Modular Synth Panels

This is what JP had to say about his process:

> I bring my PDF artworks (USB key)  to a specialized photocopy shop,
> then they print them on auto-adhesive vinyl. This does a very nice job
> but not scratch proof.. So the second step is to bring the 8.5" X
> 11"photocopies
> to a laminating shop. 
> (The places where they 'oven' transparent plastics
> over big pictures then glue them on a wood frame.)
> The idea is to just oven that transparent film over my
> layout vinyls to make them scratch proof and that's it !
> I just align the final artwork over my aluminum plates
> and stick them over.
> I punch all the holes and VOILÀ !
> By the way I have some 'real' silkscreened modules
> in my modular mixed with my own 'vinyled' front paneled
> modules and you can't barely see the 'look' differences.  

sdiy group is located here:

http://dropmix.xs4all.nl/mailman/listinfo/synth-diy

On 2010-10-08, at 7:43 AM, Jim Coursey wrote:

> Thanks!  Looks good.  Does anyone know what stock / process he uses for his decals?
> 
> Also wondering for those who have used hole punches before -- I have a handheld, and it's my experience thus far that I can't punch into a finished panel without scarring the decal around the hole a bit.  Usually there is a ring left over at the end.  Would getting a table punch (not that I can afford it) solve this problem?  Any other suggestions?
> 
> It's obviously much better to be able to decal first, then punch, as JP seems to do.
> 
> And lastly, where is this SDIY group?  I've looked for it on yahoogroups and only find dead groups littered with spam.
> 
> -Jim
> 
> --- In ModularSynthPanels@yahoogroups.com, Scott Juskiw <scott@...> wrote:
>> 
>> From sdiy group a few days ago:
>> 
>> http://membre.oricom.ca/jpdesroc/projects/Modular/MIDI_Interface/Module%20pictures/
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