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First wood sign on my CNC Router
« on: May 20, 2012, 06:55:08 PM »
Thought I'd share a project that I "finally" finished up today. It's a welcome sign using maple and a maple leaf pattern that I used Minwax Teak oil to finish. This is the first wood sign that I've actually cut on the "almost" completed router, and I've learned quite a bit from just this one job. Just wish I had more time, but the older I get, the smarter I get, and I'm taking a lot of notes as I go along to learn from.

It's 3/4" X 11-1/2'' X 15". It ended up warping just after it was cut out from the material blank, but only about 3/32nds across the width. Not too bad, but actually straightened out a bit over time (about 2 months) before I actually finished with the oil. I guess it relaxed a bit? Moisture content changed?

A few pics and video for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l79iwOd-8Q&feature=youtube_gdata

Thanks,
Dave
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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2012, 07:05:06 PM »
Really nice.  The finishing is an art.

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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2012, 07:08:31 PM »
Thanks so much, I appreciate that-  :)
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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2012, 08:44:56 PM »
Very nice job Dave, you should be proud.

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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2012, 09:19:22 PM »
Good job Dave!  It looks great.

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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 12:09:44 AM »
Wow! That really look nice Dave.
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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2012, 04:56:08 AM »
Thanks so much, fellas -  :)
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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2012, 06:01:14 AM »
Nice work Dave - things like this make all the machine building time worth while.

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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 07:27:34 AM »
...ditto ! ! !
Very good job Dave !
Is the pretty wrought iron work yours as well ? (wouldn't surprise me a bit)
Never used Teak oil, will it need annual apps. ?
I hope it weathers well for you, seems almost a shame to expose such a nice piece to the elements.
Would look really nice on the front door, or in the entry way for the "rough" seasons.

Thanks for posting,
Russ

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Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 10:49:50 AM »
You are so right, Tweaks.  8)

Russ,

Yes, the oil will definitely need maintaining, but rubbing on a couple of coats periodically is worth the "look" that I like in exterior wood projects. I just couldn't get myself to put on a thick poly or a marine spar varnish as it would just ruin that color and natural look. Not only that, but maintaining a heavy clear coat like that is actually more work for exterior wood items as it literally needs to be stripped and refinished every 2 or 3 years anyway. Imagine how messed up this little sign would be after a few of those chores, lol! No thanks, I'll stick to rubbing it down with the oil once (or twice if need be) a year.

Oh, and no, the wrought iron is not mine, but I have thought about fooling with that "art". Maybe some day.....  ::)

Thanks again!
Dave
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