A Different Kind of Skyrim Prop

[@punishedprops]

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[@21stcenturyscots]

What movies have you shot? I'd like to see them.

[@kahn04]

Apologies if this has already been said, but the vinegar and steel wool mix can also be used to get a nice historical looking black on leather.

[@punishedprops]

That's great to know!

[@kahn04]

@@punishedprops if it’s veg-tanned leather that is*

[@TheAyaReina]

Oh that wire wheel trick is actually really clever! In art school my printmaking teacher taught us to use a wire brush to remove the soft wood out of our woodblocks to get a wood grain texture in our prints but it never occurred to me that you could do the same thing but faster with power tools. Thanks for the tip! 🤓 I’ll almost forgive you for the salt and vinegar chip slander for it 😉

[@drumsNstuff79]

I love carved wooden pub signs and this one turned out great! Up here in maine my band played a bar that had one of these wooden signs hanging out front beautifully weathered. The inside of the bar was all exposed brick and rustic wood beams, and huge mahogany bar. The "mug club" they had encouraged people who got membership to paint the bottom of the ceramic mugs with designs and they hung those from a rack over the bar. The whole place had a cool vibe, they brew their own beer and the food is great too. Of course Covid put a damper on all live music that is still in effect two years later but with costs and staffing inflation and shortages, at least they are still open at all. But this sign reminds of the place.

[@punishedprops]

That place sounds wonderful!

[@frogjmon]

I have a shapeoko 3xxl, you've got to try masking tape and ca glue for work holding. These days I mostly only use clamps if I'm setting something up to make repeat cuts. Put down a layer of masking tape on machine bed, a matching layer on the bottom of your work piece and then use some ca glue to glue the piece down. Hold really well for the cnc and then pops right off when you pull on it after. It's best use case is when you are cutting things out, saves messing with tabs as the entire surface area of contact is being held down and not just the outer edges.

[@punishedprops]

Great idea!

[@paulpardee]

That turned out so good! And I love that you had to add wood texture to actual wood! This kind of project makes me want to buy a CNC machine... though I know I'd never use it enough to justify the cost... or the space it takes up. Or get good enough to actually use it to its full potential. And I tell myself that every single time I look up pricing! Maybe I could convince my wife that we could make cool holiday decor with it...

[@CheveeDodd]

When using the vinegar mix on pine, first saturate the wood with very dark black tea and let it dry. The vinegar mix reacts with tannin and pine has very little. The tea adds lots. Try that mix on oak though. It'll look awesome!

[@punishedprops]

Ooh, great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@LisaHarsh]

Seeing the entire process of learning how to do that and the final result is really nice. I love it.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@thepinkhobbit]

I love this idea! Makes me want to make miniature signs for the taverns my dnd party has visited so far.

[@punishedprops]

That's a great idea!

[@jonathanallen4169]

did you build that dragon dagger or is it just a cool toy replica

[@bobbyfischer7609]

This was so fun! Truly a beautiful piece. I have never heard of the vinegar steel wool cocktail. Nice. I’m excited to see what else you come up with on the CNC.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@TheeManWIthNoLife]

This is SO AWESOME! Now I wanna make one of Skyrim's signs, but my broke ass doesn't have a CNC machine, so it'll probably take me a couple decades to carve and chisel one out! Worth it!

[@punishedprops]

Totally worth it!

[@emoemi907]

That texture from the wire brush really adds a lot!! Well done!!

[@punishedprops]

Isn't it amazing! I really love the texture.

[@KRGraphicsCG]

This is awesome. That CNC machine is incredible as well

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! I'm so excited thinking of the projects I can do with this machine.

[@KRGraphicsCG]

@@punishedprops I can already see making aluminum flasks with this for injection molding

[@coregeek]

This is super cool! I want all of the signs!

[@punishedprops]

They're really fantastic, aren't they? =D

[@MidnightMaker]

Green Dragon and Prancing Pony are on my short list. I'm currently building my CNC machine. You should be sponsored by 1-2-3 blocks. Love all the Skyrim stuff. Shout out from Green Lake...

[@Punkymcgee]

Its always so fun to see a maker show off their new toys.

[@punishedprops]

Isn't it? =D

[@edm00se]

I always love seeing your Skyrim builds. Great work!

