Thanks fellows for the pattern help, the foam carving came out well, I just have to make a couple
of adjustments and find some old rustic wood to fit the project.
Perry B.
Senior Member
proto type came out well
Thanks fellows for the pattern help, the foam carving came out well, I just have to make a couple
of adjustments and find some old rustic wood to fit the project.
Perry B.
My Shop 1044
CarveWright START U Team Member
V - 1.187 and 3.0 too
With the DC Insert," dust all gone"
CarveWright Customer Documentation http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/maintenance.htm
CarveWright Tips and Tricks http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/tips.htm
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I have often wondered why it is that
Conservatives are called the "right" and Liberals are called the "left".
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of
the fool to the left."
Junior Member
What material did you use to create the sign? Looks like it held the detail very well. Neat sign!
Senior Member
It's 3/4 foam insulation for the walls of houses, it comes in a 4' x 8' sheet.
It use it all the time so I don't mess up some good wood.
You are wright about the detail. I can also see where I need to make changes.
Perry B.
My Shop 1044
CarveWright START U Team Member
V - 1.187 and 3.0 too
With the DC Insert," dust all gone"
CarveWright Customer Documentation http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/maintenance.htm
CarveWright Tips and Tricks http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/tips.htm
www.customcarvingsbyperry.com
I have often wondered why it is that
Conservatives are called the "right" and Liberals are called the "left".
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of
the fool to the left."
Junior Member
I recently attended the International Sign Association convention here in Orlando (next year it's in Vegas). Met a couple foam manuafacturers and they gave me some good sized samples of their foam board to try. Looking for a couple good projects that will allow me see what level of detail I'll get. The stuff is about $10-$12 a square foot but they each said you can get good results priming and painting. It's pretty much the industry standard but I'd prefer using wood for final. It just feels warmer than paint.
Senior Member
Love the results! Great Job!
Senior Member
The foam version came out pretty good. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Steve
Senior Member
How is the foam to carve regarding cleanup - do you have a dust hood and does it do a good job with that foam? I have carved PVC board and it is a lot messier than wood.
Senior Member
The foam sticks a little, during the carving I blow out the excess on the truck and in and around the machine.
The DC insert picks up most of it. It is not a problem. after the carving I go in an blow out the board sensor and
in the rail areas too.
My Shop 1044
CarveWright START U Team Member
V - 1.187 and 3.0 too
With the DC Insert," dust all gone"
CarveWright Customer Documentation http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/maintenance.htm
CarveWright Tips and Tricks http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/tips.htm
www.customcarvingsbyperry.com
I have often wondered why it is that
Conservatives are called the "right" and Liberals are called the "left".
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of
the fool to the left."
Senior Member
Perry,
Just for grins and giggles, put half fine steel-wool pad in a cup or more of vinager and let it sit for a few days.
When the fluid (strained) is applied, it looks weathered.
Ken,
V-1, 2, & 3
When the People fear their Government, there is Tyranny.
When the Government fears the People, there is Liberty.
- Thomas Jefferson
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
- Mohandas Gandhi
Senior Member
We went through a lot of steel wool in electronics class. It seems that if you take a 9 volt battery and...... well, never mind, but it was good for a laugh! LOL
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