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loriny
09-08-2009, 12:14 AM
I am finally getting around to trying to build my business sign. I plan to pocket my name- Heritage Woodcraft and my phone number into the sign and inlay lettering. What is the easiest way to take my text from the sign and move it to a new file to nest and cut the letters in other material? I am still unsure as to what my materials will be. I also may try inlay a 3d maple leaf from the vector 3d folder.
Thank you
Lorin
cabnet636
09-08-2009, 04:14 AM
aspire has a video on inlays within the software it will explain it for the inlay toolpath
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/aspire/whats_new/aspire_v2/whats_new_videos.htm
Brian Moran
09-08-2009, 06:29 AM
Hi Lorin,
When you want to copy the letters, you can either select the vectors and export them as an EPS or a DXF file and import them into a new file. Or you can run a second copy of Aspire and after you have created your new blank file simply copy and paste the vectors from your original session.
Brian
loriny
09-08-2009, 10:00 AM
thank you
pro70z28
09-11-2009, 12:28 AM
I inlaid walnut in this oak hope chest I did for my daughter several years ago.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/HopeChest5-1.jpg
I first cut the walnut parts. Then I cut the pockets in the oak and glued them in leaving the panels secured to the ShopBot table. When the glue was dry I reran the complete file to add the details.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/HopeChestDetail.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/HopeChest4.jpg
bob_s
09-11-2009, 06:21 AM
Gary
Wow - nice idea - that takes the whole idea of inlay with the shopbot to another level.
I have some design ideas that will really put this technique to use.
Did you use regular yellow glue, or a fast setting epoxy?
Thanks
Bob
ckurak
09-11-2009, 12:32 PM
Gary,
Impressive idea! Thanks for sharing that one.
Charles
pro70z28
09-11-2009, 12:42 PM
Thanks Bob & Charles.
I think I used gorilla glue if I remember right.
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