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Building a train – Part twelve
We are still keeping the MultiCam busy as we make the last of the details for the train engine.
Building a train – Part eleven
That big pile of pieces of cut and carved Precision Board is getting smaller each and every day as we glue and assemble and then fasten them to the train.
Building a train – Part ten
It was finally time to assemble all those pieces. The geared trucks for the locomotive were first. I assembled and glued the pieces together, then used the air powered die grinder to round the edges and add character to the ‘cast metal’.
Building a train – Part nine
The couplers were fun routing files to create. All the work, including the vectors was done in EnRoute. I took a look online at some photos and then set to work.
What’s The Difference Between a Sign Maker & Sign Artist?
Some might argue that a sign is merely that, a sign, but here at Coastal Enterprises we know that’s not true – many signs are works of art. In that sense, we would like to congratulate Facebook contest winner Wray Bassett on his artistic creation. Wray is the owner of...
Building a train – Part eight
In the old days highly skilled woodworkers would painstakingly carve patterns for castings. Years ago I was in such a wood shop and marveled at the detailed and intricate work I saw. These patterns would then be sand cast to produce the pieces they needed
Building a train – Part seven
The train is coming along nicely. The bulk of the frame, tank and cab is welded steel. Now it is time to fire up the MultiCam once more and do the many details we need.
Sign Magic / MultiCam East Recap – Reliving The Magic
Earlier this month a group of signmakers, craftsmen, artists and manufacturers got together for a 3-day Sign Magic/MultiCam East workshop in Hackensack, NJ. Hosted by MultiCam East and featuring dimensional sign artisan Dan Sawatzky, they learned sign-making, and...
6 Quick Tips For Tooling With Precision Board
1. Using the correct speed and feed settings for the density of Precision Board you will be machining is crucial. This will allow you to achieve optimum chip load. Having the proper chip load allows the cutting tool to move in and out of the material quicker, which...