Excellent video, Andy! Loved watching this process!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@whydoihavetoify
Жыл бұрын
The possibilities are endless, great video
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
They really are. Thanks for watching!
@richardpogue4959
Жыл бұрын
Great sign, and thanks for sharing the info on Kittl
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I think Kittl has a ton of value
@cncprogrammer3265
Жыл бұрын
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@btowniron2237
Жыл бұрын
Very cool walk thru on the build. Very key technique in sealing the wood prior to pouring main epoxies so it doesn’t bleed. Good tip.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
@RonMarshallrone
Жыл бұрын
Freakin awesome! Great work Andy!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 👊
@edjackson4389
Жыл бұрын
Wow! That looks fun! Great job! 👍
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@VoeltnerWoodworking
Жыл бұрын
Great project Andy! It looks awesome.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, man! 🙏
@mikebenaitis4351
Жыл бұрын
Nice Work!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timdoyon1964
9 ай бұрын
Great video… gorgeous work. I have liked & subscribed..
@AndyBirdBuilds
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great to have you here!
@chrispelletier3661
Жыл бұрын
Very educational video! I really enjoy your classes! 😂.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@stevesfascinations1516
Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Great filming and editing. I hope you sealed the edges and especially the back so it will not warp on you.
@scorpianspirit5124
Жыл бұрын
Wow ! Very cool indeed. I just subscribed after watching your cheap bits from Amazon episode, and this is the kind of crafting I'm most interested in. Being brand new to cnc, this gives me some great ideas about the things I want to do with my new machine (which arrives this coming week)...And BTW, it's just for fun for me as I'm already retired and not really trying to create a business. Thanks for the inspiration Andy ! Cheers from Utah. ;-)
@ryanm2214
Жыл бұрын
Really nice sir!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@rickpouley2857
Жыл бұрын
Great sign! Love it..
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rick! Thanks for watching
@rhitt1118
Жыл бұрын
Magnificent!!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@boydycx1897
Жыл бұрын
Great work, this turned out great 👍
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ryleylamarsh
Жыл бұрын
Wow. So cool. Always wanted to know how this was done.
@MrStrizver
Жыл бұрын
I love this concept. I've been struggling with how to make signs with color. I've used ora-mask and paint but that gets really difficult with overlapping features.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the Oramask. Thanks for watching. Next week, I'll have a video that will shed a little more light on the process.
@JohnColgan.
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of wood, what was it ? It's so clear of knots & dark grain.ideal for carving !
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
It's maple. I glued it up into the panel from a longer board
@victorkazdoba
Жыл бұрын
Nice project. First question: How deep do you cut the pockets for the epoxy pour? Second question: Why do you use a straight bit to flatten as opposed to a larger flattening bit?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! I cut the pockets .125 inches deep. I surfaced with this bit because it's what I had. But I'd recommend a true surfacing bit if you've got one 👍
@geef0813
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to do a sign like this for a while now.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@starhawke380
5 ай бұрын
Wow, it looks great. Ive done this type of panel only once and boy getting the different colors right is a pain... I have a question about the surfacing bit you use. You said it is a 1/2inch straight bit. Any benefit or downside to using a larger diameter surfacing bit? My cnc is only a 1/4" shank, but I have a bit that has a 1" cut on a 1/4" shank. I use it for making waste boards, but it seems like it work well for this. Just never used it on an epoxy pour.
@johnspring9428
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your great videos, I am in the process of getting a CNC router and all of your ideas are very helpful. The United States of America colored sign was incredible. I'm looking to buy a Shapeoko 5. What are your thoughts?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad to help. Send me a message through www.andybirdbuilds.com/contact
@tomspare3573
Жыл бұрын
Did you use the same fast curing epoxy for both the brushing and the filling the carve?
@harleyhord9348
Жыл бұрын
Well done, when you going to do a vid on kittl?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
It's already posted
@curveball99
Жыл бұрын
Wow excellent work Andy, what was the final coating you poured over top and brushed on?
@lstineman
9 ай бұрын
Great video Andy. i apologize if you already answered this but I'm curious, what did you use for the topcoat at the end?
@ntrumpdeplorable7781
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Did you stop using a Shapeoko CNC and switch to a Avid machine? I just ordered a Shapeoko 5 Pro 4x4. Was it a mistake?
@AndyBirdBuilds
3 ай бұрын
I still have my Shapeoko and love it.
@OscarVasquez1
Жыл бұрын
Great result and enjoyed watching the process, but you forgot the "let me show you exactly how I made this" part. :)
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
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@yasinkolgu
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Though i wonder isn't it really bad for enviroment with all those sprays and chemicals. Is there a more eco-friendly way. Can't be totally safe but a liitle bit more friendly maybe?
