Brad,
I love the setup and technique. Are you gluing the framing to the plywood before you route?
capnTelescope wrote:I did some looking for bright (shiny) anodized aluminum and found 4x10 sheets for ~$125 plus shipping. That sound about right to you? They didn't say where they were. shipping could cost more than the metal. I also found a place in the DFW area: Wrisco Industries.
Also there is bright gold anodized. That would be different. I doubt anyone makes trim extrusions in that color, though. Drat.
That's about what I paid 5 years ago. I think I had the mirror bright or bright clear anodizing. I know when I ordered it they were going to charge shipping if I needed it right away or I could wait until their regular restocking delivery truck came around in 2-3 weeks. I waited and saved the shipping money. Regal Plastics is where I bought my aluminum. I believe they have an office in Austin.
capnTelescope wrote:Was Ralph's Pizza still there when you were? They did me some harm a time or two. I don't remember Sparky's. There's a couple of possible reasons why.
Yes, Ralph's was one of my haunts. Sparky's was at Eastgate - Texas and Walton - just across from the main entrance to the campus. On Tuesday's you could purchase a pitcher of beer for the price of your class - in my case 79 cents.
Take care,
Tom