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Router Carving Day- October 13th 2012 - Vista, CA-UPDATED with Photos |
MaukaHale
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|  Posted: 2012-11-11 1:08 pm Permalink
Moai Mike - Those came out really nice. I wondered what the finished product would look like.
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TikiPops
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From: Buena Park, Ca.
| Posted: 2012-12-10 9:29 pm Permalink
Here's my first project since attending Derek's awesome class. We needed a little Hawaiian Christmas so I drew up a Mele Kalikimaka sign.
Here is the pattern & the drawing transferred to the board.
Here it is completed.
Here's a few close -ups.
I hope to get it painted & stained this week.
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MaukaHale
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| Posted: 2012-12-11 07:28 am Permalink
I like how you made the consonants tall and the vowels short. That's a good looking sign.
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Monkeyman
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From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2012-12-11 11:09 am Permalink
Nicely done !
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Dagg
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| Posted: 2012-12-30 10:06 pm Permalink
Hope its ok to post here, I used this thread and your (MM) recommendations on routers and bits for my first try at routering.
I couldn't make this event obviously, so used the pics and info as sort of a long distance learning thing.. lol
Here's my first attempt at some door trim.
layout
kinda straight...
torched, brushed and clearcoat
top piece
if this is the wrong place to post these, let me know and ill delete the post.
Thanks for the knowledge sharing Monkeyman (and others)
Cheers
Darren
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hang10tiki
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| Posted: 2012-12-31 6:12 pm Permalink
Dude
Those rock
Time for your home tiki bar post with all this cool stuff in it
Jon
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TikiAno
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| Posted: 2013-01-16 2:44 pm Permalink
I'd love to come up for the next time you do a router class/ workshop. I'll keep an eye out, or send a message to me. Thanks!
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Monkeyman
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From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2013-01-16 5:43 pm Permalink
probably in the late spring/early summer.
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TikiAno
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| Posted: 2013-01-17 3:15 pm Permalink
Thanks, would love to come to the next time.... will keep an eye out.
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goddess-sunb
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Posts: 24 | Posted: 2013-01-21 6:38 pm Permalink
Did some router work this weekend - ALOHA!!
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MaukaHale
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| Posted: 2013-01-21 7:56 pm Permalink
Roxanne,
Nice job!
What is the name of the clear material, that you and Monkeyman, spray over the stain? Its to seal it and give it a little bit of shine.
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hang10tiki
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| Posted: 2013-02-25 06:29 am Permalink
Good stuff...
Jon
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TikiPops
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From: Buena Park, Ca.
| Posted: 2013-03-31 3:11 pm Permalink
I haven't checked in here in a while.
Roxanne, your sign is awesome. I like the flower.
Dagg, Your moldings rock. I'd to see them installed.
Here are a few things I've been working on recently.
A fish design to complement a glass bowl I found to make a lamp. The fish are craved on both sides.
Here they are painted & stained.
Here's the finished lamp.
Here is a panel design. I made 3 for another lamp.
carved & burnt.
Painted & stained.
After all this work I feeling good about how I am progressing with my work so thought I'd try something a little tougher.
Here' s latest sign. The Endless Summer.
The design tcopied to the board.
Half way done carving.
Here is the finished sign. Burnt, painted & distressed.
I am hooked, can't stop.
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Bay Park Buzzy
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From: West Bay Park, San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2013-04-16 3:48 pm Permalink
I never grabbed a 1/4 shank 60 degree bit, so a few days ago I went to Rockler to check them out. Being used to paying no more than $20 for a bit, I experienced sticker shock at the $59 price tag for the one they had in stock! I had one of their 20% off coupons in hand, but it was still too expensive to justify buying even after the discount. I noticed that the tag on it said that it was a "sign making" bit. A couple pegs up the rack, I spied a 3 bit "sign making kit." It had a 60, 90, and U bit in it for $69. I used the coupon and got $14 off. The kit 60 bit is a little smaller than the stand alone one is, but it's still fine for the stuff I'd be using it on.
Just thought I'd let you guys know about this in case you're looking into getting the 60 bit. Might be better to get the kit if you do not have any bits yet. The profiles in that kit and maybe 2 other smaller U shaped bits are about all I've ever used on all my routered pieces so far.
Buzzy Out!
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