Doug Haffner
06-18-2013, 12:39 AM
I have a local client who makes post hole diggers. He had a pre-existing sign design and sent it to me. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to convert it to a dimensional sign in Vectric Aspire. Using the vectors, I was able to build up the pieces and merge them with the bevel on the square easily. Creating the large bevel on the outside was a breeze.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pBJ2d36Cs9Y/Ub-ugcDsgnI/AAAAAAAAEMw/NJGTpEssygk/s1600/rhinoprecarve.jpg
Here it is carved in HDU on my shopbot:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nSMXtx1AUh0/Ub-uzSKRKUI/AAAAAAAAEM4/-52fPa5SQ6w/s1600/rhinocarved.jpg
Here's the thing: I just think it's too plain. It needs more dimension. What to do? How about some Rhino texture? The client loves the idea. So, a quick modification to my existing files and:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jm8z5il4L3E/Ub_TOeg2zhI/AAAAAAAAENo/epn1sxLfsJU/s1600/rhinotexturecarve.jpg
The holes are for some custom bolts that will look pretty cool when it's all painted.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pBJ2d36Cs9Y/Ub-ugcDsgnI/AAAAAAAAEMw/NJGTpEssygk/s1600/rhinoprecarve.jpg
Here it is carved in HDU on my shopbot:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nSMXtx1AUh0/Ub-uzSKRKUI/AAAAAAAAEM4/-52fPa5SQ6w/s1600/rhinocarved.jpg
Here's the thing: I just think it's too plain. It needs more dimension. What to do? How about some Rhino texture? The client loves the idea. So, a quick modification to my existing files and:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jm8z5il4L3E/Ub_TOeg2zhI/AAAAAAAAENo/epn1sxLfsJU/s1600/rhinotexturecarve.jpg
The holes are for some custom bolts that will look pretty cool when it's all painted.