This is one of my recent projects. The challenge was to orient the grain vertically so the letters wouldn't break so easily.
This is one of my recent projects. The challenge was to orient the grain vertically so the letters wouldn't break so easily.
Steve
Nice Job Steve! -- I like Text Font you used.
Ken
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Ditto. Very Nice!
Steve
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Steve:
Your project looks great. Have you tried it out on various woods? Looks like something I should try. I also like the text font you used.
J.E. "Gene" Young, Sr.
Allthingswood
1929 Hughes Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Very cool! Nice job on adding some 3D to the lettering.
Gene
This project is made of Oak. I have tried many different woods on this type of name sign and found that the more dense woods carve better and have less tendency to break. Aromatic ceder makes a beautiful sign but, doesn't carve very well because it is too soft and breaks easily. Also, the font and the actual letters are a factor. For instance, the "S" or the "T" can snap off easily whether the grain runs horizontal or vertical. I chose the "Snap" font for this sign for looks and durability. The 3D effect was done in Aspire and saved as a pattern.
Last edited by SteveNelson46; 03-07-2012 at 10:10 AM.
Steve
Did you cut out the letters on a band/scroll saw or use the CW? I've had issues a couple times with the cutout function and had a project ruined at the last minute. I often get it all carved and then use a bandsaw for the perimeter cutouts. Just curious on this one because it looks like it might be a challenge for the machine.
Last edited by chevytrucking; 02-13-2012 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Thought 1st post might not make sense.
Very nice job. Nice office gift.
Impressive! How did you dome the letters?
Clint
Really nice , The grain steps right out at you.
Capt Barry
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