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See image below for a depth reference
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Open the project in Easel
Put the material lined up on your X-Carve to be cut (Stock size: ¾” x 6” x 10”) and use the following settings for your material (Also see images for reference): Hard woods, I used 28 in/min with 0.030” for depth/pass Soft Wood/Plywood, I used 30 in/min with 0.035” for depth/pass
Set your machine settings to use the bit you have available bit Size i. 1/8” (0.125) = 3 hours plus cut time ii. 1/4”(0.25) = 45min to 1 hour cut time
Verify the depth and cut settings ** Optional ** You can set the (LABEL) depth setting to cut the entire depth of the part. I leave it out and cut it out with tools, it increases the cut time by 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Click “Carve” in the upper right corner of the screen and verify the settings +++ Material Thickness +++ Secured Material +++ Bit size
Set your home position to the bottom right of your work piece, raise the bit & turn it on
Run the X-Carve, sit back and watch the magic! (Wear hearing protection)
*** If you spend time watching the X-Carve + Wear hearing protection & Safety glasses or your be deaf in no time!
Estimated time: 60 minutes
With a tool of your choice, cut the parts following the outline cut in Step 1.
Fit the two parts together with the top of the pen facing left for the lid and base.
Shape them together to desired look
Sand to 320 grit and Finish
*** See video for details!
Estimated time: 30 minutes
I really like your design. Thank you for writing this up. I did notice that your easel project isn't shared publicly, Would you mind sharing it so I can take a closer look? Thank you.
Chad Forrester
Thanks for the heads up! I've shared it so you should be able to access it now. If you have any questions on the design, I'd be more than happy to answer. Thanks for your interest
Jason McGinn
Where can I find it? I don't see it included in the digital files or on your website. Thanks.
Tim Vannaman
Nevermind.. I figured it out. :)
Tim Vannaman
Was this designed in Easel, or did you import it from another program ?
Sam Gironda
what do you do cut it out witha a band saw? i see there is no cut all the way through
travis Brenden
never mind just saw the video
travis Brenden
love this pattern. just used it, came out flawless. made some tweeks to suit my needs and love it thanks for the starting point appreciate it very much. cheers.
Lawrence McCartney
Very excited to find your design here! I immediately patterned my own with yours as the template. Such great work! Thank you!
Kevin D. Hanning