Man I'm having fun with this machine #101 - St. Louis Mo.

[pblackburn]

Originally Posted by KenC

You could go for something smaller, over design is costly...
Don't think your year round ambient temperature can be much higher then where I'm from
Mine were not 12" wide... more like 3", less fins, 2 board on one heat-sink. I figured if a bare aluminum place with a recirculating fan can work, any heat sink with fins will do just fine. and it did
What matter most is that it works! AND most importantly I could afford it
#ps, my secret is having a IR thermometer

I was referring to flat plate stock, which would be almost the equivalent amount of aluminum by weight.

1/4" x 12" x 12" is around $15USD.

[KenC]

Wow, now I know what a fantastic deal I got for me heat-sinks... will definitely hoard on a few more when I get the chance.

[darren salyer]

So the company I've been doing some radius cutouts has been trickling in a little more word of mouth type business, as some of their other sales guys get acquainted with what I can do for them.
I've wanted to make them a sign they can hang to generate more sales for them, and more work for me.
I've drawn this, with the black being pocket toolpaths for the letters and border on the right.
Problem is, it looks like everything else I've made lately, and I don't know if that's good or bad.
Has anyone seen anything that was a really great "point of sale" type sign I could draw some inspiration from?
I've not had any creativity in a while.

[pblackburn]

We all fall back to what we like best. That is your liking. Sometimes you have to draw something so far from the norm to open your avenue in a new direction. I find that searching through images online helps open up ideas. Finding little things I like from one and moving to another. Form the sign border around the lettering, an action or perspective. I hope this helps some but do keep in mind I do not have a business and I may be leading you astray.

[darren salyer]

I don't think you are leading astray.
I'm trying to expand my skill set, but I find it works best if, like you said, I have something to sift through to find elements I like.

[danilom]

Maybe make them couple of Workshop stools like mine

if you need drawings I will be happy to share

[zumergido]

danilo how you desing this?

[danilom]

By magic searching the internet and drawing over bitmap plans

it's a simplified version of this one

http://www.americanwoodworker.com/bl...hop-stool.aspx

[darren salyer]

Wow Danilo, never thought about making a sign that really isn't a sign.....
Great job.

[pblackburn]

Darren, sometimes an outline is required to see the direction. Listing what you want to have will form an image in your head of the end product. What are your requirements that you need for the sign? Shape, size, etc... I can't be this, has to have this. We are willing to help but without a direction we will just be throwing you bones to pick through.

[darren salyer]

Dang it Pete, that's the problem, I just don't know.

It does have to be generic. I'll let them know I own it, but it can't have my name on it, if that makes sense.

A small amount of 3d, like a background texture, or piece of vectorart type carving....

Definitely something to show off radius work, maybe even some crown on the top using a two rail sweep.

Maybe some prism lettering along with some pocketed letters....

I'd like to be able to make several of these for different retail places I have relationships with... If the first one works out...lol

[pblackburn]

Here is something quick I drew up. Hope it gives you some ideas

[servant74]

http://youtu.be/LuweU9C6ioY

An interesting CNC application! Pretty simple, yet it shows some of the flexibility of using CNC.

[darren salyer]

A VERY interesting concept.....

I believe had he made his molds as wide as the material, he would have had less perimeter distortion.

I love the wrench on the press cylinder release valve. I'll be doing that with mine.

[servant74]

Just let us see what you do! .. :-)

[pblackburn]

Nice post Jack

[pblackburn]

How is your design coming?

[darren salyer]

Gotten nowhere quickly.
I keep getting dragged in different directions.

[darren salyer]

Here is an Arched opening into a media room in a recent basement finish. Cut the rough framing header box from 1/2" plywood, and all the trim from 5/8" MDF.
Everything fit the first time.......lucky for me.

[darren salyer]

Heres the house number plaque all mounted up....

[pblackburn]

Great work, as usual. Thanks for posting.

[darren salyer]

I've had a couple PMs for more info on the arch....

First, you determine your measurements, in this case, 87" wide and 12" height, as determined by subtracting jamb height from overall height.

Then, since I use Aspire, I'll draw an arc through three points, say X0 Y0 as a start point, with X87 Y0 as and end point and 12" as the set height.

Then offset your inner radius to the outside for your fluting toolpaths and outside diameter, which was 5 1/4" for me.

I offset the first fluting toolpath 5/8" from the inside, then the rest 1" from the last.
This puts the last toolpath 5/8" inside the outside diameter of 5 1/4"...

Clear as mud? Its actually quite simple once you get the inside radius # determined.
I'll be there tomorrow and can take more pics if necessary....

[darren salyer]

Here is an arched opening Michael Mezalick , one of the presenters at the Aspire Camp, did recently. Beautiful work.
I commented with a link to a website that describes the math a little better.
You may need to register to see his pics, but it is worth doing, as it is outstanding.

http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=20015

[darren salyer]

BTW, this example, posted by Gary Campbell on the CAmaster Forum, is what I'm trying to get to with my sign design for my suppliers wall...

[servant74]

Great design. I look forward to seeing it painted too!

[pblackburn]

Jack I think that is image is linked to another forum and not Darren's if I read his post correctly.

[pblackburn]

I see what you are looking for now. The model in a direction of the CNC Cutting will be the challenge if the business is in metal cutting. You may have to build your own model from scratch. The rest of the sign principles I have no doubt you can whip out fast.

[darren salyer]

You are correct Pete, not my design, but I'd like to use it as a jumping off point.

The company I'm looking to make this for does no metal cutting.

[pblackburn]

If you can form the 3D model around their business direction that would really set it apart. Not only for them but also you.

[darren salyer]

Pete, can I email you what I have so far, for an honest critique?
If so, PM me your email address.
I can't figure out how to upload a crv.3d file here...