Just Cluck It small sign

Instruction

Sign_Cluck_It_xtool_upload

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser (60min)

Machine & module

xTool M1

10W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

1/8"(3mm) Faux Ebony MDF Board

3mm MDF

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Information

      This project was my first attempt to combining pieces together to create a sort of inlay. The same pattern is cut from two different types of wood (xTool Ebony MDF and xTool Basswood) with a backing board (xTool MDF).

Instruction

Step1: Cut the sign frame out of MDF

In xTool Create Space, select all of the objects and set the output to OFF

Next, select the outside rectangle and set the output to ON

Adjust your laser settings to cut MDF

Cut the outside frame and set it aside

Cut another frame if you are planning to make two of these

Step2: Cut the pattern from the dark materials

Select all of the objects and set the output to ON

Adjust your laser settings to cut the darker material (xTool Ebony MDF)

Cut out all of the objects and set them aside. Be sure to include the insides of the letters.

Step3: Cut the pattern from the light materials

Select all of the objects and set the output to ON

Adjust your laser settings to cut the light material (xTool Basswood)

Cut out all of the objects and set them aside. Be sure to include the insides of the letters.

Step4: Assembly

Put down a layer of wood glue on the MDF backing board

Place the larger (sign) portion of the cutoff on the glue making sure to align the edges

Place the objects from the opposite color of wood (dark sign gets the lighter objects and the lighter sign gets the dark objects) into the sign and press them in to make sure they contact the glue.

Repeat the process for the other sign.

Step5: Finishing

I used a piece of burlap to rub the service to remove the fibers that stand up and then sprayed 3 coats of lacquer with the burlap rub down in between (not on the last layer though).

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