I received my kickstarter backed Suckit Dust Boot and installed that before cutting out this sign. The installation was easy ( besides my non inventables stepper being a touch longer then expected), I had to remove my Z axis stepper and insert the pieces unlike teh directions which stated you should be able to get it in there without disassembly. But that was the hardest part. Everything else worked great and it functions great. Way less dust to contend with with the boot and vacuum going.
With the new addition in place I cut my first practice poly, cut and paint sign for a local business www.quinnwoodbats.com they harvest and manufacture all their bats here in Maine.
- I sanded the whole thing smooth and cut the bracket pocket on the back so it will sit flush on the wall.
- Liberally added a few coats of poly as I knew I would be profile cutting the final shape and drips did not matter
- Carved a v-carve program with Mach4, 60 degree engrave bit for the black and orange and a 1/4 end mill for the profile with tabs and a finish pass.
- I then painted in the cut outs and wiped away whatever got on the poly as I went.
- Added a bracket to the pocket on the back and it was done.
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