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    Ed Here is couple of things I have noticed....

    Ed
    Here is couple of things I have noticed. 90deg corners. original sign may have been cut with laser. This mean they payed big bucks for it!!!!!! Second, what I do is create 2 or 3 separate tool...
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    4x4 is better, there is a method that we...

    4x4 is better, there is a method that we woodworkers call heart to heart, bark to bark. Can this prevent 100% warping? NO. Why? One side of sign will be exposed to more sun then other in shade and...
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    Here is what you will have keep in mind when...

    Here is what you will have keep in mind when finishing wood core or in this case fiber core product. Some type of sealer to fill cross section of Extira. Keep in mind this product is made from 12" of...
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    this may not contain rare fonts but they are all...

    this may not contain rare fonts but they are all free

    http://www.fontspace.com/
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    To simulate had router 3/8 ball end. Use single...

    To simulate had router 3/8 ball end. Use single line font use profile cut on line desired depth.
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    Joe I totally understand Kevin Yes there...

    Joe
    I totally understand



    Kevin
    Yes there are plenty of box shops and it seems like anyway to get more business their mentality is to under bid everyone. I see those contracts every day at...
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    Joe That sign reminds me one below.

    Joe
    That sign reminds me one below.
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    It was cool to meet with you Joe

    It was cool to meet with you Joe
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    Yes and no. Radius varry based on size of copy...

    Yes and no. Radius varry based on size of copy and desired look.

    You could achieve what you see in Joe's picture but you can go deeper and get shoulder on profile for different look n give it a...
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    Joe I will call ya bout 9 am, this trip is not...

    Joe I will call ya bout 9 am, this trip is not entirely pleasure I got several projects to look at in OKC and Norman. I wish I had more time.
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    Nice font Joe

    Nice font Joe
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    Garry added tool change function I wrote for blue...

    Garry added tool change function I wrote for blue screen set, See mach 3 download section for screen sets. My screen set is free as my contribution for community that i have learned so much from,
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    Just buy ready made Aluminum Face foam core panel...

    Just buy ready made Aluminum Face foam core panel or Ultra foam core.
    That panel has sheet of plastic in the back balancing panel well preventing curling up. Easy to cut. You may buy polished alu...
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    Sweet work Joe

    Sweet work Joe
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    I cut .064 alum. with 2 flute upspiral 1/4" at...

    I cut .064 alum. with 2 flute upspiral 1/4" at 8000rpm at 5in per min all one pass no tool wear.
  16. Thread: sample sign

    by Big-Tex
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    Base coat, crackle mid coaT (HOBBY Lobby), finish...

    Base coat, crackle mid coaT (HOBBY Lobby), finish coat

    all 100% acrylic latex
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    I have seen this before on wood web. It...

    I have seen this before on wood web.

    It depends what type of employee you are looking for.... If you need an idiot than I don't see paying more than 12 but if you are looking for person that will...
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    I don't care what kind of MDF you have, you have...

    I don't care what kind of MDF you have, you have to prime it before painting.
    Keep in mind they start with 12" of fiber and press board to achieve 3/4. Density changes and it is more porous at the...
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    this stuff is easy to cut. Rule of thumb is what...

    this stuff is easy to cut. Rule of thumb is what you feel comfortable to cut.
    Or better yet test on sample from vendor.
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    I sure would like to come down for Saturday only....

    I sure would like to come down for Saturday only.
    If anyone from Dallas area is thinking of attending we ca do ride sharing.

    Where do I sign up?
  21. Thread: Stone finish

    by Big-Tex
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    Stone finish

    Ok all I have something on my mind and need some help.
    What I am looking for is some finish, not texture that would simulate stone or cultured stone look. Does anyone have ideas products and/or...
  22. Thread: sample sign

    by Big-Tex
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    We are iced up. So its hard to drive. I still...

    We are iced up. So its hard to drive. I still have some scrap and may go down to garage and take advantage of extra time.

    There will be a lot of babies 9 months from now.
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    I am custom millworker by trade. Learned trade...

    I am custom millworker by trade. Learned trade from old Italians and Germans, Than had my own business. Due to economic down fall and illegal competition in TEXAS went back to work in millwork Co....
  24. Thread: Texturing Tool

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    if you are doing 2.5 d texture just like relief...

    if you are doing 2.5 d texture just like relief carving go with 1/8" ball end
    ------disadvantage takes long time to machine

    if you choose to do texturing tool path, depending on size of sign I...
  25. Thread: sample sign

    by Big-Tex
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    here is another one per advice of Dr. Crumley...

    here is another one per advice of Dr. Crumley samples are worth 1000 words.
    Another smart man said that people are like racoons they need to see and touch Quote by Dr. Chapman Phd
    ...
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