Parametric Wall Art | Making Money with the X-Carve Pro from Inventables

This piece of wall art is made from 77 individually cut slices of Baltic birch plywood.
These slices were cut on the @Inventables X-Carve Pro CNC machine.
The piece is 8 feet long by 3 feet tall.
This is a good example of how you can generate income with a CNC machine without having to learn complex CAD software. These wall art pieces sell for thousands of dollars.
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[@fchoxgamer2051]

The author does like to from scratch, kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

[@Valuiskihh]

For most of us - it is going to be looong hand tool project with lot of sanding, cutting, precise sanding 😁

[@paulhadland7444]

Do you know where I could get templates for something like this? To be marked and cut out with power tools?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Here is the Etsy store where this design was purchased. Thanks for watching! www.etsy.com/shop/ParametricArtWood

[@mhxxd4]

Invest in a treadmill, fastest sander ever

[@realfreedomofspeech]

This is gorgeous. I'd love to paint something like this. Stunning.

[@gthmcty111]

I love how you show the different uses for the CNC machine I too just acquired the CNC machine and have been looking for ideas to utilize it to enhance my business!! Thank you!!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Awesome, thank you! Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@artur.renovates]

Excellent project! As a beginner hobbyist woodworker, creative projects like this one are very inspiring!

[@espnmk]

A beautiful piece, such precision.

[@Vicmendo11]

Now that was truly amazing to watch! Great job !

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@lfcbpro]

Thanks, I was genuinely interested how these were made, and just as most things with woodworking, when you break it down it is simple. Fantastic vid and good instructions. If I win the lottery I would love to get the tools needed, but I am going to try my own smaller version with my basics, see how it fares. You gave me lots of ideas though, so thank you.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

That's awesome! I'm sure yours will turn out just as nice. Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@PRH123]

You can do this piece with a bandsaw and paper. Really the advanced tools in this case are not necessary.

[@5fiftyshack-272]

Turned out awesome!

[@davesenor3146]

Amazing work of art and well described video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@ikatz001]

This is amazing. Thanks for making this video.

[@mertkartaloglu6893]

Amazing work, thank you so much sharing this video and your knowledge. I am the designer of this model and it helped me a lot about producing :) And special thanks to sharing my instagram page and shop page!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! I love your designs!

[@FlipFlopPilot]

I also buy designs from Mert and love his work.

[@stephencrawford6082]

It really looks fabulous. Great design and execution.

[@zolcsixyz9973]

@@FlipFlopPilot can you please share a link?

[@barriowoodworks]

The wall art is amazing but what I saw you do with the Domino 500 was equally impressive. Learned a few things on how versatile the tool can be with a little ingenuity.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! I find that making jigs is almost as rewarding as the pieces! Thanks for watching!

[@pumpkingod]

I’m curious, it seems like instead of a jig for the equally spaced domino holes, an endmill could have done that in your CNC too. Is there something I’m missing?

[@BigHackAttack]

Hmmmmm...🤔 The holes are drilled into the back side, which means the wavy front side would be on the CNC bed/table -- not sure how you'd keep each piece aligned and level for end milling.

[@yvonrolland7699]

@@BigHackAttack Les perçages de type "Domino" auraient été très facilement réalisable à la CNC, au moins en ce qui concerne les traverses plates ! Cela aurait fait économiser beaucoup de temps, et évité des risques de pertes de précision.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

This is beautiful to me. I feel the need to comment with a different perspective though. I’m an artist and I’ve been shocked at how fast AI image generation has developed. It’s already been overused so much that people have become tired of AI imagery. I’m worried the same thing will soon happen in woodworking as digital tools are increasingly used. This piece was created using digital technology and it’s striking because it would be hard to make by hand - it can be done by hand but what would be the point? Decades ago I used a jig saw and rasp and made topographic layered models, but today would use CNC and a laser cutter for better results. I really do worry though that it’s possible some types of CNC woodwork will unfortunately become cliches, like much of the AI images being created today.

[@cokecamilo]

I think at the end of the day, people will still appreciate the final product. All the new software and hardware are just tools, and people implementing these tools to make this art still appreciates. Also, makes art more accessible to other people that couldn't normally afford a 10k USD work of art.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

@@cokecamilo good points.

[@cleverboy1096]

Simply just perfect! Amazing skills

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@JarppaGuru]

no its cnc

[@DrTubeman]

Absolutely stunning piece of work...

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@EduardoTorresDeMadera]

This was a very good video and besides the use of the CNC you showed excellent woodworking skills. Keep up the good work.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@paulhadland7444]

Are there plans or temples available that could be marked out and cut with power tools?

