Hack of the Week No.116

"Shop Time, My Time"  Clock Layout

We know it can be hard to get personal shop time during the summer months, so when you do it needs to count!  This fun shop clock layout will always be there to remind you and your "guests" that the time in the shop is your time!

"Shop Time, My Time"

This shop clock layout was created using models from these projects:

Fonts used are:

  • Candara, Bookman Antique

We also took advantage of the flat space on the measuring tape model to add the logo for the IWF Atlanta trade show.  This could be the logo of your company or any other v-carving for that matter... the sky's the limit!

Note - This hack was assembled in Aspire V8 for presentation purposes.  It could have been done in VCarve Pro V8 or VCarve Desktop.

Why not hack together your own layout mixing and matching models from other projects or from your own library!  For some great inspiration check out our  hacks page!

Nothing a chisel and a mallet won't fix.

One Possible Layout

Only Pops knows how to wield that chisel like they did in the old days.  That's right, no need for those new fangled CNC machines.  All ya needed was a saw, sharp chisel and a mallet and you could make just about anything Grandma needed.

This project is a nod to the old ways of building a timber home or making a rocking horse.  You know the time before anyone ever thought of a CNC machine or new what a 1/8" ballnose end mill was.  These old school tools are still important to have in the shop just in case technology fails you... and that never happens... right? 

All 7 Models

Assembled Layout

Project Sheet

This project includes 7 models:

  • Timber Truss
  • Wooden Mallet No.1
  • Saw Blade No.1
  • Timber Framing Chisel No.1
  • Shop Sign No.2
  • Wood Chisel No.2
  • Wood Shavings

Plus 1 Assembled Layout and Project Sheet for just $30.00!
 

Order and Download it today!

Above are a few other very quick layouts that just might get you inspired!

Hope you enjoy this project...

Comments Welcome!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make CNC Projects Team

Hack of the Week No.107

Dad's Garage - Service, Repairs, Advice Sign

Less then a week till Father's Day, but you still have time to whip up a great sign for that special Dad's garage.  Heck, you might be a Dad yourself and looking for an easy gift to purchase or to drop hints for.  

"Did you know Design and Make CNC Projects fit easily on a USB drive... hint, hint."

This "Dad's Garage" Sign was created using models from these projects:

The font we used to simulate the v-carving on this layout is called:  Candara

Note - This hack was assembled in Aspire V8 for presentation purposes.  It could have been done in VCarve Pro V8 or VCarve Desktop.

Why not hack together your own layout mixing and matching models from other projects or from your own library!  For some great inspiration check out our  hacks page!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make Team