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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

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From: Bristol,RI, USA
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posted June 04, 2014 09:56 PM

I just finished this project. Thanks to Steve Clare for the scan of the ELMO logo. It's made from foam board. I even made a compartment for a take up reel. total cost of material...8.00 including the black tape and latch.

[ June 05, 2014, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: Pasquale DAlessio ]

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted June 04, 2014 11:22 PM

Good job Pat, but the logo is not like that, unfortunately.

How strong is the cardboard, btw.

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I just have to find a latch for it now.

Probably you can use magnet or Velcro as they are easy to get installed.

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Dominique De Bast
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posted June 05, 2014 12:13 AM

I am impressed. Well done !

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David Ollerearnshaw
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From: Penistone Sheffield UK
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posted June 05, 2014 02:01 AM

What is form board?

I have something I bought from an art shop but it doesn't seem strong enough.

Does look nice.

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Kevin Hassall
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From: Walsall, England
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posted June 05, 2014 05:37 AM

thats looks great pat

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Roger Shunk
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posted June 05, 2014 08:12 AM

Nice job Pat I did not no you are so talented! What's next a vinyl cover? Did Elmo ever make a vinyl cover for the ST-1200 series?
EIKI made a really nice vinyl cover for their 16mm projectors and I would love to have one for the Elmo ST-1200HD if one were available. I would be your first customer Pat if you ever make a vinyl cover.

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted June 05, 2014 08:31 AM

Eiki had nice vinyl covers for their projectors. If I could sew I would give it a try. But I just may give it a go anyway. I'm thinking of the same material used for gas grill covers. Hmmm wheels are turning. [Confused]

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David

Foam board is about 1/4" thick and used mainly for posters and grafts etc. It consist of a layer of thick paper then foam then paper again. It is very light. It's not strong like wood but remember this is more like a dust cover. Plus the weight of the Elmo is on the handle not the case.
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Winbert

Correct that is not the logo but the ELMO letters on the front of the case. Steve Clare took a photo of it so I could make it.

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David Ollerearnshaw
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From: Penistone Sheffield UK
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posted June 05, 2014 08:40 AM

Got it. Had a look in "The Range" a diy store here in the UK. They sell form board large A1 sizes.

Also looking at my local supermarket and wondering if the advertising signs they use are the same.

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Roger Shunk
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From: Phoenix, AZ
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posted June 05, 2014 10:31 AM

Give it a go Pat you can do it! If you are successful I think a lot of the forum members would purchase one from you and I would be your first customer!

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Dominique De Bast
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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted June 05, 2014 12:21 PM

It would be nice to have a source of dust covers for projectors. Isn't it possible to "copy" some with a 3d printer ?

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