Marine Corps Home Bar with Resin Inlay

[@paulburch2278]

learned a lot- the voice over and "errors" made it even better. Glad you were able to correct it

[@byronwilliams7263]

From one Marine to Another. Semper Fi. Awesome video. I have been procrastinating, but I would really like to create that design also. I have design and craved it as a plaque and it doesn't look as great as yours in epoxy. Great Job!

[@dmanera]

what software are you using and what file type, Ill be glad to share it with you as I created it so there is no issues there.

[@byronwilliams7263]

Thanks that would be great! I am using Aspire 11.5

[@dmanera]

Contact.me.thrpugh FB messenger​@@byronwilliams7263

[@accessiblecruisetravel-dre3383]

I would love to see how you set up the tool paths for this. As a Marine who is just getting into epoxy inlays, I would love to make one of these for myself

[@dmanera]

can you contact me on FB Messenger? Domenic Manera

[@tommykiser5299]

Awesome work my talented friend!!

[@jerrymeasimer4573]

Great job Just got my phantom in I have a lot to learn You did a great job

[@dmanera]

Let me know if I can help you get started, I'll be glad too.

[@jerrymeasimer4573]

I’m just now learning how to use. I’ve got the phantom atomic Where is your shop located

[@dmanera]

Sc​@@jerrymeasimer4573

[@dmanera]

@@jerrymeasimer4573 In York SC

[@NavyDadProductions]

that is so incredible. Well well done sir!

[@GyWO10]

Wow, absolutely amazing!!! Thanks for sharing the details regarding mistakes made. I will certainly give this a try to go on my wall!

[@dmanera]

Good luck with your project

[@wichitapilot5901]

Great job! The final piece is beautiful! I sure hope that hidden compartment holds something special:)

[@petermartucci6534]

really nice work!!

[@dmanera]

thank you

[@macmchenry293]

Wow! This looks great. You do good work - thanks for sharing the lessons learned!!!

[@duane6978]

Would it be possible to get the vector file for the logo? Everone I've tried to either convert, trace, or download, both paid for and free, seem to be full of errors or not convertible to vector files for V-carve. I use the Pro version software and rather new to the world of epoxy inlays. My plan is to v-carve and American Flag with the Marine Corps logo for my retired Gunnery Sarget brother-in-law. A daunting task, gonna make mistakes, but I'm up for it. I don't have facebook and I'd pay for the file. Thanks and great work.

[@mcbridewoodworking8939]

Beautiful work.

[@JMarcusPedroza]

Beautiful work!

[@jaggedcliff]

Wow awesome job! Semper Fi!

[@stevenmiller3065]

I really enjoyed your "Devil Dog" project. I've got a couple of coworkers that would be begging me for a marine design like that. I'm just getting started with CNC and epoxy inlays. I recently worked on a project involving a similar wing design like your USMC eagle. (I'll use your eagle as a reference) After pouring the black and routing out the yellow feathers, I was running into an issue with the black lines breaking. I'm guessing there is too much pressure being exerted with the excess epoxy shavings against one side of the thin black line. Have you ever had issues like that? What rpm do you run your router bits when carving?

[@dmanera]

Always run the vcarve file first then the clerance pass I run around 100 in per min

[@stevenneubauer1513]

Great job, thanks for sharing

[@timothypropst238]

How many days did this take you? I’m guessing several since you had to wait for the epoxy to cure between colors.

[@dmanera]

Each color was 1 day.

[@richardlanpheare5019]

Awesome job!! Even though I’m Navy I still think it’s beautiful! One question-do you leave the piece on the cnc while you are waiting between each step for epoxy to dry? If not, how do you ensure you line it up perfectly each time?

[@dmanera]

I do leave it on the machine but I am aware of individuals who remove it between pours. They place a board along the x and y to insure it goes back in the same location.

[@frankdoss6313]

Beautiful. BTW, Marine "Emblem" not Marine "logo." I appreciate your attention to detail and push for perfection. Oh... scarlet and gold. Not red and yellow :)

[@ritchschultz8454]

Beautiful! did you use vectric software for the cnc?

[@dmanera]

Yes, Aspire

[@ritchschultz8454]

Did you download the logo and trace and convert to vectors?, if so any tips on that process, thanks

[@dmanera]

If you have Facebook message me and ill give you the file.

[@giftedoneaz]

What epoxy did you use and what colorant. This is amazing work. Did you let the epoxy dry between color pours?

[@dmanera]

I wait 24 hrs between colors to be able to carve, on these projects I use famowood resin from Lowes. It cures overnight and is easy to work with. The solid colors I use Mixol pigments.

[@giftedoneaz]

@@dmanera Thanks for the reply. This is great info! And seriously that turned out amazing.

[@dmanera]

Thank you

[@Bart_Depestele]

@@dmanera Red still looks a bit orange :p

[@robbie6625]

I'm just getting started with my 48"x48" CNC making signs etc., and I'm struggling with pricing. If you don't mind, what would this item end up costing the client at your rates?

[@dmanera]

$2700.00

[@robbie6625]

@@dmanera awesome! Thank you for that. Do you have any videos breaking down how you cost projects out?

[@timothypropst238]

In your “lesson learned at 8:40 what would you do different if you were doing this again?

[@dmanera]

Seal with a light color even if it means cutting it all away during the process. The main pocket is .15 deep all other cuts and colors are .125 so you have that light color as a base.

[@timothypropst238]

@@dmanera so after carving it out paint the channels white for example?

[@dmanera]

@timothypropst238 no you need to seal with a resin or some type of poly to seal the end grain of the carve.

[@ritchschultz8454]

Hello....are you still out there?

[@dmanera]

Im still here...

[@DavidCzarnek]

I am looking for that logo to make something for my brother who flew the Cobra. Would you be interested in selling me the vector file for that? if so how much?

[@dmanera]

Message me on fb

[@DavidCzarnek]

@@dmanera Done. Thx

[@jerrymeasimer4573]

Semper Fi 1977

[@ritchschultz8454]

I tried to connect with you on face book, I guess I didn't do it right...(not to good with this stuff) any suggestions would be appreciated.....

[@dmanera]

Send me a fb friend request I'll accept it and see if I can assist you.