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Author:  baltimore [ Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:16 am ]
Post subject:  custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
Want your name on a go stone?
Want a logo engraved in a stainless steel stone?
Want a custom rank medallion?

I can offer these products through the use of new 3D printing, a cutting edge technology that builds up parts from particles. Materials available include several types of plastic, stainless steel, gold, and even glass.

I'll be able to post pictures of a stainless steel go stone with "AGA 1d" carved into it tomorrow. Until then feel free to browse my shop to see what is available already, and I'll be taking requests. Because of the nature of this 3d printing technology, small custom orders are available. It is the same price proportionally to print 1 object or 1000 objects, so there is no need for a minimum order!

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/baltimore


Here is a direct link to this stone:http://www.shapeways.com/model/148736/1d_stone.html?gid=mgaga
The price for a custom stainless steel stone is currently $25, and includes free shipping, and a $10 donation to the AGA!
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Please Please give me ideas of other things you'd like to see!
Author:  daniel_the_smith [ Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones
Wow, how does that work with stainless steel?

Can you do custom pieces if people supply 3d models?
Author:  baltimore [ Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:40 am ]
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hey if you've got your own 3d model... do it yourself! Check out what shapeways.com does =)

also, they made the front page of the ny times today! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/techn ... nt.html?hp

If someone wants the go stone without an aga donation, use this one: http://www.shapeways.com/model/155032/e ... tml?gid=mg
It is just $16 for the stainless steel version, and does not include an AGA donation. Shapeways does charge a minimum of $25 per order so you'll need to find another part to order.

'How does stainless steel work' you ask?? well, you upload a model, then some magic happens, and then you get the part! =)
read more details and watch a movie here: http://www.shapeways.com/materials/stainless_steel
Author:  daniel_the_smith [ Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones
Oh, I see, I thought you personally owned the printer, lol. Still, that's really cool.
Author:  baltimore [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones
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needs to be sanded/polished to bring out that true shine, but you get the idea.

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Author:  baltimore [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
It was brought to my attention that people may not realize that the object I am offering is the same size and shape as a go stone.

I can offer stones with anything engraved into them... not just ranks.

If you have a saying or slogan or symbol you'd like on one, I can do that too. something like "wish you played here?" or "your group is dead" or any kanji or name or date or tournament engraved in it. Minimum order is JUST ONE STONE!
Author:  kirkmc [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
I nice idea would be a "stone" with Sente on one side, and Gote on the other. :-)
Author:  baltimore [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
I'm placed a co-creator model on shapeways that les you type in whatever you want and order it.

http://www.shapeways.com/model/165741/go_stone.html?gid=mggostone
Author:  kirkmc [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
baltimore wrote:
I'm placed a co-creator model on shapeways that les you type in whatever you want and order it.

http://www.shapeways.com/model/165741/go_stone.html?gid=mggostone


It's not clear how this works - it says the minimum order is $25, so one can't order a single stone?

How much would shipping to France be?
Author:  baltimore [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
The stones are all $15 or $16, shapeways wont accept less than $25. So yes, sure, you can order a single stone, but since the minimum order is for $25 but you're wasting $9. Find something else on the site you'd like to spend the $9 on, or order two stones or something like that to not waste.

free shipping! =)

here is a gote/sente stone that I just made and is available now.

http://www.shapeways.com/model/165745/go_stone_gote_sente.html?gid=mg
Author:  PGWM [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:39 am ]
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so how much would it be if I wanted to order 181 white and 180 black 12mm thick go stones with the character for 'Hu'(Tiger) on them?
Author:  baltimore [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
361 stones would cost... way too much =) This manufacturing process is made for making a few custom things, and not a mass produced run.

I've gold plated the AGA 1D stone that I have, and it looks great!
Author:  DrStraw [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
baltimore wrote:
I can offer these products through the use of new 3D printing, a cutting edge technology that builds up parts from particles. Materials available include several types of plastic, stainless steel, gold, and even glass.

I'll be able to post pictures of a stainless steel go stone with "AGA 1d" carved into it tomorrow. Until then feel free to browse my shop to see what is available already, and I'll be taking requests. Because of the nature of this 3d printing technology, small custom orders are available. It is the same price proportionally to print 1 object or 1000 objects, so there is no need for a minimum order!


Hhm! I wonder what a set of gold and silver stones would cost? The material alone would probably cost about $125,000 if each stone were half an ounce.
Author:  baltimore [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
I made and sent out a stone to Madge Martin in France, with a few initials engraved. Polished stainless steel. She loved it.

here is her stone before the polishing:
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Author:  bogiesan [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: custom go stones - with your rank and/or aga number
Cool but what about laser engraving slate and shell?

David boise id
Author:  EdLee [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:57 am ]
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Hi baltimore,
baltimore wrote:
new 3D printing, a cutting edge technology that builds up parts from particles.
Is there information somewhere online (wikipedia?) that describes the physics and engineering of this technology?
Author:  hyperpape [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:31 am ]
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EdLee wrote:
Is there information somewhere online (wikipedia?) that describes the physics and engineering of this technology?
Yes :roll: . I assume you wanted assurances that the article is accurate and informative, but I can't personally give you that.
Author:  EdLee [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:54 am ]
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Thanks, hyperpape. I'm just curious. :)
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