# 🪑 Projects **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/projects/project/44.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [CNC model for aluminum casting](https://forum.sienci.com/t/cnc-model-for-aluminum-casting/17794)
**Author:** [@William1](https://forum.sienci.com/u/William1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/cnc-model-for-aluminum-casting/17794 "2026-04-05T13:17:27Z")
So I a going to do some aluminum casting. very excited about it. Im doing a Bigsby style with my own shape. I did an MDF model to see how it looks then I’ll tweak it and make a proper one.Processing: 3E4695AF-18D0-4962… --- ## [New spoilboard done](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-spoilboard-done/21432)
**Author:** [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-spoilboard-done/21432 "2026-04-02T23:24:31Z")
I finally got my new Altmill baseboard and spoilboard done. The Altmill stringers were tapped, the base board was attached to the stringers from the top. The baseboard received inserts to be used to attach the spoil boar… --- ## [Altmill 3d carve bible latest project](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-3d-carve-bible-latest-project/26005)
**Author:** [@rq6162](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rq6162)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/altmill-3d-carve-bible-latest-project/26005 "2026-04-02T00:16:32Z")
Latest project on the Altmill, made with qtr sawn white oak. Took 6 hours for the carve, not totally finished yet want to put some clear finish on it. Text was done with a 20 degree v bit. It was tricky to get the spa… --- ## [A Story of a Table](https://forum.sienci.com/t/a-story-of-a-table/26041)
**Author:** [@Karver\_One](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Karver_One)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/a-story-of-a-table/26041 "2026-03-31T18:52:18Z")
Once upon a time there was a pretty oak table. It had found its way to being a noble table at the local Rib City grill. For many years it had been the place where many families shared lunch and their suppers together. Ye… --- ## [New designs THEY GLOW!](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-designs-they-glow/25971)
**Author:** [@LFloresTX](https://forum.sienci.com/u/LFloresTX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-designs-they-glow/25971 "2026-03-31T13:17:01Z")
--- ## [Chucky's project: Scrabble board](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chuckys-project-scrabble-board/25451)
**Author:** [@Chucky\_ott](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Chucky_ott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chuckys-project-scrabble-board/25451 "2026-03-29T20:40:42Z")
This is a project I plan on doing in the near future but which I’m starting to plan the construction method. Initially, I was only going to do the board and use the tiles from commercial sets. But now that I’ve been us… --- ## [Made bowl for charity auction](https://forum.sienci.com/t/made-bowl-for-charity-auction/26013)
**Author:** [@dmdeakin](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dmdeakin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/made-bowl-for-charity-auction/26013 "2026-03-26T15:21:06Z")
--- ## [Projects and More Projects](https://forum.sienci.com/t/projects-and-more-projects/25999)
**Author:** [@A13x](https://forum.sienci.com/u/A13x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/projects-and-more-projects/25999 "2026-03-24T23:21:36Z")
Hello Guys, It’s been a while so I wanted to take the opportunity since I’m here to show some of my projects. I’ve had my Altmill for about 7 months now and I have to say its impressed me and my clients. The Altmill ha… --- ## [New guy just starting](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-guy-just-starting/26002)
**Author:** [@Killer](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Killer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-guy-just-starting/26002 "2026-03-24T18:50:23Z")
I’m new to this forum. Just got a longmill 30 x 30. Vcarve is on the way. G sender loaded and working. I’m ready to up my woodworking projects. --- ## [KarverOne Projects - Florida Fun](https://forum.sienci.com/t/karverone-projects-florida-fun/25519)
**Author:** [@Karver\_One](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Karver_One)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/karverone-projects-florida-fun/25519 "2026-03-15T09:07:00Z")
Just an update on this months projects. Here are 14 Stations of the Cross made of hard Maple and will be mounted in the church next month replacing some old ones. This project was really fun and I pushed the limits of m… --- ## [Liquor Cabinet Flip-down Shelf](https://forum.sienci.com/t/liquor-cabinet-flip-down-shelf/25877)
