Harley LED backlit - CNC carved - Epoxy

[@BrentBauman-b8z]

Your work is blowing my mind! Literally some of the coolest projects I have ever seen! Thank You for sharing your talents!

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@BrentBauman-b8z thanks

[@GyWO10]

That’s bad a$$ right there!!!🤩 Thanks for illustrating & explaining your process!!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thanks

[@clydewarman1576]

I'd buy one of those for sure.

[@wasupfool5692]

Would love to have one of these for under the gable end of my garage

[@charlenerusso7829]

Super boulot un final magnifique

[@chrispelletier3661]

Very cool. Thanks for showing your process. Love your sign!!!!

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks

[@dmccaffe]

Watched 4 of your videos back to back and amazed by each. Thank you for posting these.

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@wasupfool5692]

Awesome work

[@RachelFraser-kb6ew]

So cool! I just stopped by your garage sale today

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks

[@iamnotguilty]

This right here is BAD-ASS! Well done!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thank you

[@jimrosson6702]

Very cool great job

[@tombreslin367]

wow! That was great work! 👍

[@infographie]

Excellent.

[@over60crafter]

Excellent work.

[@lstineman]

wow.. outstanding

[@FelpaBoysGarage]

Clean work 👏🏽

[@ledheadkustomplastic3442]

Amazing work Brother.. Love that sign 😎👍🇺🇸

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thank you

[@everydaywitkaycee]

This is beautiful BOSS !

[@bradscustomsigns]

thank you

[@kurtopalka5201]

Awesome job!

[@Harley1563]

Nice work Cuz 👍

[@rossgibson9208]

Oh my god that’s friggin amazing!!!!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thanks

[@TayDavis7276]

Awesome 🙌❤️

[@bradscustomsigns]

thank you

[@Hotrod66149]

Oh hell yeah!

[@TheLomDogg]

I really like this project. Im thinking of trying something similar for a Christmas present. Why do you fill the epoxy half way with white first? What do you use to color your epoxy? Do you use a transparent color, dye, or a powder? Thanks for all the great videos.

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks @TheLomDogg . I fill it half way first so that it stabilizes all the pieces so that I can carve out the back. It also allows me to do any surface painting without smudging up the epoxy. I use liquid pigments and, in some cases, Rust-Oleum spray paint for opaque colors and mica powders for metallics. The first layer being white also helps ensure translucence with the second layer of colors

[@M3lv1n-VR46]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@treggmichelleliebler399]

Nice!

[@Rafautomotopasja]

Mega praca i super efekt ,Wow :)

[@hcamardelle]

How did you color the resin? Dyes or alcohol inks? Excellent work and I'd love to see a more detailed video!!

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks. I typical use Ecopoxy liquid pigment, and in some cases 1shot and Rust-oleum paint as pigment

[@Suavellous]

Great video 🙌🏻

[@bradscustomsigns]

thanks

[@ralfplewa2472]

Hi! Thank you for your detailed Video, the sign looks absolut amazing. My only question is about the finish Step with clear epoxy. How do you Coat the sides/edges and prevent the epoxy from dripping down? The surface on top is easy, but what about the sides!! Thank you so much

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@ralfplewa2472 I actually just flood it from the middle and let gravity do the work. I use a rubber glove to make sure I get everything squeezed into all the nooks and crannies and all the tough spots and let it flow over the edge. I also have a video that shows what I do to accommodate the drips after it is cured

[@ralfplewa2472]

@@bradscustomsigns thanks for your fast reply, i will have a look at the Video you mentioned..

[@robinp.9886]

Woww, Superbe création

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks

[@cellokustom9060]

Love this one! Great work! Do you sell your signs?

[@JorgeRobinsonPavezReyes]

perfect😍

[@gary.pettineo]

WOW

[@ReevesLittle]

After you did the clear it looks like you set a piece of foam core on top (at around 5:05 minutes in). Was that making contact for some reason, was it a dust barrier while the clear cured or does it serve some other purpose? Thanks for the awesome walk through!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thanks. Yes that was just a piece of coroplast to keep the air born contaminants off while it dries.

