Iron Ether Subterranea

[eveilleu]

It can take 10 to 20 minutes for the CNC to engrave one box. What takes the longest are deep/wide areas like the 'N' in Nimbus or the IE logo, because it can't engrave that depth in one pass - it has to go back and forth over the same line, each time stepping down slightly. These widest parts cut nearly all the way through the thickness of the enclosure, so the IE takes longer than all the control labels combined.

Another interesting thing is that it's possible to engrave after paint, so that negative space is painted and the text is silvery (clear-coated aluminum) - inverted from the usual effect.

That must look bad ass! So much cooler then just paint!

So... Wanna do IE mags for my car

 

[fivestringgecko]

These widest parts cut nearly all the way through the thickness of the enclosure, so the IE takes longer than all the control labels combined.

Ooooo... idea..... Can I order a custom Subterranea and have you actually cut all the way through, and then light it from the inside as the on/off LED?

5sg.

 

[Taylor Livingston]

Yep, that's what I was talking about in my edited post on the last page, but there's a caveat: since the engraving/routing bit is cylindrical, it can't cut points/corners/serifs if you are routing with the side of the bit. So my standard graphic style and typeface wouldn't come out right as everything would be rounded off where it shouldn't be. I've got some ideas on how to work within this limitation, though.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Yep, that's what I was talking about in my edited post on the last page, but there's a caveat: since the engraving/routing bit is cylindrical, it can't cut points/corners/serifs if you are routing with the side of the bit. So my standard graphic style and typeface wouldn't come out right as everything would be rounded off where it shouldn't be. I've got some ideas on how to work within this limitation, though.

Ah ha! I didn't see that edit!

Well, I've been thinking about a Subterranea for a while... if you need someone to give it a try, I could probably be talked into it pretty easily.

5sg.

 

[M Sterling]

I think the new enclosures are absolutely beautiful. Love the 3D effect the engraving gives.

 

[jwr]

Yep, that's what I was talking about in my edited post on the last page, but there's a caveat: since the engraving/routing bit is cylindrical, it can't cut points/corners/serifs if you are routing with the side of the bit. So my standard graphic style and typeface wouldn't come out right as everything would be rounded off where it shouldn't be. I've got some ideas on how to work within this limitation, though.

Taylor,

I wanted to say thank you for sharing this info. I half expected you not to tell me how you're doing the graphics! haha! So awesome dude. I really, really like the way they turn out.

I can't get that kind of depth with my laser machine, and figured it had to be something like CNC. Those things are awesome!! If I had the expendable cash, I'd invest in one. You can do so much with them.

I really want to make my own pickguards (sorry for the subject change), but can't find a good source for this yet.

At any rate, expect an order from me hopefully sometime this summer!

 

[aRandomAggie]

Ordered my SubT and the end of May, and after seeing the engraved enclosure pics on here, I really can't wait for it to show up!

 

[HolmeBass]

Got the email from Taylor, I should be getting mine this week! I'm excited like a school girl waiting for prom. Yeesh.

 

[p0k]

Ordered mine at the beginning of May. Taylor had told me he thought it would ship last week but still haven't gotten the magical tracking number email...can't wait!

 

[Mcdannel1]

Has anyone received a tracking number yet? Ordered my on the 18th of May. Still haven't heard any thing yet.

 

[HolmeBass]

Yeah, me neither. I am quite the very disappoint. I haz a sad.

 

[p0k]

No tracking number for me either...

 

[Taylor Livingston]

Hey fellas, apologies for the delay. I received many more orders since reopening than I anticipated and my time estimation was off as a result. I've posted an update on the Iron Ether homepage if you haven't seen it yet. The idea is to simultaneously address the dreaded waiting and also give myself an opportunity to experiment with some ideas without worrying that they're too weird.

Lots of stuff shipped this week but if you weren't in that bunch, lots more shipping on Monday.

 

[Mcdannel1]

I must check my email a thousand times a day! Lol

 

[yaksonator]

Im waiting with a smile on my face.

 

[eveilleu]

I was wondering about that in the car today, when you opened the flood gates, how deep in orders where you Taylor? I have a feeling a LOT of us had our paypal locked and loaded.

I also wanted to thank you Taylor for taking the time to let me know what was going.

Eric

 

[aRandomAggie]

I was wondering about that in the car today, when you opened the flood gates, how deep in orders where you Taylor? I have a feeling a LOT of us had our paypal locked and loaded.

I also wanted to thank you Taylor for taking the time to let me know what was going.

Eric

I was thinking the same thing today. Good problem to have I guess!

 

[Robin Ruscio]

I think it makes more sense for you to build batches. Hopefully that speeds things up and is more efficient!

 

[lefty007]

There is a giant hole in my pedalboard waiting for my Subterranea to arrive. I feel like when I was working on the nursery when my daughter was about to be born. LOL.

 

[jwr]

Taylor, just read the update on your site, and think you're doing things the best way now. IMO custom orders just don't work when you get as popular as a company like yours is. Most guys don't offer them anymore now anyway. Unless you're just the best at begging or don't mind waiting forever. I'm looking forward to snagging some IE when you get things built up!! I've owned almost all your pedals at one point and their all amazing.