First Sign

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This is actually what I bought my AR8Pro to do...after 6 months, I finally have a sign project.  This was just a test before I get into the real sign since I was experimenting a bit with the background texture.  I screwed up the last profile cut and installed a short 1/4" end mill instead of the extended one I have for this purpose.  The collet met the foam on the last pass...I think I'll leave it to serve as a reminder     This project really made me happy with my purchase of the AR8 (although I'm struggling a bit with the small project space) - I've seen a lot of lesser machines fail to get such a smooth and even finish on all the letters and background.  

[traindriver]

That looks sharp

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Very nice, I have plenty of projects where I have little mistakes, that's why I use the job sheet feature to keep my head straight. Is that insulation foam or one of the urethane foams you specify the pound weight for density?

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Sept 16, 2018 6:51:54 GMT -5 @fean said:

Very nice, I have plenty of projects where I have little mistakes, that's why I use the job sheet feature to keep my head straight. Is that insulation foam or one of the urethane foams you specify the pound weight for density?

It's a 15lb HDU (High Density Urethane foam board - Duna brand) 1.5" thick.

I use the job sheet too but hadn't setup a separate tool in VCarve for the extended end mill...that's a good idea.

[redwood]

I cutout all my 1 1/2" wood signs with a standard 1/4" upcut endmill. It's now a part of the procedure to make darn sure that bit is sticking out a little more then 1 1/2" from the spindle. You know the reason why this became a ritual.

[arsystems]

that is cool looking nice job. all of us usually make those mistakes and learn the hard way, at least you didn't break anything!