I usually do not venture to make shadowboxes, but my buddy talked me into it. I told him the only way I would do it was it had to have a wavy flag inside the box , which he replied it has to have my rank on it though. He was originally pushing for just the normal 2D flags that you see everyone selling.
I think it should turn out pretty good! The rank is a file I downloaded because of the short turn around.
Rank is Cherry
Flag is Paduak, Curly Maple, and Walnut.
I cut the profile for the flag tomorrow after work. Total time for the Rank insignia was 1.5hours with a 1/32 tapered ball nose.
The stars will get cut by my laser machine and painted white.
Really looking forward to how it comes out. I’ve been really impressed with all your work. Your flags are amazing. I’m getting ready to do a wavy flag for a fellow Firefighter who is retiring in March. I’ve been studying your work and hope I can have it come out 1/2 as nice as yours !
As I recall you do all the design in F360. Does that include the toolpath generation as well?
Do you have a favorite recipe for your inlays? Bits, depths, speeds? Is it referenced maybe in one of your videos?
I am still looking for a wavy flag STL that I can use in CC. I haven’t found one I really like yet. When I do I may try it on a piece of PVC or MDF before destroying all the work in the glueup.
EDIT: or did you do all that text work on your fancy new laser?
I love the way you incorporated texture, 3d, different wood species and mixed media into what is truly an amazing piece and wonderful homage to a serviceman’s career and life story.
The video you shared is an inspiration to us hobbyists and admirers of your work.
, which he replied it has to have my rank on it though. He was originally pushing for just the normal 2D flags that you see everyone selling.
great work