Hi Everyone,
I have had my machine for several months now and have been pretty successful by reading the forums and through trial-and-error to get some great results and to learn to use my device properly. I'm grateful for all of the experienced users here that are helping out us newcomers. Thank you.
I am starting a new project that I want to carve for my upcoming completion of a graduate school degree. I'd like to carve this plaque (attached) and there is some significant detail in the logo. I am concerned that when the logo is carved there will be significant chip-out in the logo and the detail will be lost.
I do not need to carve this image deeply, just enough to make it recognizable, and i may even color in the letters with some color to make it standout. I am open to purchasing additional bits and/or accessories to do this the right way. I am also open to using and obtaining the best medium for this project. I am just unsure how to progress here. Should I look use Corian or some type of acrylic, or is there a way to seal a board with polyurethane or some other product) to ensure that the logo does not chip-out when making a shallow carve? If I can use wood by sealing it, this would be preferred, what is the best wood?
In any case, I would appreciate any guidance or opinions you can offer.
Kellogg Plaque.mpc