[@CurtSlaten]

Wonderful project that you attacked with your usual eye for detail , it turned out great. Thank you. As a woodworker for the past 40 years I'd also like to thank you for letting me know the correct term for the prongs on the back of a picture hanger. "Pokey Bits"

[@punishedprops]

HAA! It's a technical term! =D

[@M6Props]

Another amazing build - thanks for sharing all the steps for finishing your sign. The end result looks fantastic! I can't wait to see what you build next!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@blizatrex]

A wonderful finished project.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

That would look fantastic in a medieval fantasy decor gaming room for playing Dnd and having some drinks.

[@punishedprops]

I totally agree!

[@earthshero13]

Awe man I love this, I love the look so much

[@geuis]

Love the video AND Bill's new, better hair cut.

[@mlubecke]

Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with using the cnc.

[@punishedprops]

We have a bunch of fun ideas!

[@-Razzle_Dazzle-]

My Dog's name is Skeever and she just LOVED this episode! everytime you said Skeever she just wagged her tail so hard!!!

[@punishedprops]

Awe! Skeever! =D

[@SquishDotNet]

This turned out amazing. I love Solitude

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@OtisMcNuttIII]

That is so cool! One of my favorite signs that I'd love to have is The Leaky Cauldron from Harry Potter.

[@punishedprops]

Oh, what a fantastic idea!

[@ThePaulGraham]

​ @Punished Props Academy Cool sign! I do hobby CNC stuff sometimes and I started out using my brothers Shapoko 3 XXL. Here's some useful stuff that I learned along the way to maybe check out. I'm a big fan the blue tape and superglue method of working holding. It's nice for a few reasons: 1. I don't need tabs. Meaning I can cut right to the final outline. 2. No clamps to run into. 3. It's flatter than double-sided tape and doesn't gum up my endmills as much. If you had used the blue tape method for your sign you would have been able to do a 2D Contour around the outside of the sign. No bandsaw needed. Though you would probably need to add a (preferably permeant) spoilboard you don't mind cutting into. I started using a z-axis touch plate rather than a piece of paper to zero the z-axis.It's a lot faster and for me at least gives better results. I know Carbide 3D makes a 3 axis touch plate but it's kind of pricey. The (z-only) one I use is just a cheap one I got from Amazon. I don't know if it's compatible with the custom controller board Carbide 3D ships with the Shapeoko 4 but you might be able to get it to work. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GT3CHWZ/ I don't know about the Shapeoko 4 but the older Shapeokos used to be GRBL based. If the Shapeoko 4 is GRBL based as well you can replace Carbide Motion [which was rather flakey back when I used it] with something better. I personally like gSender these days. One of the nice things about gSender Vs Carbide Motion is that between jobs gSender retains the zeros I had set. This makes setting up fixturing and batch work much easier. It also come in handy if I have to restart a job. sienci.com/gsender/ Also, I noticed you surfaced your stock right to the edge far past the area containing your part. As far as I can tell there wasn't a real need to do that. While it wasn't a big deal extra operations like that will burn up your tools, add time to the job, waste stock, and create sawdust. There are many ways to contain toolpaths in Fusion 360. The simplest (though somewhat dangerous) method is to set the stock size in Fusion 360 to be smaller than the actual physical size of the stock. You will need to check to make sure that your toolpaths don't involve any moves that will crash the machine into the stock. Anyway good luck and keep the rad videos coming!

[@punishedprops]

I gotta get one of those Z-Axis touch plates! Thanks for the tips. =)

[@ThePaulGraham]

@@punishedprops It's a definite time saver and cuts down on some of the hassle factor of setting up. Though, fair warning, if you don't go with the official Carbide BitZero (or one of the many knock-offs on Amazon) you will almost certainly need to move away from using Carbide Motion. The dimensions of the official Carbide touch plate are hard coded into Carbide Motion and the offsets can't be adjusted to suit something different. The good news there is that you can always test out an alternative g-code sender to make sure it works with the Shapeoko 4 before you decide which touch plate to buy.

[@dozer88finn]

Awesome prop and video!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@bruinflight]

Hey Bill! Hey Brit! Great to see you two!!! ^_^

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@jamescameron-clarke2560]

Hmmm. My dad does have a CNC arriving next month... I'll probably need a pint after putting it together - off to the Drunken Huntsman!

[@punishedprops]

Woohoo! =D

[@Pantpudding]

I love salt and vinegar chips 🤣 my wife hates them though. She calls them my old man chips 😂😂 The sign turned out amazing.

[@JeremyVeleber]

Jabba The Cut is a Harbor Freight special. I have one too. It gets the job done.

[@punishedprops]

It sure does! Mine was made in 1982, just like me!

[@ToonGrin]

This is so cool. Thank you for the informative and entertaining video.

[@withoutatrigger]

That's an excellent idea and a beautiful execution! If you do another one, please consider using beeswax wood finish instead of the spray clear. I'd bet it would bump up the authenticity of the prop.

[@punishedprops]

Oooh I like it!

[@justinhines433]

What a fantastic build! Would totally buy all your "tests" as they are usually much better than my final products haha!

[@punishedprops]

HA! Thanks. =D

[@lizzw4216]

Love this! It looked amazing

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@RealAndySkibba]

An addendum video on how print w/an added in 3d printed wood grain would be cool.

[@nj4x4fever2]

Such beautiful work Bill. Thanks for sharing. Hi Brittany

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@PragmaticMC]

this makes me wish The Retching Netch in Raven Rock had a sign as that's my favourite tavern/inn name in the game

[@punishedprops]

Oooh another good haunt! =)

[@sooperpickelz]

All those little details came out so nice. Would have made the guard on the witch king sword I just finished (with some painting advice from the nazgul sword video) so much easier. Carbon paper, a dremel, and a lot of patience got it well enough though :)

[@punishedprops]

Great job!

[@TheRealPhoenix_Retromods]

"Have you heard of the High Elves?"

[@libbyspaur605]

I'm watching this literally as I am painstakingly routing out small channels for a custom dice box with my clunky plunge router 🤣 someday, someday......

[@punishedprops]

I bet it'll turn out amazing!

[@lowlvlcosplay]

This looks so good! I really Love your Videos^^

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@terryrogers3458]

Gonna be nice to see what you come up with now you have a CNC,but come on Bill,only 1 minute of outakes I'm sure theres a video full somewhere,dont hold back mate,all the best from the UK.

[@punishedprops]

HAHA! Yeah I'll try harder to make more bloopers in the next one. =)

[@WiredWorkshop]

This came out awesome! Looks like you ripped it right out of the game

[@punishedprops]

Awe, thanks!

[@darrylponton]

Awesome video

[@oakleydoeseverything6438]

Did the vinegar smell continue through for the end product?

[@loochboy]

Another amazing build! Might you think about selling either wood or foam unfinished versions at some point?

[@punishedprops]

Thank you! We don't have the space or manpower to start producing wooden signs in any form right now.

[@lewismierka5917]

Nice idea!

[@sonicfreak04]

congrats on the new toy! thinking of carving a jumanji board with it?

[@punishedprops]

That's a really great idea!

[@sonicfreak04]

@@punishedprops glad you like the idea! I hope youll do it

[@sampowers6984]

Look up painters tape and super glue. This will be a life saver in clamping pieces down

[@Sam-de6qx]

SKYRIM! SKYRIM! SKYRIM! Skyrim for one! Skyrim for all! SKYRIM FOREVER! Also did you guys get to take a look at the trailer for _Fallout: London_ yet? That might be a new place to pull some prop ideas from. The "Knights" in particular may be something fun to prop out on.

[@punishedprops]

This is the first I've heard of Fallout: London, I need to go check it out!

[@Sam-de6qx]

@@punishedprops I look for to your reaction. It's totally awesomesauce!

[@lewismierka5917]

Have you though about making a punished props jumpsuit for crafts that get messy with things like microfibers (sort of like insulation in a house) or heavy dust?

[@punishedprops]

Sounds like a neat idea!

[@Jarjarvideos]

Gosh that is so cool

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@buzzsah]

Nice job

[@whthat]

And now I want a Prancing Pony one

[@punishedprops]

That would be phenomenal!

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@LeoAzzakaGoile]

Love It!

[@davedujour1]

What is the skeever not winking at?

[@stinkyham9050]

So when Bill makes a prop out of a bunch of different pieces of material he spends time hiding the joints and seams. But when he makes a prop out of a single piece of material he purposely puts in joints and seams. Oh what a tortured life. Lol.

[@MichaelACurtis]

The sign turned out so great!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you! =)

[@moultriemanicmechani]

I didn't know those hold down clamp blocks came in plastic , I'm used to steel ones for the mill

[@punishedprops]

The plastic is nice because I definitely ran into them once or twice!

[@terrykitchen5214]

That's amazing. It reminds me of when my dad hand made signs like that. I love that cut wood smell.