[@ReevesLittle]

Thanks!@@bradscustomsigns

[@RCRCPodcast]

So rustolium for spray, what do you use for rolling? What grit sand paper do you use when removing before rolling? Amazing work by the way

[@bradscustomsigns]

I've been using dollar store foam rollers, at .75 each, I consider them disposable. 100 grit to remove all my overspray, 220 grit to clean it up for painting

[@waynegeils2130]

Awesome

[@SJSSawdust]

very nice

[@kiwirooster6209]

Wow, just wow!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thank you

[@johnolz1886]

Very cool. Any chance you use VCarve Pro and sell the files?

[@bradscustomsigns]

sorry, I use Carbide Create

[@rodolfogarza2042]

Great job,i like it!!! Is it for sale????

[@bradscustomsigns]

made this for a friend

[@kotsios1234567]

Hey Sir. You are awesome. Been doing such signs on my cnc but nowhere near the as quality of yours!! I would like to have your contact!

[@bradscustomsigns]

thanks, you can find me on Facebook

[@xarshar9525]

Hello, Can you tell me what kind of pigment do you use and in what proportions? All of my suppliers are telling me that the covering pigment will not let light through...

[@bradscustomsigns]

the white was tinted with Ecopoxy liquid pigment, and the Orange was tinted with Rustoleum bright orange paint

[@willbarnett205]

I love these signs. I struggle with paint. What spray paint do you use? Sand between coats? Thanks for any help

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks. Predominantly Rustoleum spray, 3 "light" coats 20 - 30 min apart (don't try to get full coverage in first couple), let dry, light sand and then 1 more coat if needed.

[@willbarnett205]

Thanks again. Sand with a 220 grit or higher? Thanks again for the advice.

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@willbarnett205 I like to go at least that or higher, just enough to take off the shine

[@EdiCNC]

Excelente trabalho

[@kansaskutabuddy]

As far as the epoxy are you just pouring white initially then after it cures going back over it with the different colors? What type of squeeze bottle are you using?

[@bradscustomsigns]

yes, the first layer is basically a filler because I don't use deep pour epoxy, and I use a slightly translucent white to avoid getting too opaque and ensure that the lights will still show through the final pour. This was the last batch of bottles, but I typically look for sales of similar type www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08GP3P7RJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@MagnumPopeye]

Why would you not just use clear on the first half?? Would that not have saved you some white die and prep time? Or is there something I'm missing?

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@MagnumPopeye it's only a small amount of pigment, and I think (and it's possible I'm wrong) it helps with to keep the top colors more opaque.

[@packer34]

Man that is freaking awesome! Would you be willing to part with the gcodes? By the way what size is the sign?

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thanks. If you find me on Facebook under the same name we can more easily communicate

[@bradscustomsigns]

24" wide piece

[@ald.3449]

That's just fucking incredible!!

[@bradscustomsigns]

Thank you

[@FelipeChambers-n4n]

What is the name of your engraving machine?

[@bradscustomsigns]

I use a Shapeoko 3XXL

[@robertosantana129]

How did you know to flip it perfectly that it would cut on the other side

[@bradscustomsigns]

I just made sure it was exactly on center of the slab on top cut, and then ensured centered again when flipped

[@chadmccormack8036]

what type of epoxy are you using for the top coat

[@bradscustomsigns]

I am currently using Magic Resin Tabletop

[@Rallsfam]

Love your work! What kind of epoxy do you normally use and where so you get it?

[@bradscustomsigns]

thank you, I currently use Magic Resin, usually ships by next day

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Really great looking sign. You lost me though it looked like you glued the back on, then sanded it and then took it back off. I’m assuming to put the lights in it, but why not put them in first, then glue and sand? I missed the taking it off the first time and then wondered how you got the lights in.

[@bradscustomsigns]

I put the back cover on the riser ring to keep the shape and rigidity while it is being glued. And I install the lights last in the event I have any slips and have to make some modifications.

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

@@bradscustomsigns Oh, ok. So a back cover, a riser ring and the front piece. Think I got it now. I do like the spend up videos, but I do miss some things. Thanks for the reply. And again, great looking sign.

[@TheSheldo03]

How did you set it up to cut out on the back side? I tried and my cuts were almost an inch off.

[@bradscustomsigns]

I plot my design in the exact center of the blank, so that after I do the first carve and flip it over, the reversed image is still in the exact center

[@TheSheldo03]

@@bradscustomsigns that makes sense! Thanks!

