Wavy Wooden American Flag| Woodworking Tips and Tricks | xTool P2 Laser

[@fredadkins823]

This is just amazing. I found your channel because I just purchased the Xtool P2 and was doing some research. Now I can't stop watching your videos. Thank you for your service! I can tell Everything you make, you put your creativity and skill into it 100%. It is absolutely amazing. Just WOW!! 👍

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks! Stay tuned, I have some really cool content with the P2 coming up! Thanks for watching!

[@andreww6738]

Thanks for forwarding your link to this video. I really enjoyed watching this, your work looks so amazing! Everything is so crisp and tight. The lasering techniques used to do this 3d surface is outstanding. Hats off to you and to XTool for awesome quality.

[@natswoodshop940]

Love that you are a Vet, your work is awesome. I'm a retired cop and desert storm vet. I also have a woodshop with a shapeoko cnc and love making things. The more I'm in the shop the better I get. Focusing on the present makes me realize how awesome life is and how grateful I am to have come this far in life.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@matthewkendall7394]

That is one of the coolest things that I have seen lately. Thanks for sharing.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Glad you liked it!

[@rodiron]

Amazing work.

[@anthonyroelofs4700]

excellent video brother

[@craftingwithjean5599]

Thank you for this review. Thank you for your service because of the Soldier we can live free.

[@bigdogmn73]

That is amazing work there my friend. Makes me want to get a CNC and laser

[@gregh9629]

Incredible! Nice work, love it!!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@protozee]

I love the flag very nice

[@teaguewhite26]

Thank you for your service!

[@SonofHardrada]

Absolutely epic!

[@winglessviper]

Absolutely breath taking.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@AcrylicMemories]

I have the MIRA 9 Laser and can tell you having a camera in lightburn for lining things up makes a huge difference Best, Rick

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks Rick!

[@TheFournierProject]

Awesome to see vets make beautiful pieces like this! I spent time in Bagram 2010 and Kandahar in 2011. I subscribed and like this video to help...I hope your channel grows! I have just a few years left before I hit 20, who knows what the next chapter will bring but I am an avid woodworker and DIY person. I found your channel from searching xTool videos; just bought the new S1 laser machine. It will play a big role in making templates for routing and personalizing projects.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks! Cheers man!

[@shortyb171]

Phenomenal job brother!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@morick11]

I commented on your post in FB Small Woodworking Shops group. Great video! Again, the end result is simply beautiful! Thank you for your service!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@buddhababeoz]

Very moving, and a great tribute to those lost and those who still fight.

[@pennyandersen8254]

Awesome! Thank you for your service and sharing this video 🙂

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@berniegilles4110]

Absolutely beautiful work, I stumbled onto your channel and wow I am hooked!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thank you very much!

[@patrickjames3954]

First, your wavy flag was awesome second very nice review of the P2.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Much appreciated!

[@jimrosson6702]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 the Flag turned out absolutely amazing

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@1tdillon]

Thanks for the vid brother. I think we shared some of the same dirt (sand) in the M.E. The flag is just phenomenal. Now I'm wondering if my MUSE 3D can do this? Going to have to send a note off the Spectrum Laser. I'd like to re-create this flag.

[@cedarandsound]

Considering you've only had it for a short time, it would be a great idea to do a follow up video after 6 months of use, or 12 months.

[@ShyneflowLC]

I have this laser. Great idea with the flags!

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Thank you for your service. This flag turned out awesome.

[@adamc3474]

I appreciate all those who fight and die for us and our freedom. Thank you. The flag looks great. Be safe, keep making, and stay awesome.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks Adam!

[@iannegron9300]

You probably appreciate all the civilian casualties and war crimes too

[@cherriemater]

WOW. Just wow! Glad KZbin recommended your channel to me and I am now a subscriber. I am hoping to one day get into woodworking of this sort and I appreciate the manner in which you describe things. Thank you for speaking so clearly and for doing all the hard work of testing things out on a new machine. I look forward to more of your content and I will be binge-watching the rest of your videos.😊

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks! Don’t wait to take the plunge, woodworking is a great way to work the creative mind and is extremely rewarding!

