How To Use Masking On Your CNC Router Projects

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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[@richardbaynes3862]

I've been using Oramask for years now...I would suggest a few tips...1) seal the wood first with shellac, 2) once mask is applied I roll it with an ink roller (obviously without ink) to get more uniform adhesion, and 3) after carving, prior to painting seal the carved areas with shellac...no bleed of paint into surrounding wood...

[@IDCWoodcraft]

RicardBaynes, that is all great tips brother! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FranktheTank1336]

Garrett, thanks so much for all you teach! You are the sole reason I got into CNC woodcarving! Your Wednesday evening live is a great way for all the rest of us to learn. This live feed on the Oramask, is another feather in your cap of teaching tools! The surprise visit to your shop , shows how much fun and support your staff offer! Thanks again Buddy!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

FrankKerry, thanks brother! So glad to hear this one helped you.

[@johnk6847]

That was perfect. When you held up Elizabeth and said John, you were talking to me and my wife!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

John, haha glad to hear it brother.

[@GuyMacMillan]

You're the best Garrett!! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain how this works.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

GuyMacMillan, You're welcome! I'm glad you found the explanation helpful.

[@StephenBlackwelder]

Thanks for the demo Garrett. Merry Christmas. I’ve been working on several Christmas things with my CNC. Bread & Cracker trays, family signs, and charcuterie boards. Oh, and coasters made from trimmings on the charcuterie boards. Love your stuff. I learn a lot from you. Steve

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Steve, so happy to help brother! Happy CNCing.

[@DanielRhoades4122]

Lol, love this video. You guys really caught Garrett off guard. And I ALWAYS love seeing Liberty in the videos. Merry Christmas, guys!!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

JasonHoardes, they got me good brother!

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

It looks like you have a great team Garrett. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

DavidDickMeyer, merry christmas to you too brother.

[@ttnorth987]

When masking a long board if you use painters' tape and tape it down in the center and a couple of spots on one half to hold the masking in place. Then fold the other half over lightly cut the backing paper then peel it back a couple of inches and proceed just as you did in the video. that way one person can easily put down a long piece of masking by him/her self.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

ttnorth, that is a great idea brother! I like that.

[@Copablanca]

I love these kind of videos. Keep m coming 😊Thank you so much ❤

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Copablanca, you are so welcome my friend.

[@smokeebeefpv]

Awesome. I just ordered some and cant wait to try this out. Thx!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

smokeebeefpv, you're so welcome brother! I'm looking forward to you giving it a try for yourself!

[@w4fej]

Loved it, do more of it !!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

w4fej, will do brother! So glad you enjoyed this one.

[@daniofarnese]

Good evening! Could you share what kind of mic you are using? They sounds great.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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[@charlieearle5016]

Thanks great video. I'm gonna try a desk name plate for ky daughter in law's desk, she is a spanish/english teacher in the 5th grade. Gonna kake it a triangle with a blank side, english side and spanish side. She can then flip it to either english side or spanish side.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Charlieearle, right on brother! I am excited to see the final result.

[@MoeyD786]

Thank you!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

MoeyD786, You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rolandjohnson732]

I use to use Oramask until I watched a video by Rob Shuster @Sidewinder Drums using water based wood filler. Simply Stain and Seal with shellac or lacquer. After that dries put on small amount of the wood putty and mix with water to make a sloppy paste and spread a light coat over what your going to carve. After carving paint or stain what you want. Sand off the wood filler and finish as yo want, no worries about masking lifting up i

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Roland, right on! That sounds like a great method thanks for sharing. I'll have to give it a shot!

[@MJM-g9f]

Great video Garrett, but shouldn't you have sealed the board first? I enjoy your explanations!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

I certainly could have, may have been a better idea! Nice catch!

[@MJM-g9f]

@@IDCWoodcraft I know you were under the gun, with the going live. Maybe make a script note - anytime you are carving and coloring, seal and THEN Oramask. Still, enjoyable!

[@MJM-g9f]

Brings up another question tho - learning moment...... OK, I forgot to seal and Oramasked. Can I strip off the mask, seal, and reuse the mask?

[@williamcovell6324]

🌵 Looks like business is booming 🎉🌵

[@IDCWoodcraft]

WilliamCovell, thanks brother. Im happy to help!

[@theOPkilla]

Orafol is the company that makes Oramask 813, as well as the Oracal range of vinyls - 831, 851, etc..

[@IDCWoodcraft]

theOPkilla, good point brother.

[@Iggyshere]

Can painters tape still be used for masking before cutting? When I get started making my first sign I will try it.😊

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Iggyshere, I wouldn't recommend it my friend! I would recommend using something like Oramask instead!

[@FranktheTank1336]

Do you get any buildup on the CNC bits as you carve? And if so, do you pause occasionally to clean off the bit, then continue?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Frankerry, sometimes I do, a good trick is to clean them in Simple Green every few months.

[@techbuild5514]

I can literally hear your heart pumping. LOL!

[@IDCWoodcraft]

TechBuild, its a detailed process brother!

[@talegunner4414]

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[@IDCWoodcraft]

Talegunner4414, thanks for letting me know brother!

[@TimKarash-yt8tj]

Do you seal the carving prior to paint?

[@srleitch75]

Absolutely or youll end up with paint bleeding into the wood grain. .

[@srleitch75]

I like to sand, then seal, mask, cut, then reseal the letters, dry then paint. Ive had best results with that method, especially with wood like oak.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

TimKarsch, you sure can brother! Try Shellac.

[@GuyBeaver-h3q]

Great Job

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Thanks brother! Glad to hear you liked this one.

[@emostorm7]

If you could upload in 1080 definition it would be much easier on the eyes. Just a suggestion.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

emoastorm7, thanks for the suggestion my friend. I'll look into this!

[@eb14cc]

FYI Craftsman still around. They were acquired by Lowe’s.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

eb14cc, thanks brother that's good to know!

[@chipsmith6486]

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[@IDCWoodcraft]

ChipsSmith, great call brother! I like that.

[@RickDeSantis]

Yes😊

[@IDCWoodcraft]

RickDesantis, right on brother! Im glad to hear it.

[@ozguzzi]

Garrett SUPRIZE!! 😄

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Ozguzzi, they got me good brother!

[@GlenBox]

I can hear you great

[@IDCWoodcraft]

GlenBox, so glad to hear that brother!

[@michaelbruner3555]

Have you ever used a 'J' Roller to flatten the mask?

[@IDCWoodcraft]

MichaelBurner, not yet but that is a great idea brother!

[@JackInTheShop]

Hello everyone.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

Jack, happy to have you here brother!

[@dptp9lf]

Does anybody do a quick edge seal after the Oramask has been carved maybe with some shellac etc.????

[@IDCWoodcraft]

dptp9lf, Yes, applying a quick edge seal after carving Oramask can help prevent bleeding when painting. Shellac can be a good option, as it dries quickly and provides a seal on the edges of the carved area. Just make sure to apply it carefully to avoid smudging your design.

[@cook6052]

Oooooo, please stop the corny self indulgence.

[@IDCWoodcraft]

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