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So, I have an old PRT (circa 2006), that I'm running off of a after market control box. My machine cuts out of square, and has done consistently for years. For most things, it doesn't bother me,...

Hi,
Its been a while since I've been here, but I'm searching for an answer to the question in the title. I am running an older PRT, and I use a Porter Cable 7518. For some reason these are sold...

I sent you a PM inquiring about your old motors and controller.
You can PM me back or email me directly at creativerouter(at)gmail.com
Thanks,
Matt

I've tried searching through the forum, but I was wondering if anybody had experience cutting OSB on a regular basis (or at all), and what type/style of bit that you used?
I've had my SB for over 6...

Greetings! It's been a while since I've been on this site, but it's always nice to come back.

I have a circa 2004 PRT96. My control box is an Ascension.

Wondered if anybody has run across...

Greetings,

I have been asked by a customer to do some letters out of MDO. They want them painted with a certain color of Matthews Paint.

I have never used Matthews paint before.

I...

I just cut some dibond two days ago. It was 1/4" stuff. I have opted for Onsrud single flute o-spiral bits (sorry- I'm not sure of the exact part number- I can check later). It is an upspiral, but...

Yes, what Jack said, when is the next one? I'd be very interested in coming to the next one of these.

-Matt

Greetings!
Its been while since I posted here, but as I do quite often, I've come here looking for advice

I have a customer who wants an outdoor sign made out of some thick pine. This is...

I recently did a bunch of these for kid's teachers etc.



I just take 3/4" MDF cut to 5"x13", and paint 'Barn Red' w/craft paint. Then cover each w/ sign mask, and cut the lettering. The...

I get my ABS, Sintra (PVC), etc from my local sign supplier. I get the .060 ABS for about $20 for a 4'x8' sheet. I also agree with James, 1mm sintra would work too. Its a little more 'bendable'...

I just did some stencils in .060 ABS. Cut great, even on small detail. I used a combo fastener/vac hold down. I think it would have worked if I had just used fasteners only. Cut in a single pass...

Nice work Paco. I actually participated in this competition in college about 12 years ago. Sponsorship is greatly needed, and really helps the students out. Yes, a Shopbot back then would have...

Thanks Mike. We have a trophy shop do the brass plaques. With my PRT, I've never felt I've had the resolution to do small height/depth lettering and have it look good. I have not tried it yet with...

Jeff,
Stores don't sell it. The variety I use is called Gerber Mask 2. It is made specifically for this purpose, and can usually be purchased from your local commercial sign supply house. ...

Those of you who have gone through Cub Scouts or have had kids that have, will recognize this award. Our Pack has a tradition of giving the boys who earned their Arrow of Light award a plaque. One...

Danny,
Maybe this question should be on the MDF painting thread, but I was wondering how long it will take you paint/stain/clearcoat this particular entertainment center. How many man-hours?
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Here is a plaque I did out of MDF. The principle is the same as Danny's. 1st coat some yellow cermacoat craft paint ~ dries in about 20 minutes. Then I dry rubbed various shades of light brown and...

Hi Jeff,
I have a full time job, but I have my PRT96 for a side business. I do a combination of cabinet work and cutting for 3 different small sign shops.

I put in about 10-15 hours per...

Ray,
What is your bit of choice? I looked up the one I mentioned, the Freud 76-102. It is a downcut spiral, and it seems leave a nice edge on the aluminum.

If you go to the website for...

Hmmm... I came across this thread while searching the site for gator foam. I just finished a job for a sign shop that I do work for. The job called for laminating 032 or 040 colored aluminum on...

Mike,
I'll second the pre-stain conditioner. I've not used it on Alder, but have used it on Pine, and had good results. You can get it there at Home Depot.

I can come out and take a look if...

I've been having issues with my upgrade, kept quiet here for a while, but now I'm looking for some insight. I got my first upgrade board, and it worked fine (once I got the right control box...

Wow! I thought there would be more response to this. Maybe I'm more easily entertained that most. Either way - here's another example. This time using a v-carve method rather than an outline...

Here is a preview done in VCarve Wizard:


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