How to Create Text on Text Sign

[@daneilers739]

No "Convert to Curves" , No "Welding", No "Grouping or Ungrouping". Such a relief!!

[@Horizon-m5o]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing the step by step from making to finishing. Great choice in colors.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome! Thank you very much

[@guyrivard8613]

PAW PAW - - - That Text on text wood project you show is simply exquisite with the white script on the Blocked "FAMILY". Once I get my LONGMILL unit I am tempted to steal it . . . Thankew!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The file is available as a free download in the Inventables project page. The link is in the description. Thank you very much. I’m glad that you like it

[@ndpesicgroup]

Great piece !!! Your detail step by step instructions really helps in understanding the software and how creative we can get !!! Thank you so much !!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're very welcome! I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@EdFowler-np4vk]

The paint pen is a game changer! Thank you

[@Bigdog603]

I have watched a few of your videos, i like the way you teach. I am just getting started in cnc working on setting up my machine. can't wait to get started. thanks for all the go info.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Congratulations on getting a CNC. Thank you very much for watching.

[@justanotherguy8791]

Thanks to a previous video I knew about text on text. However - You showed the paint makers. This was the first time I've heard of them. Of course I ordered a few and wow. Just wow. So much easier and looks great. Thank you for another great video!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome 😊

[@davidcochran934]

Great video. Thanks for the details especially the paint pens. I dont have a CNC machine yet but with every video I am that much closer to pulling the trigger.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are very welcome

[@JohnColgan.]

Great in depth tutorial, thank you. Given inspiration for Wedding Anniversary gift for Mrs C next month!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Wonderful!

[@norm5785]

Great job, thank you for sharing this with us. From Henrico County Virginia

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

My pleasure. Thank you very much for watching

[@walterhunt4375]

Thanks for another great video, I will have to try my luck at creating this sign.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! You can do it

[@jonwhitehead2102]

Really enjoyed the video! I like the paint pen ideas as well. Thanks Paw Paw

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome

[@timsmith4089]

I have learned a lot from your videos including this one. Your instruction on a different video regarding the difference between work zero and home was helpful and can be seen in practice here as well.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I’m glad that you found them to be useful. Thanks for watching

[@WoodenCreationz]

Love the paint pen tip!!! I needed this for my paint game!! Great video!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome. Thank you

[@yourunclesam6780]

I liked this project. Excellent explanation and I am already your subscriber. Very good tutorial. Thank you

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you so very much. I really appreciate your support

[@1seahawklvr]

Great video as always! I was trying to figure out how to create a text on text and once again you saved the day!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That’s awesome! I’m always trying to read the minds of my subscribers. If you have any suggestions, I welcome your ideas

[@1seahawklvr]

@@PawPawsWorkShop I'm new to woodworking and CNC. Adjusting the speeds was very helpful but how do you determine which speed will work? I have the Onefinity and love it!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It’s mostly trial and error. Feed rate is the most critical. To fast and you will break bits and cause the machine to chatter. The depth per pass should not exceed 1/2 the diameter of the bit or less. The plunge rate will vary with the hardness of the wood. If you have the ramping feature use it. It helps greatly.

[@MrMikestoner]

A video on how you did the finish on this specific sign would be great. Thanks for all your videos, they've helped me a lot.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I did that in this video. Did you watch to the end?

[@michaelthornburg8791]

Thanks for another great video. Lots of details and as always lots of tips along the way. Thank you for highlighting the feeds and speeds and noting when you use the increased settings after some real world cutting.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@DouglasAdams-x4t]

Hello Sir Great video on exactly what i was looking for and to let you know I've been doing this for 4 whole days with Fox Alien 4040Xe. So what I need to ask is how do you know when bit changes are ready. Does the machine know when its time or the program finish and you change and start the next run. thanks for any help you may provide me

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

What software are you using? If easel and you are doing two stage carving then you most likely do the roughing pass first. The program will finish and stop. You then change the bit, z the machine at the same exact place that you z’ed the first time for the roughing pass and select finishing pass. That will start the next program and run.

[@DouglasAdams-x4t]

​@@PawPawsWorkShop Yes sir I'm using Easel and thank you for your response. Cant wait to try this

[@ClaudiaBishop-yy8by]

What 1/4” end bit did you use on this project. Love your videos and can’t wait to try and make this sign!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The bit is a two flute downcut bit. And up it bit will work but will require a little extra sanding

[@PamelaSmith-q4o]

Paw Paw, I'm so glad i found you, i just love watching your videos. I'm new to the cnc world and just purchased the x-carve pro. I've only attempted 3 projects so far and all have failed. in this video of the family sign. can you tell me what 1/4" bit did you use?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, the roughing pass is a 1/4” end mill

[@mrwatcher]

@@PawPawsWorkShop PawPaw, he knows it's a 1/4" endmill....after all, he said that himself. He wants to know if it's a straight bit, fishtail, compression, upcut, downcut.....what did you use EXACTLY?

