[beltramidave]

Have been wanting to make a new sign for my lake home to replace a chainsaw carved one that my brother in law had done that had fallen into disrepair.

Purchased the fish stl from Ebay a while back. Had some help from someone with Aspire to help separate the fish from a slightly more involved 3d model, as I only wanted the pike for this carving.

Finished slab size is 48 x 22 x 2 and finished with Cabot 3000 Natural stain.

Overall pretty happy other than had some corner chipping on a couple of the letters. Will use a different font next time...

Dave

 

[honesttjohn]

Now that is cool!!!

 

[Stick486]

Now that is cool!!!

certainly is....

 

[4DThinker]

Looks great! Add some good UV protection and I'll bet you can get it to last longer than the chain carved version.

 

[Gaffboat]

That's a nice looking sign. Any corner chipping on the letters just adds to the overall effect and will look intentional. As @honesttjohn says, "...that is cool!"

 

[RainMan 2.0]

That looks really sharp Dave

 

[beltramidave]

Thanks for all the comments.
Dave

 

[old55]

Nice job Dave.

 

[marecat3]

looks great

 

[197761]

I love fishing so that's right up my alley.

 

[chessnut2]

Really nice, Dave. I'll bet that has some weight to it, eh?

 

[difalkner]

Nicely done, Dave! How long did it take to carve that and what is the wood?

David

 

[Herb Stoops]

The Font is perfect for the sign,the fish too.
Herb

 

[Bushwhacker]

That is a great looking carving. All the detail came out so sharp and clear.
I have been working on a cover for a jewelry box.
I have made three different test carvings and have messed something up each time. I am using my Dremel and two different multitools plus several
bits to see which do what the best.
Once I figure out how to get the relief to look right, I will get some nice exotic wood to attempt the final carving.
It is suppose to be a dragon in full attack, only the last try, I cut some of his claws off.
and trying to carve around each tooth is a bear.
But I will get it I am sure, just have to keep plodding away at it.
I would be curious to hear what tools you used for yours.
David

 

[beltramidave]

Nicely done, Dave! How long did it take to carve that and what is the wood?

David

Just a slab of rough cut pine from a local sawmill.
I had around 4 hours machine time in it, had to stop and restart a couple times because I didn't like what I was seeing.
Overall pretty pleased.

 

[beltramidave]

That is a great looking carving. All the detail came out so sharp and clear.
I have been working on a cover for a jewelry box.
I have made three different test carvings and have messed something up each time. I am using my Dremel and two different multitools plus several
bits to see which do what the best.
Once I figure out how to get the relief to look right, I will get some nice exotic wood to attempt the final carving.
It is suppose to be a dragon in full attack, only the last try, I cut some of his claws off.
and trying to carve around each tooth is a bear.
But I will get it I am sure, just have to keep plodding away at it.
I would be curious to hear what tools you used for yours.
David

Only used 3 tools. 1/2" end mill for deep pocket, 1/4" end mill for profiling letters and 3d roughing and 1/4" ballnose for 3d finish.

 

[MEBCWD]

Dave Great job and good use of that model. I bought that model and removed the lure, added 3 sunfish and a log border then got busy and never got back to finishing the design file.

 

[beltramidave]

Oh wow, I really like that!

 

[Bushwhacker]

Only used 3 tools. 1/2" end mill for deep pocket, 1/4" end mill for profiling letters and 3d roughing and 1/4" ballnose for 3d finish.

Well, I feel like an idiot. I thought you had CARVED it.

 

[honesttjohn]

He did -- with his CNC tool.