@AxialHD1987
Жыл бұрын
I am also wondering about your epoxy experiences. I have always used poly but now I would like to try small epoxy projects. What do you recommend?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
I've always used Total Boat epoxy and had great results.
@AprilAllYear
10 ай бұрын
Loved this video. I'm just now seeing you my first cnc and really want to work with epoxy after learning about this area. You do great work and i appreciate how much i learn from your detailed videos. Thank you. BTW, what was the final material you applied to make the epoxy pop? Mineral oil? Odie's? I'm new to woodworking as well ... 😁
@AndyBirdBuilds
10 ай бұрын
Hello! Glad to hear you're loving the videos. I used Danish oil as the finish.
@derekjenkinson8014
Жыл бұрын
I have a hobby CNC router and have done similar. Why haven’t you a larger surfacing bit? I have a 25mm diameter levelling bit on my dewalt, or is there a certain reason why you use the bit you do.
@shughes599
Жыл бұрын
So same epoxy for sealing, coloring, and finishing?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@MichaelWorks-su4ex
10 ай бұрын
Nice Job Andy! What was the final coat that was used after the sanding? Epoxy?
@MidnightMaker
Жыл бұрын
Would a larger diameter slab flattening bit with carbide inserts speed up the cleanup process?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Yes! It's the one thing I'd do differently
@tedlitz7266
Жыл бұрын
Andy nice job. Looking foreward to your next video. Never thought about epoxy as filler
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@icefishinnut8517
Жыл бұрын
Andy, why when you did your clean-up pass for the epoxy, .001? Would .005 or .010 be too much? Kinda have me stumped on that one....
@barbarrosa503
Жыл бұрын
what Milwaukee nailer is that? the crown stapler? how do you like it?
@eitantal726
5 ай бұрын
How is it, that the clear insulating epoxy occupies no space? Wouldn't it cause the color bands to shrink somewhat?
@javabean252
Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I was thinking about doing something similar. I have a 4 x 8 UV printer. I was thinking about printing the colors in to where I would normally put epoxy but reverse it and then put a plastic coating on before I carve and carve out all the negative space to see how that looks.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@flanikent
Жыл бұрын
Andy how long does it take for the Penetrating epoxy to harden up enough for your color pours? Is it a 24hr wait time or much less
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
What I found is it depends on how think you put it on. But I waited about 4 hours
@flanikent
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds have you by chance ever tried lacquer like Def "for time sake"
@skitt123
Жыл бұрын
Can you use regular clear epoxy if you don't have any penetrating epoxy?
@gregariouswoodworks1270
Жыл бұрын
Would you say the CNC replaces the need for a dedicated planer? I subbed as Im getting my first CNC and your video was full of helpful info
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
It can, but for me, it's situational. So I don't know if it completely replaces it.
@DanSajdowitz
10 ай бұрын
Like most things, "it depends". If you're only planing small pieces occasionally, your CNC will do fine as a planer. If you regularly need to plane wood, you're going to find the CNC takes a lot longer than just using a dedicated planer. If you need to plane longer pieces of wood, you're going to be limited by the capacity of your CNC if you don't use a planer. I have and use both for planing, depending on my requirements.
@marklesiinski6759
Жыл бұрын
Nice job on the sign. What kind of wood did you use in this project
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I used maple
@chrislandfair4186
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. You are one of the most helpful CNC channels!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Your support means a lot to me.
@renspecs
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking to purchase my first machine very soon with a budget of around 3K. Which bench top model machine would you recommend that would produce the best results at that price with a plan to create pieces no larger than 32 inches?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
This is where I started and have 0 regrets. shop.carbide3d.com/andybirdbuilds The Shapeoko 5 Pro will be slightly out of your budget. If that's a deal breaker, the Shapeoko Pro is a great option as well. I have one in my shop. The cool thing about Shapeokos is that it comes with litterly everything you need. You won't have to purchase anything else. Hope this helps.
@renspecs
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds This helps tremendously! Thank you so much, that's the machine I am going to buy!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
@@renspecs Good to hear!
@michaelmessuri7746
Жыл бұрын
very nice! Does anyone have any really good references for "epoxy for beginners" as i would love to try this but have 0 experience (or knowledge) working with epoxy
@LG-ro5le
Жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, what are the advantages of using a straight bit for surfacing instead of using a normal surfacing bit? Ive seen quite a few people do this & its something i havnt done yet
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
There is none. This is just what I had at the time. I recommend using a surfacing bit
@laroast8531
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber and fellow maker here. I'm looking to do something similar with some products I'm devolving. Just got my shop setup with a 5x10 avid, rotary and vertical holding. It looks like on one of the close ups you had some epoxy chip out. Not sure what type of epoxy to use that would mill good or maybe mill it before it's completely setup so it's still a bit soft would prevent the chip out. Any insight?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Sounds like you've got a cool shop space set up. The small chip out was caused by using a 1/2 inch straight bit. Nothing to do with the epoxy. Next time, I'd use a surfacing bit.