[@GordonRock1]

Excellent instructions as usual, PawPaw! Thanks!! 😃😃👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I’ve been watching your videos as well. I liked the last one you did on the central vac

[@KimberlyWendt-lc2iv]

really nice work! Noticed the sharpies on your bench...were those also used in the coloration process?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I purchased the markers to get the fine details

[@travisgoodspeed4400]

Is it possible to do the bulk of the pocket area with a 1/4 or 1/2 bit, then switch to the smaller bit you used to get closer, the finally the 60 degree for all the fine details? I would think it would cut down the carve time quite a big

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, you most definitely can do that. Just setup a separate workpiece with the specific bit you want to use. The other workpiece can be the two stage carving.

[@travisgoodspeed4400]

@@PawPawsWorkShop is it worth it? Does it save a decent amount of time? Or would the time spent designing the cut areas areas cancel out any time saved?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, it will save quite a bit of time

[@troygriffin3096]

Using the second block to do the z zero is a great idea.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@taranson3057]

This is the video that I was looking for

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic. Glad it helped you

[@mikeledee8786]

Are you using pro for the v-bits or is there a workaround? Thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I am using pro version of easel. There is not a very good work around for this type of carving with a v bit. You could use a 1/16” downcut bit and get some good results for the detail pass.

[@mikeledee8786]

@@PawPawsWorkShop I saw another program called aspire/v carve, what about that one?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes aspire is outstanding but very expensive. It part of the Vectric family of software. I started with VCarve Desktop and later moved to the VCarve Pro. I have yet to upgrade to the Aspire.

[@Colin-Parker]

Paw paw. Can you please advise me what depth would do in one pass at a time for a 1/4" bit in cedar? I would appreciate your help. I'm using a YoraHome SilverBack.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Start with the default in easel. It is a safe beginning point. If you machine is strong enough you can do the .1” in one or two passes

[@IanStreten]

Very new to the delights of CNC routing. Your informative videos have been a blessing. Have a Easel software problem that I hope you may be able to help me with. The cut & shape facility. Is there a way of making it smaller? Thank you. Ian Streten

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

If you are talking about the menu on the side bar can be made smaller, then no

[@IanStreten]

Thank you for your response but have now sorted the problem

[@gabrielgraham339]

Great Video. I noticed that when you changed your bit for detail pass, and did your z-probe on the extra side piece, you pressed the ''use the last xy zero'' button. When I try this feature, it never goes back to the last xy position. It start carving from where the machine is at that point. What am i missing?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

First, are you homing the machine? For several years I did not home the machine and I had that happen to me a couple of times. I even had it take off on it’s own completely off the project area. Since I started homing the machine I have not had that problem.

[@walkingquad2001]

@@PawPawsWorkShop do you have a video on how to set up homing?

[@casacustoms]

What was the first bit you used on the roughing pass? I can't tell what it is in the video.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

1/4” end mill

[@casacustoms]

@@PawPawsWorkShop your the best! Thank you sir and thank you for all the videos. Cause of you I was able to get my 1st carving done yesterday...🙏🙏🙏

[@mrwatcher]

@@PawPawsWorkShop He should have said "1/4 inch down cut"

[@brucenorton3864]

Wow your videos are awesome. Thank you for such detailed instructions, so easy to follow. You could be a movie star with your composed way of talking and instruction. Where can I find how to set up my Z axis with a touch plate in Easel? Also, I need to buy the tape, glue and activator. I have been using double sided tape but the tape seems like a better option. I'm in Abu Dhabi so will need to buy on Amazon or equivalent.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. During the setup in easel you have a section to setup the probe. The blue tape is simply painters tape.

[@brucenorton3864]

I made a sign like yours last weekend. It turned out great thanks to your instructive video.

[@kimberleyquibell4245]

What was the initial material used? And curious what something like that would retail for. Great video!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

This was just a premium pine board. As far as cost, you need to determine the cost of materials and your time. These projects take a long time to produce jus like the 3D carving. It hard to determine a cost when you add machine time. Try and get an idea of what the market will bear in your area and then determine if it is worth it.