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Smart work. Brilliant piece

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@BandasPalette]

Love it. Great video and editing!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Great, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franklinvanbeckum4331]

Great Build!!

[@doroscnc]

Love this ❤️ Thanks for the sharing 👍

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

I too have an XCP. I am surprised you didn’t use it for the hanging strips. I use my 5mm domino cutter in an 8mm collet to machine domino holes on my XCP. I also use the 5mm bit from the sys32 kit in my concert for drilling shelf pins. Great video and awesome quality work.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! I considered it, next time for sure. Thanks for the tips!

[@pdubs7069]

This is beautiful!!! Nice job sir🫡

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@JonnyBuilds]

So cool!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@airsubzero]

wow wow it's like watching a piece of art folding out

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks so much! and thanks for watching!

[@WayneChurchill1967]

Great video, thanks for sharing. The domino jig is a very good idea, at some point I’m going to copy that.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@forster46]

Even though you purchased this design, I'd love to see your process for designing it yourself on sketchup (or something similar). I wasn't aware you were able to do what you did in the beginning of the video on sketchup. This came out awesome by the way! I may try and make something like this on my normal xcarve.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks,, I may try to publish something like that if I get enough interest. Thanks! and thanks for watching!

An amazing wall decoration. And very good design. thank you for sharing. See you. Big greetings.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

@@LastLegWoodworks 👍👏👏

[@randallcromer66]

Beautiful work of art. 👊😲👍

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@lostbrit_7094]

Thats a pretty cool project

[@JoeNielsen44]

Amazing! well done 👏

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@Atheistic007]

Great video. Nice music, great video production, and intelligent commentary. Two thumbs up.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you so much, and Thanks for watching!

[@JeremyMedicina]

In addition to looking absolutely beautiful, this could also effectively act as an acoustic diffuser and absorber, with some changes. Changes to the design that are room-specific would enable it to be "tuned" to scatter energy that is problematic within the room. Additionally, if you added a material with a high noise reduction coefficient behind the wood, like Owens Corning 703/705 fiberglass, you could even get broadband absorption (sound deadening) out of it as well. So this actually has the potential to be a badass 3-in-1 diffuser, absorber, and wall art. Thanks for sharing. It came out beautifully!

[@jozefgajdos717]

This is beautiful.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@arkanderr]

Wonderful job

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Many many thanks!

[@josefhemmingsson]

Wow!! I love it!!! ❤️🇸🇪

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@paraiskaparaiskai4762]

Love it 🤯🧐

[@ArnaudDazas]

Amazing! Thx for sharing...

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Sh7neON]

masterpiece

[@sarinphx]

First time watching your channel. Definitely not last. Great video!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@SinnGread]

music studios would love those, they are called a diffusor, and custom one like that can bring a good price.

[@seancollins6524]

That is very Cool . Fantastic video 📹. Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Greetings! Thanks! and Thanks for watching!

[@marksmod]

ppl might want to try out geogebra or desmos for creating their parametric surfaces. All you need is to step in discrete steps (say 24) over one of the three axis and generate some function f(x) which describe the height of the cut. If you want to save wood, you can add symmetries to the piece (it doesn't have to be a mirror image that runs straight through the middle, there are many symmetry axis you can choose)

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Nice. I will check that out! Thanks for watching!

[@scott98390]

watched for the design - subscribed because of the jigs.

[@nomark1978]

wow.. jaw dropping video!!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! and thanks for watching!

[@samuelsmall8449]

So clever!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@maurice4407]

Love this!!!!!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@MikeKobb]

Man, that is a REALLY cool piece. I like it a lot. I think the only thing I might have done differently would be to paint the mounting strips black so they wouldn't be as visible. Or perhaps the wall's color? I'm eyeing an empty spot on my wall right now, believe me!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks, thats a good idea. I have considered the same, or possibly using a full panel of 6mm plywood

[@PSModernKitchens]

This so great man! I want one of these!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! I was a fun project. I can make you one!

[@rlvsun]

it looks great. shape and paint. I like your content and wish you best.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lucioruffo9470]

super work and vid thank you!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@xknoewx]

This looks amazing. I would do something different to hide the mounting strips. Maybe have a full sheet of plywood cut down to 1/4” or something to mount it to, notch that for wall mounting. Maybe even have that painted black or something as to not distract. I like the theme though of using this tool for a business. Thanks for all the info

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Yes, those are good ideas. Being able to see the strips is the one thing that bothers me about this piece.

[@spazianiband]

Congratulations magnificent work

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@komentattor]

I can see some application of it for room sound adaptation where you need some diffuser. Nice.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Interesting,, Thanks for watching!