[@jimyongue6172]

@@bradscustomsigns I Think I understand what you are saying, but is there a trick to making sure the sign is positioned correctly when flipping it over? Is it OK if it isn't 100% lined up? Thanks and very cool video!

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@jimyongue6172 well the consistent positioning is the key. I have a preference for a dedicated X/Y location (mine is bottom left), so when I set my zero for X/Y, it is on the same place for every piece I do, never have to reset, the only zero I set is for my Z. So I set my artwork in the exact center of my blank slab, carve my piece, and then when I flip it over, the art is still in the exact center of the blank on the opposite side, so you need only to flip your design to match its location.

[@jimyongue6172]

@@bradscustomsigns Thanks, I'm new to the CNC machine world. I have some trial and error ahead of me.

[@rickycurry574]

This video is by far the best video from start to finish. I have a shapeoko 3 xxl with carbide create software and hopefully to upgrade to a better software soon. I just subscribed to your channel and looking forward to learning from you. You are too awesome. Do you create files and sell them?

[@bradscustomsigns]

I've never really gotten into the file selling game, I've had a few people contact me looking for help and they have sent me a little tip in appreciation but that's about as far as I've gone.

[@rickycurry574]

@Brad's Custom Signs ok I understand. I will be following you to learn as much as I can and I don't mind paying for some knowledge. I'm now following your Facebook page. Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@rickycurry574]

@Brad's Custom Signs I have a question. Do you mind telling me what software you use to create the signs? I have carbide create but wanting upgrade.

[@bradscustomsigns]

@Ricky Curry I'm using carbide create standard version. I may update to pro version or something different in order to start doing full 3d carving, I just haven't found the need for it quite yet

[@rickycurry574]

@Brad's Custom Signs ok thanks. I was told I needed the expensive software to do what I see you are doing. Thanks for clearing it up. I will work with what I got.

[@kevinkelly6479]

Hi where do you buy the cnc i cant find any here in Ireland

[@bradscustomsigns]

I got mine from the US (I'm in Canada), but I'm not sure about their shipping limitations. I would suggest joining a group or 2 on Facebook, and just ask other members that may be in your part of the world

[@darinbolvin3663]

Do you notice an heat issues from all this LEDs?

[@bradscustomsigns]

not at all, these strips are not very intense

[@cesuich]

Can you share what brand of epoxy you use?

[@bradscustomsigns]

currently using Magic Resin

[@kidvicious2227]

What clear expoy and orange, white paint?

[@bradscustomsigns]

I currently use Magic Resin tabletop, Rust oleum spray paint, and Ecopoxy liquid pigments for most projects. And on this project, I also used the paint as the pigment for the orange

[@kidvicious2227]

Thank your response!

[@kidvicious2227]

Did you treat the mdf before spray painting? Cause the mdf in using is soaking up my paint

[@bradscustomsigns]

@@kidvicious2227 I don't seal the main parts, maybe just the edges depending on the piece. The issue in many places, is that there are different grades of MDF, and some of it is very porous. In Canada I can buy Platinum Grade MDF, in the US you can look for HDF (high density), both are much more dense than outlet stores, but you'll have to find a wood shop to get it, not box store

[@Rallsfam]

Could we get a link to the led lights you use? Thank you!

[@bradscustomsigns]

LED's are from Amazon www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085FRXVMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@thegoga_]

Hi do you epoxy the back?

[@bradscustomsigns]

I do not, just sand it clean and install a hanger

[@thegoga_]

@@bradscustomsigns Thank you!!

[@RCjunkie]

Can I buy your file?

[@bradscustomsigns]

find me on Facebook

[@chuckmaloney429]

Can I come and spend a day in your shop

[@bradscustomsigns]

😃

[@ca_ged]

Teach me Obi Wan.

[@albertreyes7496]

I need one but 3 times the size take my money now pls

[@robertosantana129]

how deep do you usually make your pockets before you put resin i usually do .20 but i found i was using too much resin but i dont know if thats acceptable so recently i began a project with .10 i use less but it pours out however i will surface the project .02

[@bradscustomsigns]

I'm typically at .15", but I calculate my epoxy for .125, so it's just a hair below surface

[@robertosantana129]

@@bradscustomsigns really so it's ok to be under the edge ?

[@bradscustomsigns]

that's how I like to do it, more dimension.