I recently helped a friend's son with a 4-H project. And it is the largest piece I've engraved to date! Hopefully the piece will be going to fair, but it was quite a family project. The tree slice was about 2 1/2" thick and 22" x 24"! It barely fit in my new machine! His dad cut the tree down and cut the slice. Then I think every one in the family took turns planing and sanding the slice to get it nice and smooth.
It was quite an undertaking on my part too. I had to do some things with my new machine that I hadn't done yet, like setting a new home position. The old machine and new machine have different controls, so I got to learn a whole new set of instructions for the new machine.
I wish I would have taken a few more in-process shots, but honestly, I was busy trying to figure out how to run the machine...lol. The wedding is this weekend, and I'm hoping the bride and groom will share photos so I can show you the finished product as well.
Well I'm glad the huge tree slice fit in your new machine and you got it all figured out! Great job on the engraving too! Looking forward to seeing this piece "in action" :)
ReplyDeleteThe engraving looks great! What a unique piece!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good reason to learn more about your new engraving machine! Very unique piece -- you could add it to your shop!
ReplyDeleteIt came out great! Congratulations on learning more about your machine. I imagine you got some new ideas while going through this process.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite interesting! It'll be a something they'll remember always and you probably will too!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely way to celebrate, and that slice has a really nice pattern! great job and yeah that it made it through the machine :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat project! I enjoyed hearing the story behind it and hope that the couple shares some photos with you.
ReplyDeleteWell that is innovative! And such a nice gift from the whole family. Yes, do show us more if you can get the pictures!
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