[@bailey223]

Is this before the upgrades on your Xcarve? Asking for speed purposes

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, this is before the upgrade

[@davidphillips8194]

What kind of paint pens did you use or where did you get them at?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The brand is not that important. You need a fine tip or ultra fine tip for the details. You can get the pens at Walmart, hobby lobby or Michaels or similar hobby stores

[@davidphillips8194]

@@PawPawsWorkShop awesome I will start looking them up.

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

Hi how do you create radiused corners on a frame on easal ? Shorly it can't be dragging end points out. Thanks in advance

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Select the item and there will be a drop down menu. Under the shape menu there is a radius section near the bottom of the box

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks I will give it a go

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

@@PawPawsWorkShop can't locate that radius selection box. Don't suppose you have a video ?

[@devonsharp8432]

I just got the same cnc you have.. What program do you use; the one that comes with it or a different one? Thank you!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes this was with easel. Congratulations on getting into the cnc world. Once done with all the Hurricane Ida mess I’ll have more videos. Rebuilding and waiting for power and resources to come back to the area

[@cecilferris1163]

Awesome job. So if you have an X-Carve can you use the same speed settings that you used in this project?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Most likely, yes. Each machine is different. You will have to do some experiments.

[@coachalan22]

So I am very new to this, if I download a file , like this , would it be just load and start?

[@coachalan22]

When I say new, my 4040xe gets here in two days. I picked this machine after watching your review.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The file is ready to carve. With the 4040xe using candle or UGS you will need to generate the gcode while in easel and open the file in the program that you choose to send the code to the machine

[@coachalan22]

@@PawPawsWorkShop which program do you suggest for someone new? I want to get something that will be useful as I grow in knowledge

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Start with the free version of easel and then move to VCarve by Vectric

[@hydroconcepts]

Nice work there A New follower here.. I am new to this and I don’t use the Easel to send the info to my CNC therefore it will be good to know what files can we export from your design and how.. I assume there will be only two Gcode files with one having a switch of bits but I really need to know what the CNC will do on the bit change since this was not captured well in the video. Any assistance will be appreciated with which of the 3 files showing you sent to the machine.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You send all three files to the machine. If you are not using easel then tow stage carving is nothing but two separate toolpaths. The third toolpath is the cutout

[@DanielRhoades4122]

Amazing sign. I'm making one similar for dad for christmas. I use Carveco so it took a bit to figure out how to do it on there. But thanks for the inspiration, its led to several project ideas for me. 2 questions though, what type of wood did you cut this sign on, and what did you use to finish it with? Thanks Paw Paw.

[@tommypers7973]

Painters paint pen is it acrylic paint? And thank you as always great video

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, it is acrylic paint

[@lunnymav]

Wow beautiful work.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks

[@lethagarrison5419]

What would you charge if you were selling this project? I can't wait to try it myself!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

On a project like this you really can’t sell it for what is is worth considering the time it takes to carve.

[@mrwatcher]

He should have said "About $75. Afterall, since the machine is doing most of the work, you don't really need to consider the time it takes to carve"

[@JamiesHobbies-GGB]

I set my Z on the table surface and add the thickness of my material :)

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Excellent. That will work also

[@josephkos7279]

Hi, I just received my Foxalien 4040 XE and am using Easel. I've noticed on your version looks different than mine, I don't have the file button along with some other items. Is this because I'm using trial version? Thanks.

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

Verry good👍👍🇳🇱💟

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@glenmcarroll]

thats a good one Thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for visiting my channel

[@MountainPostWoodworks]

I tried this on mine but my machine cuts like crap i have no clue whats going on

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Start with ensuring that your bits are sharp. Then check everything on the machine. Something is loose or out of alignment. Check everything

[@jbb5266]

That looks awesome.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@jakec788]

Hey buddy love the videos however I find some of your content confusing, but it’s justifiable this is a confusing topic for beginners such as myself, that being said I’m confused on why you are cutting out another border with a complete through cut ?i have absolutely no idea the point of the cutout ?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I cut out the project on the cnc rather than taking it to the table saw. Either way will work or have the project sized correctly before you begin. Using the cnc to cut out the project ensures that everything is spaced correctly.

[@jakec788]

@@PawPawsWorkShop got ya that’s what I figured thank you!!!

[@jimking9646]

Very good

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@dennisandrews8485]

Its easy to do if you have a cnc. The real challenge is to do it by hand, not by keystrokes

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I would love to see pictures of your hand carved work. I’m sure it amazing. Thank you for watching this method.

[@ohske]

God Bless You

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much