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[@cbaxterbassangler4052]

Glad surgery went good Dave! Great video! I make Texas fridge magnets with the scraps from the prefinished plywood. Another way to make a few dollars at the shows.

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks. I generate more scrap than I can use.. Good idea.

[@asseenonline7951]

No need to waste additional wood for an alignment stencil - just laser the name cut line in the proper location, and use low power so it just marks your background and doesn't burn through.

[@TheClackShack]

sure

[@patrickbink4617]

Some really good techniques taught to us in this video. Thank you!

[@TheClackShack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Nice work! You're getting pretty good at this! 🤪 _I find that just plain water works to clean pre-finished material._

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks.. I like the drying speed of the alcohol.

[@jpierogi]

Great Project to get my feet wet. I made smaller name tags for my coworkers children. I'm hoping that it will spur some additional requests.

[@TheClackShack]

Maybe so.. good luck

[@teonascott8820]

I love the stencil suggestion. I made an inward outline at .50 and it worked well for placement. Where did you find the pre-finished material?

[@TheClackShack]

Cool. rugbyabp.com/products/plywood/

[@ToOldToDoThis]

Very nice idea. Now I need to figure a way to use my S1 to make a larger item than my bed size.

[@TheClackShack]

Good luck

[@dylansadams]

Conveyor could do it

[@nipajhaveri434]

Thanks for sharing. Something to think about.

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcieglanzer5023]

I have so much trouble working with the nodes, how did you learn to manipulate them so well? I make these names quite often, too, and sometimes like having the first letter separate so I can get a longer word by cutting it on its own. Good information!

[@TheClackShack]

I am still learning with node editing. I get lots of practice

[@charlesreicks648]

Where can I find a good Sign Fonts? Thanks for the lesson. Tim

[@TheClackShack]

Adobe, Google and DaFont are my go to places

[@landreywoodworks4957]

DYK? While in node editing mode you can drag a line between nodes directly to adjust the curves.

[@TheClackShack]

There are lots of things that I don’t use.. cool

[@6creeder688]

I got a x40 max yesterday I forgot to measure the biggest size of wood that will fit and I was going to Home Depot this afternoon to get wood and let them cut it up for me

[@TheClackShack]

I use 17.5x35 inch

[@6creeder688]

@@TheClackShack I got Home Depot to cut them 18x33 so I was close

[@kennypapi-chulo9292]

Hey Clack, Looking into upgrading my Xtool 20w to the 40w diode...do you think its worth the $1000 for just the 40w laser ? I'm looking into other options also like buying a separate 40w all together and keeping my 20w in place. Any guidance from you and our fellow community members is greatly appreciated. Kenny in Florida

[@TheClackShack]

A 40 watt would be a game changer on cutting. That is a lot to spend on an upgrade. You know that I like having multiple machines, I would probably add another. That way you have a "plan B" if something fails. It also makes jobs faster with 2 machines.

[@TylerDobbsWoodworks]

How can we order these from you? I’d like to have one for my son coming in January and my daughter.

[@TheClackShack]

I only do local orders. Shipping would be a pain.

[@TylerDobbsWoodworks]

@@TheClackShack I completely understand that for sure.

[@crcircusmodels]

Will most of your jigs work in a regular co2 gantry like a HT-460 Haotian Laser?

[@TheClackShack]

I do not make a kit for that machine

[@jmlock74]

I've made a few smaller name signs, limited to 16" currently. I just hate painting them, I much prefer when the customer requests them stained. But when painting, how do you avoid overspray on the edges or do you also paint the edges? Thanks for the video.

[@TheClackShack]

If you don't want paint on the edges, paint the material before cutting or paint it while it is in the material it was cut from.

[@dennisbumg]

What are the fonts you recommend that look like handwriting, and where can we find them

[@TheClackShack]

Most of mine are from Adobe or Google but you can search script fonts on DaFont also.

[@pawlowskifamily7212]

What is the specific wood you use for the name signs? What is the thickness and type of wood?

[@TheClackShack]

1/4 inch birch

[@lindashinaberry1167]

I always learn something new with your videos. Thanks

[@TheClackShack]

Glad to hear it!

[@camarogs1]

Where do you find the prefinished plywood?

[@TheClackShack]

Rugby Material

[@MrElmo01us]

Where you get the bigger pieces of wood to use

[@TheClackShack]

rugbyabp.com/products/plywood/

[@mikeledee8786]

I notice that you lightburn screen is horizontal. I upgraded my xtool d1 non pro to the extended version but can't get my screen to look like yours, mine is vertical, how do you get it horizontal? TIA

[@TheClackShack]

Mine is that way due to the Atomstack x40 being a wide machine rather than longer.

[@mikeledee8786]

@@TheClackShack ok

[@EastTexasEtch]

What font did you use for Cade?

[@TheClackShack]

If it isn't in the video, I don't recall.

[@EastTexasEtch]

@ for that section of the video the font bar is cropped out or isnt shown so its not

[@TheClackShack]

@@EastTexasEtch Luckily, I had that file saved. Dancing Script SemiBold

[@EastTexasEtch]

@@TheClackShack thank you!

[@aprilrowdenministries]

Maybe you mentioned it your video and I missed it…. What is the thickness of the pre finished plywood and what is brand name of it. Also Where do I get it? I saw your material link but it really didn’t help me find what you’re using.

[@TheClackShack]

I get it at Rugby Materials, link in the description. It is 1/4 inch pre-finished birch.

[@aprilrowdenministries]

@@TheClackShack I clicked the link. But it just showed different brands and no purchasable products so maybe I just don’t know how to navigate the site. Thanks though.

[@TheClackShack]

@@aprilrowdenministries that’s all they have in the way of a website.

[@pinkbarncreations]

Are you using 1/4" wood?

[@TheClackShack]

yes, the actual thickness is 4.7mm

[@pinkbarncreations]

@@TheClackShack Thank you so much! We love your videos! My wife and I watch them together... Have a good evening buddy!

[@nathanwolf5547]

I can’t make them that size but I could make them big enough to go on a child’s bedroom door.

[@TheClackShack]

That would work..

[@KnotboredWoodworking]

Oh know your C was backwards😂 Your paint table looks alot like my paint 50 gallon trashcan with cardboard on the top

[@KnotboredWoodworking]

On xcs you can remove all the voids from an offset. Not sure if theres a way on lightburn. Still learning it

[@TheClackShack]

I just cut it out, haven't mounted yet. My paint booth is high tech...

[@TheClackShack]

Maybe a way, I just delete

[@MonkeyMoonStudio]

What you are charging for these seems far too cheap given size, time and material costs.

[@TheClackShack]

Material costs me about $3, I do fine on them.

[@MonkeyMoonStudio]

@@TheClackShack I think you undervalue your time, but only you know what that should be. Regardless, appreciate your content.

[@TheClackShack]

@@MonkeyMoonStudio prices vary by region. My prices work here

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👻

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks