Sign 10.5X18

[HANNAH024]

I just finished a sign that I thought I would share with the forum.
1X10.5X18 SPALDED SYCAMORE. Programmed in Aspire.
Cut with a 1/8" Flat End Mill at 100 IPM of course it slowed down to around 35 for the curves since I used a tolerance of 0.025".
The edge and stool were cut with a 0.5" 90deg V cutter and those were the first toolpaths cut.
Finished with MiniWax's Wood Sheen (water soluble gel stain and sealer and then sprayed with a satin clear finish from Lowes.
The main text is Comic Sans.

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[HANNAH024]

Here is a picture of the stand for the Weight Watchers Sign. The stand folds flat for storage.

[DPOA]

Can you explain more about the wood sheen process for the dark areas? do you apply and wipe off the letters?

[HANNAH024]

The wood sheen is a gel so it is thick.
I squirt it on the sign and rub it in all the depressions with a rag and on this sign I had to use a stiff brush to
get all the recessed areas dark. I wipe off the surface as soon as I can and leave the depressions with a heave coating of
wood sheen and let it soak in. After it dries, usually the next day, I give a light sanding which removes most of the stain
and leaves the depressions dark. Then I spray a clear finish on the surface.
I use the satin or low gloss finish.

[DPOA]

Thanks for the great explanation! I will have to try the wood sheen products.

[Juan Hidrovo]

Hi HANNAH024.
I see something very cool. Good job on this one.
Looks ver good the wax procces.

[KLWestfall]

Nice job Hannah!

[dsotmoon]

very nice!