Illuminated name

Post by **Jay C** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:41 am

Used Cut2D to engrave a child's name in cast acrylic.

Tool used: 60-deg carbide V-bit
DOC: total .125"

After the part was cut out, use 220grit, then 800 grit sandpaper to smooth and polish edges. Simple circuit using 6 super bright LEDs wired in serial to a switch and current limited to 20mA.

Jay

Post by **metalworkz** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:10 am

Hi Jay,
The illuminated sign turned out very good! Where are the lights located?
Thanks for posting the information and picture.

Post by **Jay C** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:34 am

Lights are underneath. Here is the first sign I did for my son. The letters are completely routed out so the effect is diminished. I uses a bamboo drawer organizer as the "base".

I have plans to mix the acrylic with some nice wood to make a sign for my sons therapist ... he deserves it

Oh, and the Evan sign was my first ever CNC ... it use Lexan and I stupidly peeled the protective paper before milling.

Jay

Post by **Thkoutsidthebox** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:27 pm

Those are REALLY nice.

Something I'm going to copy at some point if you dont mind?

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