Hack of the Week No.75

Looking for a hack that has that farmhouse feel?  Maybe something to give the hostess of your extended Family Thanksgiving dinner?  This just might be the layout for your next CNC project.

This "Thanksgiving" wall plaque was created using models from these CNC projects:

The fonts we used to simulate the v-carving on this layout are called: Palatino Linotype and
Pristina (edited)

Note - This hack was assembled in Aspire V8 for presentation purposes.  It could have been done in VCarve Pro V8 or VCarve Desktop.

Why not hack together your own layout mixing and matching models from other projects or from your own library!  For some great inspiration check out our  hacks page!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make Team

Rick Ashwood - D&M Customer Focus

These stunning pieces from Rick Ashwood surely show off his excellence in woodworking and finishing!  

Rick used the Win Bar No.1 CNC project to create the "Tiph Room" sign.

"The wine barrel is in cherry and 18 inches round. Finished with a 1/16 inch bit."

"I have a Shopbot Buddy and use a glazing technique for finishing."

That glazing looks sooooo smooth!

Rick hacked together this wonderful layout using the Western Saloon No.1 CNC Project and a couple of models from VA3D.com!

"The Indian head is In alder and I it was 15x19."

Rick also posted this on the Vectric forum if you're interested in seeing what other Vectric users had to say and ask.

"Both were cut from blocks of wood that were 1.7 inches thick."

I am sure you will all agree that Rick's 2 finished layouts are pretty darn nice!

Thank you Rick for sharing these projects with us! 

William Johnson - D&M Customer Focus

We love to see a great Design and Make CNC Project hack in our inbox!  William, from Wolf Creek Custom Wood, sure has created a great looking hack and final finished piece.

Raw part off of the CNC

"The finished size was 12" wide X 18" tall X 4/4 Poplar lumber."

"This is it, Maple, with Golden Oak stain and one spraying of clear gloss.
Doesn't look to bad, if I don't say so myself." 

Finished!

William used models from the Graduation Day No.1 CNC project to create this hack.  Also he has added in the fireman's maltese cross from his own clipart library!  Nice layout indeed!

William has made his own CNC from scratch!!!  He has a video on his Facebook page if you are interested in seeing in action! (link above)

Thank you William for sharing this project with us!