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I've done some of these using Vcarve Pro.

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They're fun to make, and I got the idea from the same Etsy store you've found. However, they do take quite a bit of time -- both yours and the...

As always, solid advice!!!

I saw something a little bit similar one time when I had a bad connection to one of the two x-axis motors.

Try turning the system on (motors on but not moving!). Try moving each end of your gantry...

You mentioned Rough Cedar... is this Western Red Cedar? Any particular grade? Does it give you much problem when carving (fuzz?)?

I have a possible project coming up that will likely need to be...

I think you're right to be concerned about fine particles. Here's my setup which is both effective and economical:

ShopFox dust collector (bought with my 'bot from ShopBot)
Cyclone collector...

Still working on that. I'm fitting it between two 6"x4" posts which I'll top with custom crowns of some sort. I'm creating routed slots within the posts so that the sign isn't simply mounted in front...

Thanks, Joe!

The Baltic Birch I was looking at is actual marine-grade stuff. You have to find a specialty shop to get it and it costs a lot -- $69 for 1/2 inch -- but it has a ton of layers and is...

Hi guys,

I've asked a few questions and read a LOT here, but between the day job and trying to get my startup shop off the ground I haven't had much to share, so here is the result of request...

Hi guys!

I'm making my first bigger sign for a neighborhood that is about 5 feet across (the sign, not the neighborhood). :p

Here's the sign in progress with a bonus picture of my lovely...

Larry: Good to know! I'll have to check them out the next time I'm over there.

Sounds great! Thanks so much!

Thanks! I'll try to get over there in the next couple of days. Do you need to order the day before you pick up, or can I just just purchase and take it back immediately?

I'm pretty frustrated in my search for a supplier of decent MDF (stuff that mills well, weight not an issue) either in my area or online. Does anyone have any advice? I've talked to a couple of...