@steinbierz
Жыл бұрын
Love the project...love the support of our military!!!!!!!
@thesplinteredfinger
Жыл бұрын
Andy, how long did you have to wait for the red epoxy to dry before applying the blue? It appeared that you did it right after the red pour. Also, do you find the surfacing bit you chose better than a typical 2” bit used for your MDF spoilboard? Thanks
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for watching. I let the epoxy dry for about 12 hours after I poured it before I did anything with it. The whole process took about 4 days. The one thing I would do differently is use a surfacing bit, I didn't have one so I made it work, but since have ordered one.
@hcamardelle
Жыл бұрын
How many days did this take. I'm thinking you had to give the resin time to cure. Why won't KZitem let me give this more than one thumbs up? LOL
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, thanks Howard! More than one thumbs-up would be cool! I guess the equivalent would be sharing it with some one? It took me about 4 days to complete. You're right, most of the time was waiting for epoxy to dry.
@hcamardelle
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds I've got to get my 2nd shop cnc built so I can do one of these. Keep it up!
@davidbertera1882
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding once again.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
@@davidbertera1882 Thanks for watching!
@eitantal726
5 ай бұрын
What happens if you First pour a coat of barrier epoxy on the flat surface, and then machine through it, and then pour the color epoxy?
@Alex-tx1cm
4 ай бұрын
Quick question was the pine?
@AndyBirdBuilds
3 ай бұрын
Maple
@ZacCrosby
Жыл бұрын
Amazing as always Andy!
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@st0mper121
Жыл бұрын
Maybe dumb question" I am looking to learning epoxy. do you recommend me starting out with the stuff you used in this project or something different to start out? and your choice of surfacing bits. I was planning to use a 6210 1" bit will that work or be ok?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
No dumb questions. I've always used Total Boat epoxy and have has great results. That surfacing bit would work great.
@rodkramer616
Жыл бұрын
Did you use a v bit for pocketing
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
No I used a downcut bit
3 ай бұрын
Did you need to rerun the entire cutting program to get epoxy out of the pockets it didn’t belong?
@boredymcboredface8624
Жыл бұрын
Yet another great video Andy. Glad to see some sponsorship getting behind your work as well. I’d really love to see you do a wood inlay one, is that possible ?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Your support means a lot. Thank you!
@axelSixtySix
Жыл бұрын
Good work Andy! Here, I'm not sure the carving+epoxy brings a lot into the piece. On a business perspective, I believe you can achieve similar results with screen print, saving a lot of time and money into the process. My two cents.
@AndrewScofield
Жыл бұрын
45 minutes to do the eagle?? My shapeoko and carbide create would have that at like 6 hours, what am I doing wrong?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Retract height and plunge rate are the key when doing vcarving. There's a ton of up and down motion. Also, it's important to note that there is a big performance difference between the Shapeoko and Avid Pro series.
@tomspare3573
Жыл бұрын
What do you use for your plunge rate?
@AndrewScofield
Жыл бұрын
@@tomspare3573 I'm pretty new, so I'm using stock Shapeoko/Carbide Create defaults. For a 90 degree v-bit that's a plungerate of12in/min and feedrate of 45in/min.
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
@Andrew Scofield For this I used 80 inches per minute and 60 plunge
@AndrewScofield
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds Cool thanks, that gives me the confidence to up mine a little at a time and experiment more.
@betobeto7903
5 ай бұрын
Thats an all-day job. I would have to at least get $450 for that sign. Not many would buy it for so much.
@eitantal726
5 ай бұрын
7:00 wait, that looks like sawdust that you're blowing away. Not epoxy shavings. I thought you just removed the epoxy?
@WalterOldeck
Жыл бұрын
What you you charge for this if it were a paying customer?
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
Maybe this is a good video topic? I'm writing it down!
@krisbredwell2644
Жыл бұрын
why not just poly to keep from bleed
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
You could. But I like to remove the possibility of the 2 not adhering together.
@bsr8129
Жыл бұрын
Bro says seconds, but this takes days and is not that easy.
@andrewtaylor4554
7 ай бұрын
Well done however my well intentioned criticism says a more complimentary frame work would highly accent the piece itself …. Cheers
@slothy89uni
Жыл бұрын
cool idea, but the claim that it takes "Seconds" is beyond misleading. You just need a multi $1000 CNC, a bunch of epoxy and hours for the epoxy to dry. I was expecting to see something like Sublimation
@AndyBirdBuilds
Жыл бұрын
You can totally get a design in seconds.
@slothy89uni
Жыл бұрын
@@AndyBirdBuilds I mean if you call grabbing an image off the internet and converting to svg, “creating a design”, sure. But the title makes it sound like the whole process is quick and easy
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