Popular Post difalkner Posted September 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I play guitar for a young lady with an amazing voice and fantastic spirit, just very enjoyable to be around. So I decided to make something for her as a surprise. She's coming over tomorrow night after band and choir practice and you know how it is when you make something for someone - you want to give it to them right away! But I have to wait one more day. One thing I detest is Facebook but I have posted the progress shots on my page and her mom has been following along and commenting, not knowing this is for her daughter. This is a plaque I designed in CorelDraw and exported to Fusion 360 for cutting. I originally tried it as a trivet with the cuts going all the way through but the letters are too delicate and the tips broke off so I changed it to a plaque. I could have changed to a beefier font but I wanted this one. But I didn't want just the plain background so I hand carved that with a scalloped look - that took three hours but I could have done it in two except I kept tweaking the cuts! I think it's worth it, though, and the end result looks really nice to me. The plaque is Cherry, about 10" diameter, 0.60" thick, finished with Nitrocellulose sealer and semi-gloss lacquer, and Mohawk Van Dyke Brown glazing stain is used on the text to make that pop. Oh, by the way, you'll notice I cut the background 'on' the CNC. Carved 'on' the CNC - 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 That's beautiful, David! The hand carved scallops are a perfect touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 That’s amazing! Well done bud! Mainly due to you, I have lost all of my disrespect for cnc’s. Now I consider it as another power Woodworking tool operated by those with great talent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thanks, Coop! That means a lot coming from you - cool! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post difalkner Posted October 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Well, she loved it! She was very excited to get this and I enjoyed making it for her as much as she enjoyed getting it (I think). David 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 The smile makes it worthwhile! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Her smile lights the room, for sure! This photo was after she regained her composure and wiped the tears away. She had actually seen the in-progress steps on Instagram and Facebook and said in the back of her mind she hoped this was for her but didn't want to get her hopes up. She was really sweet in accepting it and her parents loved it, too. It's fun to make things for people who appreciate the effort! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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