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I found that in lower lighting the reflection off the fluid was easy to read, but it sounds like I have to come up with a countermeasure.
I sent it out thinking it would be okay, but I guess I miscalculated the amount of people having difficulty reading it, I feel bad, I lamented over trying something but ultimately let it go, and guys, it was because of time, I knew adding another operation to the stick which already has 10 different ops already was just going to make it take too much time, I'm so sorry if it's difficult to read.
Previously when I was trying to sort out the stick markings, I had considered trying to apply something, but I thought sanding or grinding marks would look unprofessional, I was trying to not have it look like a backyard stick, which to me it still does because of the markings on the back. I tried drilling holes at every diamond, not feasible, I ordered carbide bits even, it would have taken forever and would have eaten drill bits, I also tried punching it with a center punch, looked cheesy, but that actually works well as they capture the fluid, but it makes the stick ugly, there was no good option.
The only finish that I thought would be somewhat acceptable is a shot peen finish, it should be rough enough to hold the fluid but still allow me to etch over the top of it, but the thought of buying a blast cabinet and taping each stick and blasting the ends was too much.
I will see what I can suggest, I think the sandpaper rolled around a pencil and raked across the stick may be about it, I will see.
And in case anybody is wondering "10 ops?"
1 remove roll pin, turn handle over, make sure rubber seal is correctly oriented, most wern't
2 Acetone wipe original text from stick
3 Stamp new text, must be run through fixture twice for proper appearance.
4 Etch diamonds and numbers.
5 Etch check hot in park text
6 Etch Mike's Build shop text
7 Bend tip
8 Polish tip (from dipstick #13 on)
9 Size dipstick to hose.
10 Engrave serial number on stick
I did not incluse the initial measuring or the straightness check, all these things take a lot of time.
Again, I apologize, I had to try and see how much of a problem it was before I made a change, I thought, "I wear glasses and I can see it" I actually use the reflection off the stick with the amber marker light, works well, at least to me.
I sent it out thinking it would be okay, but I guess I miscalculated the amount of people having difficulty reading it, I feel bad, I lamented over trying something but ultimately let it go, and guys, it was because of time, I knew adding another operation to the stick which already has 10 different ops already was just going to make it take too much time, I'm so sorry if it's difficult to read.
Previously when I was trying to sort out the stick markings, I had considered trying to apply something, but I thought sanding or grinding marks would look unprofessional, I was trying to not have it look like a backyard stick, which to me it still does because of the markings on the back. I tried drilling holes at every diamond, not feasible, I ordered carbide bits even, it would have taken forever and would have eaten drill bits, I also tried punching it with a center punch, looked cheesy, but that actually works well as they capture the fluid, but it makes the stick ugly, there was no good option.
The only finish that I thought would be somewhat acceptable is a shot peen finish, it should be rough enough to hold the fluid but still allow me to etch over the top of it, but the thought of buying a blast cabinet and taping each stick and blasting the ends was too much.
I will see what I can suggest, I think the sandpaper rolled around a pencil and raked across the stick may be about it, I will see.
And in case anybody is wondering "10 ops?"
1 remove roll pin, turn handle over, make sure rubber seal is correctly oriented, most wern't
2 Acetone wipe original text from stick
3 Stamp new text, must be run through fixture twice for proper appearance.
4 Etch diamonds and numbers.
5 Etch check hot in park text
6 Etch Mike's Build shop text
7 Bend tip
8 Polish tip (from dipstick #13 on)
9 Size dipstick to hose.
10 Engrave serial number on stick
I did not incluse the initial measuring or the straightness check, all these things take a lot of time.
Again, I apologize, I had to try and see how much of a problem it was before I made a change, I thought, "I wear glasses and I can see it" I actually use the reflection off the stick with the amber marker light, works well, at least to me.
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