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mtylerfl
06-03-2012, 05:50 PM
Hello,

Here is the May 2012 project I created for owners of the current version of ShopBot PartWorks, VCarve Pro 6.5 and Aspire 3.5 (and future higher versions). It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!

http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/2012/06-may-grocery-list-plaque/list-plaque.html

Here is a unique and “fancy” way to make it convenient for yourself and family members to write down needed grocery items between trips to the store! The project features an attractive v-carve design that harkens back to vintage motifs common to many antique hand-carvings.

The sample shown is finished with a cherry wood stain color, but a faux metal finish could be interesting, as well. The overall dimensions of the plaque are about 9¾" x 17" x ¾" deep.

Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!

• I created the design/layout using Vectric's VCarve Pro 6.5 software.

• I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.

I used the following bits...
V-Carve: 90° V-Bit
Cut Profiles: 1/4" Down-Cut EM

Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my sample Grocery List Plaque made from Select Pine:

• Rust-Oleum Ultimate Stain Traditional Cherry
• 2 coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray
• Flat Black Latex paint in v-carve recesses
• 2 coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray as topcoat

geneb
06-04-2012, 11:54 AM
Mike, what size is that 90 degree V carve bit that you're using?

tnx!

g.

mtylerfl
06-05-2012, 01:50 PM
Mike, what size is that 90 degree V carve bit that you're using?

tnx!

g.

Hi Gene,

That bit is a CMT model# 815.690.11
http://www.amazon.com/CMT-815-690-11-V-Grooving-Cutting-Diameter/dp/B000P4LP4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338914981&sr=8-1

Dimensions are:

Angle: 90°
Diameter: 3/4"
Cutting Length: 5/8"
Shank: 1/2"

geneb
06-05-2012, 02:04 PM
Thanks Mike!

g.

dlcw
06-05-2012, 02:57 PM
Great project! :)

Thank you Mike.