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[robbrigg2]

Don't know if you all know this, but did you know you can use multiple textures by simply overlaping a design. Might seem elementary but it is something I think most don't think about, but when you do it you can create some pretty nice textures.

[robbrigg2]

Also, if you don't have centerline text, but you want to make something with a centerline like print simply do you text work in AI, Photoshop, Corel, or anything else and make sure you do it in white. Import it into your project (or do the whole design with text there and import it) and your carving will take on a centerline quality as it is carved.

Just something I ran across in doing a project.

[PCW]

Rob


Al posted these centerline characters some time ago and if you don't have Centerline you could copy and past then on a project. Takes a little time but it's worth it.

abc123Greybeard.mpc

[robbrigg2]

Rob


Al posted these centerline characters some time ago and if you don't have Centerline you could copy and past then on a project. Takes a little time but it's worth it.

abc123Greybeard.mpc

Thanks my friend

[Woodhacker]

Also, if you don't have centerline text, but you want to make something with a centerline like print simply do you text work in AI, Photoshop, Corel, or anything else and make sure you do it in white. Import it into your project (or do the whole design with text there and import it) and your carving will take on a centerline quality as it is carved.

Just something I ran across in doing a project.

Tried this out but can't seem to get it to work. I did my text in Corel, white with no BG and when I imported it, it just came out with nothing on it. Tried it with a BG (10% black) and it works, but the text is not flat. The BG show up. Don't know what I am doing wrong...any hints?? I think this would be a good tool if I can get it to work right. Thanx.

[robbrigg2]

Tried this out but can't seem to get it to work. I did my text in Corel, white with no BG and when I imported it, it just came out with nothing on it. Tried it with a BG (10% black) and it works, but the text is not flat. The BG show up. Don't know what I am doing wrong...any hints?? I think this would be a good tool if I can get it to work right. Thanx.

Hey Richard, I think I forgot to mention that you need to have a slight outline around the text. I just tried another one and used a 2 pnt outline weight in black. Export it with no background in a png format and then import into designer. Once there place on the board and remove the feather... and that should solve the issue.

[nikki1492]

This text "trick" is great to know. I've been a bit disappointed in doing text. I haven't put a lot of time in that area though. I chalked it up to not knowing how to chose a font. There is so much to try and to learn.

Keep pouring it out... so my gray sponge-like brain matter can soak it up. (I don't trust the brain matter so I keep a BIG notebook.)

Thanks for that trick, Robert. Signs are a big seller in my area. I'd like to enter the market. Right now Centerline is not anywhere in sight in my budget.

I took an unfinished Penn State Nittany Lion into my doctor's office and I was mobbed. I live about 75 miles from St College so it's a big school around these parts... and moms go crazy for something for the college kid.

The only reason it was unfinished was... it was for my youngest daughter who will graduate next year after 13 years of part-time and raising 4 kids. She loves to finish wood.... and who am I to not give my "baby" what she wants..... <tee hee hee>

Cool!

Hey Richard, I think I forgot to mention that you need to have a slight outline around the text. I just tried another one and used a 2 pnt outline weight in black. Export it with no background in a png format and then import into designer. Once there place on the board and remove the feather... and that should solve the issue.

[Kenm810]

Hi Rob,

This is the way I used to do mine with CW Designer,
before I bought Centerline. I still use it occasionally
when I want recessed text in a Carver Region

[mtylerfl]

Signs are a big seller in my area. I'd like to enter the market. Right now Centerline is not anywhere in sight in my budget.
Cool!

Hello,

When you are able, the $100 investment in the Centerline will save you a lot of time for your sign lettering and you'll be able to multiply your output significantly. You mentioned signs are a big seller in your area. Even if you sold just five small signs for $25 apiece, that should cover your initial cost immediately (wood and the Centerline), then you can start enjoying a profit from that point on. Maybe you could request a 50% deposit from a few of your customers to help expedite the process of obtaining the Centerline function.

[robbrigg2]

Hi Rob,

This is the way I used to do mine with CW Designer,
before I bought Centerline. I still use it occasionally
when I want recessed text in a Carver Region

Thanks for that Ken. I do like the effect of the outline function and have used it what I like about the way this works is the crispness of the edges. I want to get centerline, and the scanner when I can but its down the road for me. This was just an unintended side effect that I discovered by chance and wanted to share