This project was stressful but it is done

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Well, almost. I wanted to post it before another mishap happens. I need to finish sanding and put some oil or wax finish. It is a little over 2.5 feet tall, 2 feet wide, and at its thickest 2 inches. I made it in two pieces (top and bottom) and milled a pocket on the circle for the scroll with names to fit into. It took 12+ hours for each of the two finishing toolpaths and 6+ for each (2) roughing path. These hours do not count all the mess-ups.

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Thanks @CrookedWoodTex And thanks to everyone for sharing their tips, projects, and troubles/solutions.

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+1 Whew! That’s some stress! Makes me want to go get a big project … NOT! :smiley:

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Here is the finished piece.

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@Swinly , Great work Lonnie, what software are you using to produce that?
Your efforts have paid off.

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@Verno Thank you and it was Carveco Maker+

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If you wanted to save a whole lot of milling time on the section with the individuals’ names on it, instead of raised letters, you could have incised them using a v-bit. I doubt that anyone would care one way or another if they’re raised or incised… But that’s just my opinion.
Nicely done.

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Thank you, you’re doing great, very artistic! Looking forward to seeing the effect after oiling or waxing.