[@residensetresidenset6930]

Love the art, the Domino jigs and the fact that you respond to the comments! Hm, I wonder if it would be cool to put some LED lighting in that piece. Or maybe that’s overdoing it?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

LED lights could definitely be a cool addition. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@elvirag.9322]

So talent 🙌🏻

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@rovidsonfirmino1024]

Amazing

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Cool! Stéph.

[@girtskizenbahs]

Amazing 10/10

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@skitt123]

That looks amazing. It's very inspiring to a beginner woodworker like myself - nothing too complicated - just need to save up to buy the CNC machine! Quick question though - since you glued the slats in, how would someone remove this if they decided to move and take it with them?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

I put the screw holes in between slats so the entire unit could be removed in one piece. Thanks!

[@Camane53]

I rather liked the broader sides of the piece. Based on what I think, your assumptions about the distribution of the underlying population from what I assume, to be the extrapolation of the overall sample, approximating the normal distribution. Audaciously done!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@gabemoore8119]

Very cool. I'm curious why you didn't want to use the cnc to make the mounting pieces?

[@danarprtm.p]

good jobb👍

[@imapow]

Dude. If you make one that covers a whole wall and put a mirror behind it, some good lighting and hide the supporting beams. that would bring a room to a whole new level. Make it look like a dividing wall and make the room look so much bigger.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Very well done. What format was the file you purchased that required you to convert it into SVG? Still trying to figure out how you cut the first and last piece that you mortised on the side. Fid you need to add the thickness of the furring strip to the SVG file for these pieces to ensure it aligned with the rest of the model face. Hope my question makes since. You have a new subscriber here and on IG.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Hello, The original files was from Etsy. if you search Etsy for ParametricArtWood you will find this designer. Then I just used an online converter to convert to svg. for the 2 end pieces i just used inkscape to remove the 2 channels for the firring strip. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@MannysWoodArt]

All around master woodworker

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

[@jambekcomsolutions]

Thank you for making this video I have been looking for ideas for CNC milling business This is just perfect 😊

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DINHVANTAM-QTRI]

That's so great. good technique. I also do art like you

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aligul7772]

perfect

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@coulterjb22]

That is amazing! Any issues since installation about the pieces walking out of the mount?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Hello! Thanks a lot. No issues with that. Each panel is glued in place using a domino tenon for strength. Thanks for watching!

[@coulterjb22]

@@LastLegWoodworks Gotchya. I saw you gluing the tenon into the vertical elements but didnt figure they were glued in toe mount on the wall. Beautiful work. Permanently attached. Thanks.

[@artefactoshechoamano3723]

Hello. Please I would like to know what kind of material you use. I think plywood or laminate is too heavy to hang on a wall. Thank you.

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

Wow. great work sorry if this is a silly question I'm all new to this, I'm curious why the machine could not cut the mounting strips with the mortices

[@LastLegWoodworks]

It definitely could have. I like making jigs so I decided to do it this way. Thanks!

[@PSModernKitchens]

Subscribed!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@jeffmackdesigns]

You kind of sound like Kronk from The Emporers New Groove 😂 Beautiful piece!

[@AE-bz7dr]

its great video mate thanks for sharing but I have question, how did you install the first and the last panel without showing the opening on the corners? I really hope you answer my question lol

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! The first and last slats didn't have the notch cut into them and they didn't fit over the mounting strip. They were morticed on their sides and connected to the side of the mounting strip creating a clean view from the end of the panel. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!.

[@RedRocketsGlare]

I would get the client to record the words " I love you" and save it as a waveform, Do the same for the partner for the other axis You have a unique record and a story for life - Very valuable

[@LastLegWoodworks]

That's a great idea!

[@iliesBE]

Fantastic. You could possibly enhance the look by just painting the two supports the same color as the wall. Maybe for the next client?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

That's a great idea!

[@dennismacwilliams196]

How Awsom !

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@flyboyscott]

Beautiful piece and excellent video. I have a question and understand I'm not being critical, just curious. I'm just starting out in the CNC world. Why did you do the mounting strip with all those domino cuts by hand instead of creating a simple CNC process and using the xcarve? Also, if your tabs are short, couldn't you do a round over pass on at least one side of the parts? I get that this requires a tool change but with that many parts would it save time?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

You are right. I could have done it that way. I like making jigs so it was an excuse to make that sliding jig, but you could definitely cut those on the CNC.Thanks for watching!

[@misteribeiro]

smart man

[@ericwilliams538]

Very cool piece....I'm sure keeping track of the order they went in was a pain.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Not too bad,. I just numbered them in an inconspicuous place.

