How to Make a Flag with Embedded Logo on CNC

[@hillcountryCNC]

You never realize how much you sound like Eeyore until you edit your own video for the 9th time! 🤣

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

Can I ask what kind/type of wood you used for this flag?? Doesn’t look like pine (to me anyways). Not that it needs to be either… just saying. 🤔 🤷‍♂️ Anyways Great Video & Thanks For Showing & not being a Big Corporate Tool Promoter!! To many "Woodworkers & CNC Woodworkers" sold out to Big corporate/companies & now all they do is promote some plastic 💩 all while claiming to be a "woodworker"!! Anyways truly great video & an even better looking flag. You’re very precise & meticulous & it shows (which is a great thing in my opinion) Believe me on that! 💯 🎯 🫡 ✌️ ** & Subscribed ** 😉

[@hillcountryCNC]

PPP, I love to answer questions! The wood for this flag was Soft Maple. I have tried all kinds of wood looking for the best and most reliably perfect producing density. After all that comparison, the winner is.... I don't know. Mesquite, Hickory, Pecan and alittle Hard Maple = Too Hard. Soft Maple, Pine = Too Soft. Cherry and Beech are pretty good. Keep in mind these recommendations are for flags only. The hard stuff is great for cabinet doors and such.

[@hillcountryCNC]

I will say though, if you get soft maple at the correct moisture level, it's pretty awesome. It carves like butter and has low blow-out like what would be caused by harder grain.

[@DylanGarner-e7y]

I love the in depth instruction and information on this video! I also find the chapters to be extremely helpful for specific things that I need.

[@hillcountryCNC]

Thanks Dylan, I try to make these videos as helpful as possible!

[@xyzspec82]

That looks really good. Subscribed

[@hillcountryCNC]

Thanks!

[@ColumbiaSCRealEstate]

Thanks for the drywall sander suggestion

[@hillcountryCNC]

You bet, glad to help!

[@kurtopalka5201]

Vcarve pro has a key hole gadget I believe. Great detailed video

[@hillcountryCNC]

Didn’t know that! I have been doing it this way for years, have to check it out!

[@ColumbiaSCRealEstate]

You got a big boy jointer. Not ready for one myself but looking forward to the day.

[@hillcountryCNC]

Yeah, some tools are a huge investment but when you get down to efficiency in business they pay for themselves. Hobby, maybe not, but running 1,000 rails and stiles definitely makes it worth it.

[@pepper7144]

Great video I really like you instructional style.

[@hillcountryCNC]

Thank you! A big part of my old life was teaching Grunts, Infantry, Paratroopers, etc. the skills they needed to survive. Breaking things down really helps especially if you’re speaking different languages!

[@RBallarddesigns]

Good job! We will be talking about your video on my show this weekend

[@hillcountryCNC]

That's awesome, thank you. Let me know when so I can watch it!

[@RBallarddesigns]

@@hillcountryCNC Saturday night 9pm

[@karlriley1314]

Your close to San Antonio. I'm close to Killeen, TX. Nice video and explaining everything along the way. I'm new to this stuff and want to try this. Thanks for the video.

[@hillcountryCNC]

You are very welcome! The best thing to do is just do it, there will be failures but that is just learning. 💜

[@rhebostatfibulator6124]

Almost forgot what I was going to ask, oh yeah, what do you use to run your gcode? The masso or the buildbotics thing? possibly a third option? Nice work on the flag, keep up the good work. Agree with you on the hill country being the best.

[@hillcountryCNC]

I use GRBL, it is simple and gcode in my humble option should be simple. Your second question, I am not sure exactly how to answer, my controller is basically a Raspberry Pi that I upload via thumb drive (I could use WiFi but don't trust it with CNC) and a monitor. The Onefinity Masso controller is a newer thing than what I have and although I will be upgrading, it hasn't happened yet!

[@rhebostatfibulator6124]

@@hillcountryCNC That answered my question. I went another route with Mach4/laptop and had a question but I'll figure it out. Thanks for the reply. Look forward to more on your channel.

[@kidvicious2227]

With the ora mask. U have to use a downcut or v-bit. If u dont, it will rip the mask off

[@hillcountryCNC]

Great tip and I normally do use a downcut! Thanks!

[@paulrcreech7731]

Cool

[@hillcountryCNC]

Thank you!

[@dblove924]

What Cnc software do you use?

[@hillcountryCNC]

Simple answer is Vectric VCarve Pro. I really find it to be the best on the market (and I actually have tried quite a few) but I also use Vectric Aspire and Fusion 360. Only VCarve Pro was needed for this project.

[@ColumbiaSCRealEstate]

I've started with 3D Carbide's software but after using it for a month and Vectric coming out with version 12, I'm going with Vectric soon.

[@johnterdik4707]

Great video, but i do find the background music to be super annoying.

[@hillcountryCNC]

John, thank you for the comment. I have been trying on more recent videos to change things up. It just seems so boring without any music at some points. Flipside, I listen to CNCs and saws all day! I’m over that sound! 🤓

[@TheHobbyShopFilms]

the background beat is annoying.

[@hillcountryCNC]

Sorry. I have cut it out of the later videos.

[@TheHobbyShopFilms]

@@hillcountryCNC It's OK, i realize this is an older video. The info is very useful!

[@DylanGarner-e7y]

I love the in depth instruction and information on this video! I also find the chapters to be extremely helpful for specific things that I need.

[@hillcountryCNC]

You're very welcome!