**Author:** [@Jimc137](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jimc137)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/liquor-cabinet-flip-down-shelf/25877 "2026-03-14T22:08:55Z")
I just completed a liquor cabinet build that includes a flip down shelf. When the shelf is up, I wanted the back to be more than just plain walnut so I embellished it with a little Altmill engraving. I thought it came o… --- ## [Project highlight reel](https://forum.sienci.com/t/project-highlight-reel/25857)
**Author:** [@Greener](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Greener)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/project-highlight-reel/25857 "2026-03-06T00:37:22Z")
I’ve come to realize I’ve only posted here when I was having issues, venting or researching. I haven’t has as much time as I would have liked to get into this hobby, especially considering I will have had the machine a y… --- ## [First Altmill Project, Stove Top Cover](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-altmill-project-stove-top-cover/25812)
**Author:** [@OakAnvil](https://forum.sienci.com/u/OakAnvil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-altmill-project-stove-top-cover/25812 "2026-02-27T06:14:27Z")
I had a piece of Acacia hardwood countertop left over from when I made up the stove top cabinet. It’s been on my project list to make a wooden topper to protect the glass stove top for a while, but Acacia is no fun to w… --- ## [Made Some Bit Friendly Clamps](https://forum.sienci.com/t/made-some-bit-friendly-clamps/25642)
**Author:** [@TMS4659](https://forum.sienci.com/u/TMS4659)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/made-some-bit-friendly-clamps/25642 "2026-02-10T23:47:24Z")
I made up some clamps in Fusion 360 and completed my first semi successful batch. I had to stop mid way through to add some additional clamping. This was due to the corner not being held down enough and my taps got cut o… --- ## [1st Walnut inlay and Epoxy cutting board](https://forum.sienci.com/t/1st-walnut-inlay-and-epoxy-cutting-board/25612)
**Author:** [@LFloresTX](https://forum.sienci.com/u/LFloresTX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/1st-walnut-inlay-and-epoxy-cutting-board/25612 "2026-02-04T23:34:51Z")
--- ## [Fishing cabin sign](https://forum.sienci.com/t/fishing-cabin-sign/25599)
**Author:** [@Clt49er](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Clt49er)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/fishing-cabin-sign/25599 "2026-02-04T12:58:25Z")
Admittedly used AI for the design. Also did my first panel from rough lumber, maple. Used the longmill to joint. Super easy and seams came out nearly perfect. --- ## [What’s for Christmas?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/what-s-for-christmas/24614)
**Author:** [@Sawdust\_Manufacturer](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sawdust_Manufacturer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/what-s-for-christmas/24614 "2026-02-03T08:26:24Z")
So, what is everyone making for Christmas gifts? I’m looking for ideas to make for friends and family. I’ve had my Altmill for a couple of months now and have made a few projects (signs and trivets), but am looking for … --- ## [First Project (not including custom spoil boards)](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-project-not-including-custom-spoil-boards/17594)
**Author:** [@fastrider777](https://forum.sienci.com/u/fastrider777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-project-not-including-custom-spoil-boards/17594 "2026-02-01T16:03:52Z")
Finished my first project on the AltMill, well 95% of it. Les Paul Style Carve Top Guitar. African Mahogany back, white ash body and a curley maple book match top. Since the thing was going to weigh a ton, I did some … --- ## [Family crests fun](https://forum.sienci.com/t/family-crests-fun/25390)
**Author:** [@Clt49er](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Clt49er)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/family-crests-fun/25390 "2026-01-09T18:12:06Z")
Been having fun making these. AI has been super helpful. These were just for myself and two buddies. The Kennedy and MacLean are real crests for friends. The Kennedy design one was ugly and hard to make look good carved… --- ## [Wedding gift for a friend](https://forum.sienci.com/t/wedding-gift-for-a-friend/7631)
**Author:** [@jepho](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jepho)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/wedding-gift-for-a-friend/7631 "2026-01-06T12:15:02Z")
A small project 200x 200 x25mm in Ash wood. It is for a friend of mine and I made this as my wedding gift to the happy couple. As ever, sanded by hand using 3000 grit and finished with a commercial mixture of walnut oil … --- ## [First custom CNC sheaths for a knife customer](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-custom-cnc-sheaths-for-a-knife-customer/25141)
