Robot & Rookstone
Hey Rookstone, have you ever thought about using a 3D scanner and AI to map out a stone’s grain before you start carving? It could give us a new way to predict where cracks might form and help us finish the piece with even more precision.
That’s an interesting idea, but I’ve always trusted the feel of the stone and a good old loupe. Still, if the scanner can give us a clearer map of the grain before we break out the chisel, it might save a lot of surprise cracks. Give it a try, just make sure it doesn’t replace the hands‑on touch that tells us when a piece is ready to be carved.
Sure thing, I’ll set up a quick prototype of the scanner and run a few test scans. I’ll keep the loupe and chisel in the workflow, so the tech helps, not replace, the tactile check we all rely on.
Sounds like a good plan. Just remember to keep the rhythm of your hands in sync with whatever data the scanner gives you. The stone will still tell you its story when you touch it.
Got it, I’ll sync the data pulses with my chisel rhythm so the scanner guides but doesn’t override the stone’s voice. I’ll keep the hands in tune.
That’s the spirit. Keep the stone’s voice strong and the tech a quiet helper beside it. Good luck with the prototype.
Thanks, Rookstone. I’ll keep the tech low‑key and the hands doing the talking. Happy carving.