Comments on: Family Sign Router CNC Shop Bot

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:36:53 +0000

In reply to Pam.

Thank you pam for your input! Command strips are a great idea, and maybe instead of rolling tape, double stick tape would work great! We’re never too old to start doing what we’ve always wanted to do. I am self taught, mostly by trial and error (and a lot of youtube videos). Whenever I’ve been around someone working on something, I’m always annoyingly looking over the shoulder to see how they do things. Hoping you get out in the shop very soon to do something, even if it’s small. Just get started!

gail

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:18:04 +0000

I would try the Command hook sticky backs to hold the pix on. You can buy them in refill packs. I haven’t tried these on paper but I’d try it on a duplicate pic first to see if it works. Otherwise I’d try the Frog tape by making a loop out of it, sticky side out. I don’t know how long this method would stick to the wood. I love the fact that you ask for brainstorming ideas. I haven’t seen any other blogger do this and I appreciate it. I’ve always wanted to take woodworking. When I was in 7th grade boys took woodshop and girls had to take home-ec. I’ll never forget the beautiful laminated bowls in their showcase. Our class didn’t even have a showcase. We made a pitiful hotpad shaped like our hand. The edges didn’t even match up. I knew I could make something as well as any boy!! (This was one of the biggest disappointments of my life.) So I kept sewing and went on to make quilts. But my first love is woodworking. I’ve never had the chance to take classes even though I have a workshop that would rival anybody’s. Thanks for being such an inspiration. I’ve never heard of the Maker shop but I’ll look for one or something similar.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:07:10 +0000

In reply to Casey Dillard. It's a ShopBot. The software used is V-Carve. It takes up to a 4'x8' sheet of plywood. So it is a large CNC.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 01:46:27 +0000

In reply to Casey Dillard.

I’m sorry, I am not sure. The site calls it shop bot. But I don’t know what version of the machine it is.

gail

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:31:47 +0000

only ways i can think to “attach” picture would be mini clothespins, washi tape, mini hinge clip or letter spring clip.

By: Casey Dillard

Casey Dillard — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:29:10 +0000

Can you please tell me what type of cnc router they used at the shop? I am in the market for one. Thank you

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:07:59 +0000

Thanks for the emery board tip. So easy, yet I would not have thought of using one.