|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 6, 2019 16:00:13 GMT
I have created a few small projects using Easel (bit holders, etc.) but nothing of real value until now. I spent a few weeks on this project for my father, from designing the project in Sketchup, to taking it into Easel for the CNC work (still need to learn Fusion but havent had time yet). I am extremely happy with how it turned out, and definitely learned a lot through the whole process. Plan on making a few more boards in the future for myself and a few friends. Hope you like it! The initial board design for the CNC:  My current workstation:  Test Cut:  Test Fit:  |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 6, 2019 16:02:14 GMT
Here are some shots of the CNC working on the V Carve:   Final Test Fit prior to glue up:  After Glue Up - Inlayed Epoxy in White:  |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 6, 2019 16:04:30 GMT
Another shot of the epoxy drying:  First sanding of the board:  Seeing how the walnut will contrast with the board:  Frame mitered with dados to accept the boards:  |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 6, 2019 16:05:54 GMT
Split the frame in half to create the two sides:  Chamfered the edge of the box:  |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 6, 2019 16:07:39 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by dadof4 on Aug 6, 2019 19:49:50 GMT
WOW! That looks fantastic.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hommer Woods on Aug 6, 2019 23:57:27 GMT
FINISHED BOARD: I finished the board with Tried and True Danish Oil which I absolutely love. When I first wiped it on I was taken aback by how well it brought out the grain. Overall I am so happy with the turnout. Let me know your thoughts! Beautiful work. I am a Danish Oil fan too. |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 7, 2019 12:21:02 GMT
WOW! That looks fantastic. Thank you! Definitely a few things I would change around for next time: - Barrel Hinges - once I get a drill press - Channel to hold the pieces for storage, etc |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 7, 2019 12:21:36 GMT
FINISHED BOARD: I finished the board with Tried and True Danish Oil which I absolutely love. When I first wiped it on I was taken aback by how well it brought out the grain. Overall I am so happy with the turnout. Let me know your thoughts! Beautiful work. I am a Danish Oil fan too. Appreciate it! Yeah I am a huge fan of Danish oil...use it to finish nearly everything. |
|
|
|
Post by Derek the Admin on Aug 7, 2019 13:56:55 GMT
I really like this. Outstanding project! Thanks for sharing.
|
|
|
|
Post by Bruce on Aug 7, 2019 15:04:53 GMT
Great work. How did you level out the inlays with the rest of the board. Did you plane it using the CNC?
Thanks for posting all the pictures of your building process.
|
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 9, 2019 14:06:29 GMT
I really like this. Outstanding project! Thanks for sharing. Thanks Derek! |
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 9, 2019 14:07:53 GMT
Great work. How did you level out the inlays with the rest of the board. Did you plane it using the CNC? Thanks for posting all the pictures of your building process. Thanks Bruce. I thought about leveling them out using the CNC, but I did enough test pieces to the point where they fit without much sanding needed. I ended up just sanding them down flush and it came out great. If I was using hardwood for the game board, I likely would have considered using the CNC to flatten it, or just use my planer that I just bought. |
|
|
|
Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 20, 2019 5:18:43 GMT
Excellent work - thanks for sharing!
|
|
|
|
Post by crbalch on Aug 20, 2019 14:13:47 GMT
Excellent work - thanks for sharing! Thank you! |
|
