Hack of the Week No.102 and the Maker Faire

Perfect customizable CNC project hack for the door to your own personal or  local Makerspace. 

This "Beware Maker Inside!" shop sign was created using models from these projects:

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

Like to tinker in the shop or make the occasional electronics project?  Maybe you like to combine your love of old school woodworking with the technology of a CNC or dream of the possibilities of adding lights and movement to your projects.  We are pretty sure that makes you a maker and you just might be going to the 2016 Bay Area Maker Faire.  

Vectric is a proud Blacksmith sponsor!

Vectric is a proud Blacksmith sponsor!

If that's the case keep your eyes peeled for the Vectric booth cause Design and Make will be there!  Make sure you stop in and say "Hi!"

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

Yep you heard right, Vectric and Design and Make will be a the Bay Area Maker Faire.  If you use Vectric software or Design And Make CNC Projects to help you "make",  just interested in what they are all about or have a question for the team you should stop by.  You just never know what new things they might be showing off or demoing that just might help make your "maker" dreams come true!  

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

Customer Focus - Love Potion Bottle by Don Harding

One of our regular contributors of finished projects, Don Harding, came up with this very simple project that we thought should be shared seeing as Valentine's Day is just a week away!  

 

This is such a great use of the wine bottle that comes with the Wine Bar No.1 project.  Don took the model, squished it then pulled it to make this great little bottle that could certainly hold a special love potion.

Change up the V-Carving and this could also be used at Halloween to hold your spooky potion or as a placecard holder at a wedding.  Lots of options and ideas!

This got us to thinking.

"Maybe we should create a short and quick video to show you how we think he did it." 

Check it out!

If you are looking for a special project for Valentine's Day, wedding or anniversary we have one that just might be what you are looking for.  

All 6 models in the project

Assembled Layout

Project Hack

One Possible Layout

Of you want to take a closer look at the Be Mine No.1 CNC Project click the link below!

I want to spread some LOVE!  Take me to the project!

Thanks again Don for sharing your work with us!

Hack of the Week No.73

Halloween is in just a few weeks!  Before you know it the little ghouls and goblins will be knocking at your door.

This "Happy Boo-Day" sign was created using models from these CNC projects:

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

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

 

 

Weekend CNC Warrior, Don Harding, just sent in this finished painted Happy Pumpkin.  It measures 8" x 8" x 7.75" and machined in MDF.  Before it was painted it was sealed with Gesso so that the paint would not just soak in.

Looking pretty nice!!!

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