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{Week 3 } Father's Day gift

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dad hand.xcs
dad hand
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (35min)
Machine & module
xTool D1 Pro
20W
Compatibles · 9
Material used
3mm Basswood Plywood
491
4430
Information
      We all have them one way or another a father has his day and a nice gift is always nice as well.
    
Instruction
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Step 1) This project starts with a SVG made from a different software program, it can be cut and resized within XCS, Once the hands are in the work area the text feature is used to create the wording needed. in this case the first word in My.

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Step 2) In this step it is easy to copy and paste the first word as it is already set with the font picked to use and can easily be edited.

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Step 3) Each step is repeated for each finger with new words changed in the edit box once all 5 fingers have words the rest of the projject can continue.

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Step 4) In this step the outside of the hands are set to cut and the settings are also adjusted to do so cleanly.

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Step 5) This step also deals with settings but this time they are for all the words, these words will be set to engrave and the settings are then adjusted. And then off to the laser...

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Step 6) Once the laser has finished cutting and engraving a quick sanding to the surface with 500 grit sand paper is done and then a coat of sealer is applied for years of use. I'm sure something like this would make any Father happy to receive as a gift. Enjoy...

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool D1 Pro
xTool D1 Pro
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood