signs for my sister

when i got to our dad's this morning, my sister and one of the grand nephews (braxton) were there. after playing with the lil guy, my sister asked if i could make some signs for her with the names of the kids (aalana, braxton, camden, and maverick (aka football)). goes without saying, i showed her what could be done with the cnc, and she asked if i could make them today. i said sure (thinking i could have those running while i did other stuff). they are 3 inches by 7 inches, white oak. the one for aalana was first, and i think i lucked out on that one, as the next one promptly got messed up. i increased the number of passes, and everything was good again. got three of them done, and going to get the fourth one done tomorrow.

I would guess that oak is a tricky wood to get easy results with. Is that true?

i think that it had more that the blank had pulled loose due to too deep of a cut to begin with. with the shallower cuts, no problems.

Looks good Dan.

It's all about learnin by doin

I love raised letter stuff.

Nice job Dan! I'm sure you've got some happy clients there.

The 1/4" cutters I use have to be slowed down and ramp the cuts on oak, otherwise I end up with high spots too, partially due to the flex I have in my Y axis.

Doesn't she know that Maverick doesn't begin with D - considering the first three names Aalana, Braxton, and Camden?

The signs look good in spite of the misspelling in Maverick's name

started the last one this morning. planed it to thickness, and cut to size. got it running while i was working on the dining chair. gave all 3 (braxton, camden, and maverick) to my sister, she was quite happy with them.

Your signs are looking good, Dan.

The kerning, especially on the 'eric' in Maverick should be adjusted so the letters don't run together.

I've used oak occasionally, but don't anymore because it has a tendency to chip out.