Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
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Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
I fired up the Samson today with the router attached, and cut out some lettering for a wooden sign for a new dog salon. The letters need a bit of sanding and additional care before they are primed and painted, and glued to a wooden background to make an interior sign near the front door.
The material isn't really good for this type of project, but it is what I had. I would have preferred to cut out the letters using the laser, or even using sintra board or something more router-friendly. This is what I had, so ...
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The material isn't really good for this type of project, but it is what I had. I would have preferred to cut out the letters using the laser, or even using sintra board or something more router-friendly. This is what I had, so ...
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Re: Barks and Bubbles
Joe you may look at different bits to get better results, and another trick is to use sign vinyl as a mask to route through a per painted wood surface.
This is using a bit with a 5.26 degree taper (Caveman) And other techniques,
This is using a bit with a 5.26 degree taper (Caveman) And other techniques,
Last edited by acourtjester on Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:02 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Barks and Bubbles
I can get great results when I use good material. This is that cheap Luan from the big box stores. It is the cheapest thin plywood, and it really isn't good for projects like this.
I would have preferred to use a nice piece of maple or something.
Joe
I would have preferred to use a nice piece of maple or something.
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Lasers:
X-TOOL D1 PRO (x 4) F1, S1 (x3), P2 (x2), F1 ULTRA (x2) with conveyors, M1 ULTRA (x2) + accs.
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
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Re: Barks and Bubbles
I think the letters look great Joe, looks awesome. Definitely would have been a good job for one of your lasers though.
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Down cut bits work great for thin cheap plywood
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Re: Barks and Bubbles
Tom - those are some great looking projects! And I like the idea of using the vinyl mask for routing thru pre-painted wood. Which particular bit with 5.26 degree taper are you using? Brand and source please.acourtjester wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:24 am Joe you may look at different bits to get better results, and another trick is to use sign vinyl as a mask to route through a per painted wood surface.
This is using a bit with a 5.26 degree taper (Caveman) And other techniques,
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
I very much agree.
"What router bit to use for cutting out plywood?
Downcut spiral router bits
Downcut spiral router bits leave an extra clean surface with the least possible amount of tearout. Why do you want a downcut router bit for plywood? Because downcut router bits produce a really clean surface with a scissor-like shearing action."
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Here are some of the bits
This is the taper bit like the one I use, of all the bit sites I have stored I cannot fine the exact one. the site had many slightly different tapers, as stated I used a 5.26 degree taper.
https://www.cncbits.ca/product/ultra-fi ... ose-0-5mm/
compression type both up cut and down cut on the same bit, these bits give you the best of both worlds of up and down cut.
https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250-sf/
video on some use of the tapered bit
many other tapered bits here
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tapered+ball ... _sb_noss_2
This is the taper bit like the one I use, of all the bit sites I have stored I cannot fine the exact one. the site had many slightly different tapers, as stated I used a 5.26 degree taper.
https://www.cncbits.ca/product/ultra-fi ... ose-0-5mm/
compression type both up cut and down cut on the same bit, these bits give you the best of both worlds of up and down cut.
https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250-sf/
video on some use of the tapered bit
many other tapered bits here
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tapered+ball ... _sb_noss_2
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
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13" metal lathe
Small Mill
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Tom - thanks for the information on the bits and the video! I will check them out.
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
My neighbor finished the sign. Lots of work, sanding the letters, and laying out the pieces to match the business card.
Joe
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Lasers:
X-TOOL D1 PRO (x 4) F1, S1 (x3), P2 (x2), F1 ULTRA (x2) with conveyors, M1 ULTRA (x2) + accs.
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Looks great, makes for a happy customer, I give it 4 ruffs
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
I will order a few from Amazon and see how they perform. Thanks!
Joe
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LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
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Lasers:
X-TOOL D1 PRO (x 4) F1, S1 (x3), P2 (x2), F1 ULTRA (x2) with conveyors, M1 ULTRA (x2) + accs.
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Turned out awesome Joe. Well done!
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Re: Barks and Bubbles sign using Samson router
Thanks. I did not do the finish work. That is my extremely artsy-crafty neighbor! She has the patience of Job. I am not good at finish work. I don't have the patience to pay close attention to fine detail on things that don't really matter.
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Plasma:
PlasmaCam 4x4, Samson 510 table, Go Torch, + more
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Lasers:
X-TOOL D1 PRO (x 4) F1, S1 (x3), P2 (x2), F1 ULTRA (x2) with conveyors, M1 ULTRA (x2) + accs.
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
3D Printers:
CreatBot D600 PRO
Stratasys Fortus 400mc
BIGREP Studio Gen 2
MODIX Big Meter
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PlasmaCam 4x4, Samson 510 table, Go Torch, + more
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Lasers:
X-TOOL D1 PRO (x 4) F1, S1 (x3), P2 (x2), F1 ULTRA (x2) with conveyors, M1 ULTRA (x2) + accs.
LaserPecker 1 PRO, LP-2, LP-4 + accs
50 Watt GALVO fiber
TYVOK Spider S1 60W Diode Laser 49" x 96"
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