As a bunch of you know, I’ve recently acquired a CNC Router from Oliver Industries.
Here’s a quick tip on getting a really detailed carving with very little tear out.
I’ve been hired to create a couple dozen plaques for a Marathon in my area and although I chose Poplar, which is a fantastic wood to use, the tiny fonts were giving me fits as the wood would chip out between the tiny letters.
I found, quite by accident, that treating the wood with a sealer (in my case spray lacquer) gives a HUGE difference as far as tear out goes!
Here’s a sample of what I mean:
The letters at the top of this piece are only 5mm high and really close together. With a single coat of lacquer I was able to accomplish this level of detail!
An added bonus is that you get a tad more contrast if you don’t treat the piece after carving.
Just thought this would help!
BTW, if anyone would have any more tips like this, PLEASE share them with me!!!!
Appreciative in advance,
-bob
-- Man is a tool-using Animal. Nowhere do you find him without tools; without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all. - Thomas Carlyle http://www.ffrf.org
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degoose
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#1 posted 250 days ago
As a almost owner of a CNC… I thank you for the tip… I expect to have my new machine in place in a few months time… so everything I can add to my knowledge now will reduce the very steep learning curve…I too will appreciate any further tips over members can post…
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#2 posted 250 days ago
Super cool. Good job.
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Roger
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#3 posted 250 days ago
Makes sense. Looks gr8. Thnx for sharin. I don’t have one, but, who knows what the future holds
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KarenW
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#4 posted 208 days ago
Good tip – thanks!
We just purchased a CNC – it was delivered yesterday and as soon as we get the remodel in the shop finished we’ll be setting up for work. Glad to know this.
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ajancnc
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#5 posted 164 days ago
Great tips! I was go through continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely helpful info . I was looking for this particular information for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.
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#6 posted 6 days ago
This is very similar to what I am dealing with now. Thanks for the tip!
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