Overlapping Vectors for Epoxy Inlays

[@gthmcty111]

Great video and whatever you….. DO NOT CHANGE YOUR INFORMATION DELIVERY STYLE!! You explain things in the simplest way so that way can understand, straight to the point no added bullshit!!! The comedic factor was priceless the Rob impersonation 🤣🤣🤣. Great video bruh!!!!!

[@shaneshardwood6321]

I wouldn't be able to change it if I wanted to. This is just a bald idiot, sharing info as best he can for a system he created. hahahahahahaa

[@ssddcc]

Awesome video Shane! When you are pouring (small amount) of epoxy, do you use respirator for the fumes or is this not needed unless doing larger epoxy pours?

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Excellent video, Shane! I agree with you 100% about running the v-bit before the clearance tool. I've had the same experience, and now I do it the same way. One tip for you: To go into and out of Node Editing, you can just press the N key on your keyboard.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Thank you!!!

[@dangoras9152]

That's some good information.... I think me and u are on the same page cause I don't know all of the v carve software.... And now that I watched this video I am comprehending how its done ..... Cause I dam sure ain't computer savvy ..... Been put of school for too long.... Oh I forgot my last v carve was awesome I think because I had my ar15 on the side of my cnc ...... 😂 keep it up brother and teach me more epoxy GOD 🤘🤘🤘

[@shanepeters2310]

Thank you, sir!! I’ll be putting out much more detailed instructions.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

sorry, I am so bad at this I didn't even realize I was answering from my old account until right now! literally as I type this, Dan. Ugh, I am such an idiot!!!

[@thefuzz8417]

Awesome video Shane! I can’t wait for more!

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Thank you!! I have so much more to share, I just need time!

[@chrispelletier3661]

Wow. Your teaching of the theory is very understandable. Can’t wait to practice some. Thank you for your time Chris.

[@jmjluvdance]

So glad that you are putting out these videos. I need to watch again and then start editing one of my own. Keep up the good work.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

I am positive yours will be better than what I can do by myself! if not for Rob Sandstrom, I wouldnt even have a video out yet!!! hahahahahaha Make sure to send me pics on my IG account, I would love to see the work, brother!!

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Great video! Came across one of your videos a while back and was hoping you would make a video explaining the process. I’ve done some one and two color epoxy inlays and some wood inlays, but nothing like what you do. What I love about this is the endless choice of colors. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

[@ricka5419]

Great video Shane. I am learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

You’re very welcome, sir!!

[@johncreativos9654]

Hi Shane, I From Colombia, thanks for share.

[@d7marinas007]

Thanks for your tutorial and being so generous with your knowledge!

[@shaneshardwood6321]

You’re very welcome, Desiree!!

[@CNCSwede]

Good and informative video! 😊 It really arouses a curiosity to try something similar. Thanks 🙏

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Definitely give it a try!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Great job Shane. Who was that awesome guy that introduced you. HaHaHa! Just added to the engagement metrics.....

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Let’s have all our convos here and just blow them up! Hahahahaha

[@JayHuemann]

Thank you very much. Very helpful. While we appreciate your honesty about not knowing the computer jargon, don’t spend your time on that stuff. It is okay and you have lots to offer. Thank you again.

[@shanepeters2310]

Thanks so much!!! I have so much more to share.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Thank you! just realized a min ago that I was replying from the wrong account. UGH!!!

[@mike8171]

Shane, thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos! You have gotten me so excited to do Epoxy inlays. I have done one project- American flag. Worked out pretty good except one corner milled down to the white base layer (:. So I will redo with your tips. For this flag, do I just use overlay one color where it intersects with another color? THANK YOU! Your are THE MAN of EPOXY! Mike M

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Yes, you overlap the early pours into the later pours to always have that nice clean line of color to color and no chance of anything in between. Thank you for the kind words!! Make sure to message me on IG with the pics! would love to see them, Mike!

[@michaela4141]

Love the video. Is the overlapping only required when three colors of epoxy meet? Is it required with two colors of epoxy meeting?

[@gunguy001]

Love the work and sharing your wisdom. What color do you use for skin tone?

[@shaneshardwood6321]

It really just depends on which skin tone. I have a weird ability to just use primary colors along with black or white to get to most colors just by eye. People say I’m lucky that way, however, I’d had have been happier if I had been gifted the power of flight or turning invisible 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@anthonym2504]

Great video! So many people are so tight lipped about their work. How much do you typically charge for your masterpieces? Do you have a formula? Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@fredfloyd6957]

Excellent video. I always learn from your experience. Got a question regarding the VCarve cut. Do you get a lot of jammed chips on that first pass? I did the "Vectric" sign from your presentation at Vectric user conference. Now working on a 3 - color logo. There is a great deal to learn about colors. Maroon on a black background doesn't work very well....

[@shaneshardwood6321]

That can definitely happen, one trick is to run the path a second time, but you can run it much faster. That usually works for me!

[@fredfloyd6957]

@@shaneshardwood6321 When I tried re running the pass and it is clearer. Had to dig out the chips with a pick, but cut is just fine.. Thanks for the advice.

[@accuspecthomeinspection2456]

Hi Shane, I just found your videos today and I am both impressed and inspired. What brand of epoxy do you use and how close to the photo actual colrs can you get with the epoxy color additives? Thank you and looking forward to more of your projects.

[@johnthompson5388]

Hello Shane have been watching you on Mark Lindsay’s live stream a quick question if you can help, is a pocket depth of .125 deep enough for a guitar fretboard it is a straight pour no over lapping vectors.

[@shaneshardwood6321]

sorry for delay! yes, plenty deep enough!!

[@mikejackson3320]

Hi Shane, thanks for the tips and videos as well as your time today with Rob and Mark. How do you get around the errors for intersecting nodes? As I look at your different color overlapping lines I am assuming you would receive error message. I do on my project s. Thanks in advance. Great work!!!

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Mike, I definitely get those and since I'm such a "caveman" when it comes to this stuff I just always ignore the message and everything comes out fine. I would love to know what I could do about that as well, as it almost always happens. The one trick is to make sure you eliminate all open and duplicate vectors before each toolpath is calculated, then it seems like whatever that other error of "might not cut correctly" )or whatever it says) doesn't hurt anything at all. Let me know if you can!

[@sidewinderdrums]

Thanks for sharing this info. Makes perfect sense (till we actually try to do this for real).

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Hahahahahaha. Don’t I know it!!

[@bigbear4x43]

Hey Shane what’s a good pigment I need a true black and a true red

[@michaelwenmanK7USN]

approx how long after a pour of 1 color until you cut for the 2nd?

[@shaneshardwood6321]

Since I have 5-13 projects being cut on machine each day, I always have about 24-48 hours between needing to cut again. However, with most 1:1 epoxies you can just wait 20-24 hours. With the WestSystem 5:1 105/205 set up, you can usually cut again in about 4-6 hours, depending on temperature conditions in your epoxy pouring room.

[@stevedavis876]

Awesome video and Go Blue! ][v][

[@fredfloyd6957]

I am working on my third sign and need OPAQUE dyes. Can you reveal your source? Thanks

[@shaneshardwood6321]

I use Mixol liquids for all my work.

[@coulterjb22]

16:35: A shaft and a .....and a what? I need to know? I'm here scratchin ma-giblets waitin'. lol...is this a family show or are you the Family Guy?

[@shaneshardwood6321]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA You're too much!! hahahahahaha

[@coulterjb22]

@@shaneshardwood6321 .....it was at 16:35. I failed at human.

[@jamesdegraff]

Stops jabbering at 6 minutes