The sign above is not only a two stage carve but also a relief-cut. That is: it’s removing stock to reveal the design, and not just carving out the letters. Let’s get started on getting something like this carved out. Note: Some links my contain affiliate links. If you’re looking for detailed instructions for two-stage…
I hooked up the IOT Relay and an I-Socket Autoswitch outlet for dust collection on my X-Carve and this is how you can, too. This product was recommended on the x-carve forums to allow Easel to automatically turn on and off your spindle and dust collection. You can get it here: https://amzn.to/2XEfc8U (affiliate link) First…
Milling lumber is basically taking a piece of a tree and making it into something beautiful. The process does take a bit of time and finesse. I buy almost all of my lumber in the rough from a local farmer. Buying local is a great way to save some money and help stimulate the local…
During the winter of 2018, we had an ice storm that broke several limbs out of a sycamore tree at the end of our driveway. Two or three of the branches were stuck up high in the tree and I didn’t want to take a chance on them falling out when someone was standing underneath.…
We use the Oramask 813 for any work where we’ll be painting the carves we do but don’t want the hassle of all that sanding after the carving has completed. This is how we go about creating clean lines on the CNC. This product has eliminated 30-45 minutes out of our production times. This is…
If you’re interested in making a coin rack, then stopped dados are your ticket in assembly. Let’s take a look at how I made these dados below: First job is to set the fence in place and lock it down. Mine is set 3/8″ from the back of the bit. Then, mark the width of…
Background of Workbench Build It seems that every woodworker crosses a rite of passage in their woodworking tenure by building some sort of workbench. This could be a simple 2×4 bench or a finely-tuned heirloom-quality split-top roubo. Being no different than the workers of wood that have come before me, I, too, have embarked on…
Whether you’re interested in building a live edge dining table, or just simply a fan of those Instagram accounts working large with slabs, milling the wood is where all of the magic starts. I had the opportunity to help Matt Plazek, a local woodworker, and now friend, to mill up some large maple slabs this…
