🦬 “Built to Stand” – Vintage Buffalo Wood & Brass Display

Select Your Materials

• Choose your wood for the main buffalo and base. If you plan to use a wood inlay, select a species with strong contrast to the main body. Otherwise, prepare brass stock for the inlay letters.

Cut the Inlay Letters

• If using brass, set up your xTool F2 Ultra to cut the BILLS lettering. After cutting, allow the letters to cool and remove them carefully—they will be hot immediately after cutting.

Engrave and Cut the Wood

• Load your wood into the xTool P2s. First, engrave the pocket for the inlay letters, ensuring a clean, snug fit. Next, cut the outline of the buffalo and the matching base.

Install the Inlay

• Once all cutting is complete, glue the inlay letters into their engraved pockets. Use a clamp to hold the letters firmly in place until the adhesive fully cures.

Final Sanding

• After the glue has dried, lightly sand the entire piece using 400-grit sandpaper, followed by 800-grit, to clean up the wood and polish the inlay for a smooth finish.

Assembly & Finish

• Slot the buffalo into the base, apply your desired finish, and allow it to cure fully. Once finished, your display is ready to stand proud.

Simple build. Big presence. 🦬