[@396fab]

Thank You for your service. Also thank you for the videos, I know how much work it is and you do a great job, really enjoy them. Extra bonus, my buds and I have discovered a new drinking game. Every time you say “and-ah” we take a shot. 😅 none of us have made it to the end. Just giving you a hard time; really, please keep up the great work!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

😂 I play the same game! Thanks for watch and supporting the channel! Cheers! 🍻

[@specopveteran]

I tried making one of these for my stepson who just made Sgt in the Army and I did EXACTLY like you and didn’t take into account the laser head and my flag doesn’t fit under the laser. I don’t have all the tools you do so it’s been benched for now. But I’ve always wanted of these for myself so I will revisit this project soon. The question I have is how did you add the white to your stars? Thank you for your service!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Hey! Super cool you made one for your son! The way I worked around my clearance issues was I added the pass-through base to the laser. This fixed it, and looking it at it further, I could make the union part bigger and break up the file and carefully place each section to burn. There are options to work through for that, but I think it's doable. Cheers and hopefully your flag for your son turns out! E5 (Sergeant) was my most favorite rank in the Army! Its where the rubber meets the road!

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Almost forgot! The added white to the stars is just acrylic paint, just two coats will do, then send the surface to leave the nice clean edge.

[@specopveteran]

@@EricksonWoodworking I didn’t even try using the pass through on my base. When I do tumblers I can never get the auto measure to work unless the item is at the height of where the slats would be. I’ll have to play around with it and see what I can do. Thanks for responding and the advice/tips.

[@nigelthomas3365]

Hi, just subscribed, really nice flag and video. im looking to cut a flag on my CNC what files did you use to get the wavy effect.

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Very nice! I did a how to with Fusion360 on how to v-Carve and setup the toolpaths, check it out if you have time. The file for the wave can be found here: www.etsy.com/listing/806419447/cnc-stl-3d-waving-flag-beautiful-highly?click_key=28274db3f3de35363986fee43260016b5915fea6%3A806419447&click_sum=b1e23074&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-8

[@stevekaser7669]

What type of wood did you use for this project?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Steve, I ended up using walnut, Paduak, and hard maple for the wavy flag. The xTool P2 had no issues engraving on them. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

Wow🙌how do you take off the burns?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

A quick sanding takes it right off! Thanks for watching.

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Thank you for your service. How did you fill in the stars with white? Will the P2 be on sale for Black Friday?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

I filled the stars with white acrylic paint, then sand the top surface to leave a nice edge. I can’t speak to upcoming deals xTool has coming up, but I would most certainly keep an eye out for Black Friday deals. Cheers!

[@josemurillo4963]

Great Veterans Day video and content as a Marine corps veteran amazing work. Brother I would like to connect have a question how or what are you filling your stats with?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Jose, thanks! I used white acrylic paint to paint the stars and usually put two coats on it. After it dries, which is pretty fast, I’ll quickly sand the surface. The finish I put on really highlights the acrylic. Cheers brother!

[@sh-dk2be]

Where abouts in the springs? Just got here and got my setup running would love to meet and talk shop

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Nice! Colorado Springs is an amazing place, on the west side and most definitely would love reaching out

[@cedarandsound]

Was that Odie's Oil you put on it?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Hi! I used Rubio Monocoat Pure. It's a great hard wax oil that really brings out the grain and will last over time. Cheers!

[@frans1060]

Just crazy how you mastered the whole thing. Machines help, sure, but still....

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@gloriagonzales8731]

What a beautiful home made flag! After all that work I would have been afraid to engrave on it but!!! Xtool is awesome and with that new curved feature it was perfect for your flag engraving. How did you fill in the stars with white? And I watch Samcraft myself but only his Xtool videos Love the flag ❤

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Thanks! I painted the stars with white acrylic paint, then sanded the top surface to leave a clean edge. Samcraft really does do a lot of great things and definitely wanted to give him a shoutout. Thanks for watching!

[@Archangelmarine251]

How much would you charge to make this?

[@cedarandsound]

I wish I still had my Carbide3D CNC

[@EricksonWoodworking]

I love my Carbide3D CNC, I couldn't imagine using anything else!

[@robertbarnes4887]

Would you be willing to send the cnc file for the flag to a fellow vet?

[@cliffpurdy5970]

Awesome video. I do flags as well and can’t wait to get the P2 to enhance what I’m already able to do. Is your original wavy flag the same size as the one in this video?

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Cliff, thanks and yes, this wavy flag was much larger than the plaque version. This one came in around 25”x 13”. I am extremely impressed with the P2.

[@cliffpurdy5970]

What type of wood did you use for the union. I’m guessing walnut but just wanted to make sure. Also where did you get the file for the wavey flag. I’m currently using Vcarve pro on the CNC side of things

[@EricksonWoodworking]

Cliff, you were spot on, it’s Walnut. The file for the 3D curve surface can be found here: www.etsy.com/listing/806419447/cnc-stl-3d-waving-flag-beautiful-highly?click_key=28274db3f3de35363986fee43260016b5915fea6%3A806419447&click_sum=b1e23074&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-8

[@lvance3236]

Semper Fi