Here is a 1776 effects BuzzSaw that was built for my good friend who owns a local bike shop in my area. I am a long time cyclist (mountain and road biking) and his shop has been my go-to for nearly 20 years of cycling.
Really its a "fully functional" promotional piece and tribute to the bike shop as my friend is not a musician (however is a huge music lover). I made a small display to also promote my wares to some of his customers who might be interested so its a win-win for all. He loves it even though he has no idea how to operate it ;D
(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/2066/buzzfuzz2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/buzzfuzz2.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img822/8279/buzzfuzz3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/buzzfuzz3.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img829/8543/buzzfuzz5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/buzzfuzz5.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img842/8782/buzzfuzzguts.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/buzzfuzzguts.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/9726/buzzfuzz7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/buzzfuzz7.jpg/)
bee-utiful.
That is really sharp looking! Hope it draws some work your way for you!
Wow Pryde! Great looking build.
now that's a real looker!
great work sir!
Nice gift for your friend, great looking pedal, love the little cogs around the knobs, great advertising for you, a winner all round IMO, all the best, Matt.
NICE!
Josh
Those are some sick graphics! That is not only a great way to promote the shop and your biz; it is going to be a great conversation piece for sure! I may have to do the same for my friends music shop!
It seems like I'm always asking you how you did that. So here goes, is that a waterslide and envirotex ( envirotec?) I've really got to try that.
Thanks everyone. I think it is for sure a cool way to promote some business and a cool conversation piece for curious onlookers. Its a bit of a bummer that such a great circuit (Thanks Josh!) won't be used musically but I still have my own buzzsaw so all is good.
@billstein
It is just a inkjet waterslide decal and some clear-gloss enamel to top it off, no envirotex. After building so many pedals, I got the waterslide/clear-coat down fairly well; however, I do want to try envirotex as it does look great.
Wow! I love the sprockets under the knobs and against the honey comb pattern.
+1 on Jon's "bee-eautiful". Your stuff looks like how I envision my stuff. It just inspires me to make awesome looking pedals. Nice job.
Very cool! I'm a mountain biker when my allergies aren't killing me. How geeky is it that I think I recognize the tread pattern of the knobby tracks in the graphic? (WTB Weirwolf? (http://www.wtb.com/products/weirwolf))
Quote from: slimtriggers on June 14, 2013, 12:00:02 AM
Very cool! I'm a mountain biker when my allergies aren't killing me. How geeky is it that I think I recognize the tread pattern of the knobby tracks in the graphic? (WTB Weirwolf? (http://www.wtb.com/products/weirwolf))
Ha I think you're right. I had some of those at some point but run maxxis crossmarks now. I need all the help I can get with lightweight components these days ;D
Looks like that should create quite the buzz.
LOVE the graphics on this. The sprockets... the honeycomb... color choices... man, killer design.
I just bought my first cyclocross bike... so I appreciate this even more now ;D
Quote from: pryde on June 13, 2013, 12:06:34 AM
@billstein
It is just a inkjet waterslide decal and some clear-gloss enamel to top it off, no envirotex. After building so many pedals, I got the waterslide/clear-coat down fairly well; however, I do want to try envirotex as it does look great.
Thanks. Got one more. What kind of clear-coat do you use?
This is a really nice build. I am impressed with how good the label looks.
Quote from: billstein on June 14, 2013, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: pryde on June 13, 2013, 12:06:34 AM
@billstein
It is just a inkjet waterslide decal and some clear-gloss enamel to top it off, no envirotex. After building so many pedals, I got the waterslide/clear-coat down fairly well; however, I do want to try envirotex as it does look great.
Thanks. Got one more. What kind of clear-coat do you use?
I use this exact stuff in the picture.
Spray technique is important:
Do 2 spray "sessions" about 5-6 minutes apart.
Hold about 10-12 inches away and spray a smooth, even coat forward, back, then forward again (i.e. 3 passes total). Repeat this in about 5-6 minutes as first coat has time to settle/smooth out.
You can spray the enclosure propped at an angle but make sure you place it flat right after spraying
With a little practice you should get a glass-smooth finish
Thanks for the details.