Test Results

[Gary Campbell]

Guys...
This sign was the result of postP testing. I was verifying multiple depth files with multiple bits and changes. I intentionally mis-ordered the toolpaths to force more toolchanges than required to test accuracy. Material is 5/4 local Red Oak. Sign is 11 by 44.

I was using my latest version of the zshift post with VCPro. Please note that this file uses 6 bits, and I forced 8 toolchanges. A z-zero plate was not used. Bit is offset by the postP from bed zero (all by VO offsets)
< 10 min to cut. > 30min to texture

Toolpaths:
Vcarve lettering top
3/8 M Comp pocket around letters .5 deep
1/4 down sp pocket around letters .5 deep
Vcarve lettering bottom
1/2 ballnose around recess
1/8 taper BN texture recess around letters
1/2 ballnose around outside
3/8 Comp outside profile

Finish:
Sand 180 & wirebrush texture
4-5 coats sealer (dry overnite)
Sand & wirebrush
stain all (dry 1 hr)
Burnish stain from top surface
use random scraper on texture
3 coats finish

[dlcw]

Nice sign Gary! I thought you were CaseWorks Manf., not G.Campbell & Son. Company name change? Good for you!

[tom]

Looks great no palm trees or sail fish on this one lol, and i bet you wouldn't have that many tool changes if you were using the old girl

[michael_schwartz]

Nice looking sign. What type of stain and sealer did you use?

[Gary Campbell]

Don...
No name change. This is a inhouse sample. I was copying a sign I saw and I like this text better than the CaseWorxMfg.

Tom...
Maybe not, but there wouldnt have been as many as those wainscot door & draw fronts we did for you!

Michael...
Sherwil HiBuild laq sanding sealer. MLCampbell Woodsong ll spray stain. I used the sealer as topcoats also.

[gc3]

Nice job on the sign and the finish ain't bad either! Thanks for posting

[loriny]

Good work. That is a very nice sign. It appears the toolchanger works very well.
I hope you are enjoying your first winter back in the snow.
Lorin

[tracys]

I've tried making a sign with the textured background but I can't get the texture close enough to the letters to make it look good. I offset a line around the text so the bit doesn't hit the letters. What kind of toolpath are you using the get the detail at the edge of the letters.

[oddcoach]

Very nice Gary

[Gary Campbell]

Tracy...
I wanted to use my .125 ballnose... but VCPro didnt like that bit. So I lied and told it (VCPro) that the bit was straight. I used an .080 offset from letters, border etc. And did a few tests of the Vtexture that was in there. It didnt take long to get it into something I liked.