[@punishedprops]

Ooh yes, the smell of fresh cut wood in the shop sure beats melting foam smell.

[@AJB2K3]

Now take a punished prop sign in Skyrim style!

[@punishedprops]

What a fun idea!

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

Recently I saw an I like to make stuff video where they used plastic Brad nails to hold the work piece down to the waste board

[@punishedprops]

Oh snap! I need to get some of those.

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

@@punishedprops I don't know how well they work or if they work in some wood better than others or which thicknesses, but I thought I would bring it up since it made sense to me as something worth trying. I haven't yet purchased a CNC, but have looked at them for years. That and a laser cutter. The library here has a makerspace and recently got a Glowforge, so I may plan a project in the near future to give it a try.

[@DemonMage]

I've just had the idea to make a pub sign, but I'm going to make it out of EVA foam. Haven't decided on a pub name yet though.

[@punishedprops]

That's a really good idea!

[@infernaldaedra]

Skyrim props are the best props.

[@punishedprops]

I agree!

[@BearMaked]

The sign is really cool, of course. But my big takeaway from this project is that Bill has the correct opinion of Salt & Vinegar chips.

[@punishedprops]

Haha! Right?? =)

[@MacMeaties]

More for me then!

[@morgonsvintagetraveling2669]

If you have your own tavern what would it be? I would name mine the Sleeping Dragon.

[@Laurabeck329]

I see a lot of crafsman's influence in this video

[@punishedprops]

Oh yes, totally! Love the Crafsman. =)

[@Eugensdiet]

Why not just use the foam piece?

[@punishedprops]

I wanted the look and feel of real wood.

[@GLC-93]

I’d love to see you make a human size (as tall as a human) celestial brush from okami

[@punishedprops]

Woah that would be bananas!

[@tzisorey]

My only criticism is a matter of preference - the text seems too font-like to me. Granted, there'd probably be signwork artisans in Skyrim who are capable of it, but it just seems too perfect.

[@xprt4hire551]

I have an idea for a prop to make. The Bracelet of Anubis from The Mummy Returns.

[@punishedprops]

That's such a cool prop!

[@xprt4hire551]

@@punishedprops I know, right? Other ideas would be the Golden book of Amun-Ra, and the Black Book of the Dead, and the Spear of Ahm Shere/Scepter of Osiris, or a staff with the Emblem of the Scorpion King.

[@noneyabidness9644]

Yes, I'll take 3 Skoomas, please. Errr...I mean Honningbrew meads. :P

[@punishedprops]

Suuuuure. Three "meads" coming right up. HAH!

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

Cool

[@the.Ivory.canvas]

Skyrim!!!!!

[@WolchBot]

Sign came out great. Do you think the vinegar step was really necessary? It looked great when you did it but then you painted everything and even the light paint didn't look different to me than painting over the bare wood.

[@punishedprops]

I think the vinegar did a lot to the surface texture of the wood, but it would be interesting to try another without the vinegar to see how much of a difference it made.

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Use coffee?sand to remove marks and then add more marks.🤔

[@baumgott3270]

hey i really like your videos could you do something from warhammer 40k? it would be really cool

[@Scorpian991]

Masking tape and super glue. I'll say no more

[@punishedprops]

That's a really great technique.

[@Scorpian991]

@@punishedprops really good for holding down wood rather than clamps

[@jmorv8866]

Shut up and take my money!!

[@atrtsh]

Unsafe table saw usage... If that wood bound and the blade flung it away, your hand lands on the blade. Use a block of scrap wood to push like that.

[@punishedprops]

In this instance, I think a push stick would actually offer me less control than my hands and therefore be *less* safe. I felt 100% in control and safe when making the table saw cuts in this video.

[@sbcinema]

Using a machine isn't really a good thing, I would have carved it by hand

[@garrettbrainard1496]

Your reaction to vinegar is identical to mine.. Do not like AT ALL.

[@кириллданиленко-ы5к]

Вау

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@ridethroughlifertl]

Ah yes, ye olde CNC router, just like they did in Skyrim.

[@punishedprops]

I bet the Dwemers had some form of CNC! =)

[@Warhawk76]

Need one of these for outside my classroom, then I will automatically know who the cool kids are! Of course this is the school that would not allow me to bring in a lightsaber on Star Wars day because it's a "replica weapon" so I'm sure a sign for a made up pub in a game would not be allowed either. 🙄

[@punishedprops]

A classroom with a Skyrim sign would be super exciting! =D

[@hiflif]

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