included) but I think it’s worth every penny.