**Author:** [@HonestKnifeCo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/HonestKnifeCo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-custom-cnc-sheaths-for-a-knife-customer/25141 "2025-12-30T17:12:48Z")
I learned a lot on this one! --- ## [First Photo Vcarve Project](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-photo-vcarve-project/25142)
**Author:** [@Sawdust\_Manufacturer](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Sawdust_Manufacturer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-photo-vcarve-project/25142 "2025-12-13T19:28:53Z")
First time attempting the Photo Vcarve. Made in honor of my father’s passing last year. Nothing crazy fancy, but I’m pleased with how it turned out. I can see me doing a lot more of these types of carves. The Vectric… --- ## [Latest epoxy inlay project](https://forum.sienci.com/t/latest-epoxy-inlay-project/24927)
**Author:** [@wilf\_yyz](https://forum.sienci.com/u/wilf_yyz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/latest-epoxy-inlay-project/24927 "2025-12-09T15:21:29Z")
Cookie tray - 11 by 20 inches. Cherry handles and a roasted ash tray. --- ## [First relief carves](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-relief-carves/25138)
**Author:** [@dmdeakin](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dmdeakin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-relief-carves/25138 "2025-12-08T16:25:48Z")
--- ## [An Ode to David C. Roy](https://forum.sienci.com/t/an-ode-to-david-c-roy/24825)
**Author:** [@Diesel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Diesel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/an-ode-to-david-c-roy/24825 "2025-11-29T22:10:51Z")
This is the final result of a project that started 5 years ago. It’s also what prompted me to get back into woodworking, re-learn 3D CAD, and buy a CNC machine. During the COVID isolation I came across a YouTube video … --- ## [Chucky's Project - mirror frame](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chuckys-project-mirror-frame/24641)
**Author:** [@Chucky\_ott](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Chucky_ott)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chuckys-project-mirror-frame/24641 "2025-11-19T15:39:03Z")
I decided to make a projects page for some of the stuff I will be doing. Now that winter is approaching, I will start using my Altmill a lot more. My second project is a mirror frame. Last winter, while waiting for my… --- ## [First Real Laser + CNC - More Adventures in Draft Taps](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-real-laser-cnc-more-adventures-in-draft-taps/24955)
**Author:** [@elbarsal](https://forum.sienci.com/u/elbarsal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/first-real-laser-cnc-more-adventures-in-draft-taps/24955 "2025-11-15T14:27:09Z")
I was asked about making a racquet-shaped draft tap for a local racquet club - so I thought I would try a few things out. This is done in cherry, milled out of a nice chunk of wood from a friend’s tree. Rough cutting: … --- ## [Inlays mastered](https://forum.sienci.com/t/inlays-mastered/15031)
**Author:** [@Scottp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Scottp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/inlays-mastered/15031 "2025-11-13T13:29:34Z")
After weeks of research and practice on the Altmill using v-carve pro, I have finally gotten great results. I made this cutting board and 2 others as gifts and 1 donation to a silent auction at my favorite charity. … --- ## [Love to make for friends and family](https://forum.sienci.com/t/love-to-make-for-friends-and-family/24924)
**Author:** [@Keithleatherwood](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Keithleatherwood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/love-to-make-for-friends-and-family/24924 "2025-11-12T14:37:51Z")
Holidays upon us. Using Aspire and the Altmill created these projects. Pie plate is from Vectric’s library. Tun Tavern for some Marine friends. Using the Altmill with the Opt laser. Unicorn for a friends daughte… --- ## [New Projects on my LongMill](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-projects-on-my-longmill/24656)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/new-projects-on-my-longmill/24656 "2025-10-24T21:11:19Z")
Trying to ease back into using my LongMill, I made these two pieces. The one in hickory was a custom piece for a lady I know. It used her font, and when I carved it, I didn’t need to paint the words. The shadow showed t… [Previous page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/projects/project/44.md) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/projects/project/44.md?page=2)