[@jessedavidburke8861]

I just purchased a similar file from your link below. May I ask which bit you used to cut these? Also how would you go about making a smaller art piece. I don’t have room for a 8’ piece. Use less cutouts? Thanks in advance

[@LastLegWoodworks]

If you contact the designed of that piece, I believe that he will scale it to any size that you want. Thanks for watching!

[@csshep]

Hello! Thanks for a great video, why not cut the mortice holes in the mounting strip with the CNC machine?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Yes, I could have. I do like making the jigs though. Thanks for watching!

[@lvlions9]

Great video and amazing product outcome. How many hours on the CNC did it take? I ask because i found a local place that is able to execute but they are quoting me $120 per hour on the CNC machine. Thanks!

[@LastLegWoodworks]

I think it took about 5 hours total but I could have gone faster. The CNC time is totally dependent on the CNC machine, bit used, material etc. it could be done in much less time than what I did. Thanks for watching. Good luck!

[@itzNickyJayBeats]

This technically doubles as an acoustic treatment right? Or you could make specific ones that are better for acoustical treatment for a bedroom

[@ga1205]

How would you get it off the wall? Great tip on the domino jig! Why not use a french cleat though? Seems like it's permanently affixed to the wall now since the pieces are glued on.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

The screws that hold the mounting strips to the wall are in between the slats so that the entire piece can be removed. I considered trying to incorporate a French cleat type hanger but ended up deciding against it. Thanks a lot for checking out the video!

[@johnhendy1281]

Really cool stuff. Simple yet elegant and very unique. Out of curiosity, how did you connect with a customer interested in paying thousands of dollars for said wall art?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Almost all of my work is acquired via social media and word of mouth. Thanks for watching!

[@pyrosnap4524]

Great job! But....maybe I overheard or overlooked but nowhere do I notice what thickness of plywood did you used for this project?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

This is 3/4 inch Baltic birch. I think its actually 18mm thick. Thanks for watching!

[@shegerketema6622]

MARVEL & RESPECT

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! and Thanks for watching!

[@coreyhardy8743]

At 0.31 seconds into the video what did you use in sketchup to lay out all the parts flat and they turned green?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

That was a plug-in called Slicer, but I didn’t end up using that design. Thanks for watching!

[@Tenniszogger]

How big is the plate of wood, which I need to carve the pieces out?😊

[@jdupre7877]

Love this project! Great Video! Dumb question here. What was the thickness of the each panel?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! Those are 19mm panels, (roughly 3/4 inch) Thanks for watching!

[@stefschouwenaar2595]

Really beautiful design! What I am curious about is, is it still possible to remove the whole piece off the wall after you've glued all the pieces to the mount on the wall?

[@asadlenjo]

was wondering the same thing

[@calvin2032]

If you didn't want to have any screw holes visible from the front side you could use a French Cleat system secure it to the wall.

[@jimwizkhalifa]

Yes you can

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Yes, the mounting screws are between the slats so the entire piece can be removed at once.

[@Bob-en9sw]

This is genius. I’m wondering if you would add some of this extra work to the CNC.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Yes, you definitely could. The domino holes in the strips could be done on the CNC.

[@JA809_]

My question this have a measurment in acoustics difussion> it will be effective?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Interesting question. I don't really know.

[@JA809_]

@@LastLegWoodworks I Started a wall for my home studio it does have acoustics properties..

[@matts2581]

Very sharp. I am interested in the acoustic properties.

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.

[@Cheshire-Coatings]

Absolutely gorgeous. Could this be cut on a C02 laser at all?

[@LastLegWoodworks]

I’m not sure about that. I don’t have any experience with CO2 machines. I suppose if it could cut through the plywood and the working area was large enough it could work.

[@SheedBonacci]

Fantastic work Sir, WELL DONE! If you don't mind my asking, how much would you charge for a piece like this? Cheers

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks a lot. I think at the price of Baltic birch for this one it was around $1500. Thanks for watching!

[@aaronmarkstaller]

Nice. How many sheets of birch plywood did this take? And do you get it from Home Depot or lowes or is there cheaper

[@LastLegWoodworks]

It took 4 sheets. It was Baltic birch, or some call it euro ply. It has eleven plys and is very flat and stable. Thanks for watching!

[@davidschneider9793]

Amazing work! Also nice editing and calm music. Any chance you can tell us what the title of this song is? Thank you for your content

[@LastLegWoodworks]

Thanks! It came from the KZbin music library. Its called "Empire Seasons" Thanks!