[Jason Marsha]

Thanks.

They did come out quite well. I may have to make an A frame and another storefront sign.

Jason

[jckstrthmghty]

Question. Obviously you have the skills to, but why haven't you upgraded your JGRO to a supported rail build? Even JGRO upgraded his not long after completing this build.

[Eric603]

Daddy's Hands in solid surface.

[Jason Marsha]

I am in the process upgrading. The frame is basically completed so in a few months I should be up and running.
Today I am lining up the 5 start lead screws to mount with the 2 bolt flange bearings.

Jason

[Jason Marsha]

Attachment 185310

Sign size: each side is 24 inches x 13 inches

This sign has aluminum plate screwed to the back for support. Each piece is about 15 inches long by 2 inches wide.
This sign spends the entire day in the sun, so without support it will bend.

Jason

[Marti]

what size "t" nuts did you use and also the bolts? and did you drill the holes with the cnc or drill?

thanks

[Jason Marsha]

Marti, are you referring to a particular post in the thread?

[Marti]

Marti, are you referring to a particular post in the thread?

I saw the pic of your spoil board that had the T nuts and was wondering what size you used and the size of the bolts. And I was wondering how you did the holes and when you replace the board, will you remove the bolts and reuse them? So far I think this would be the best option for me. BTW, really nice signs you've made.

thanks

[Jason Marsha]

I have not used the T nuts in a long time as they are covered. The size was the 1/4" - 20 bolt size. You can use the cnc to drill the holes which will make it easy for future replacements.

Jason

[Marti]

I have not used the T nuts in a long time as they are covered. The size was the 1/4" - 20 bolt size. You can use the cnc to drill the holes which will make it easy for future replacements.

Jason

thanks. If you're not using the t-nuts, what are you using to hold down your work piece? I thought about trying to use a t-slot bit to cut the board, but me and the router don't get along too well I guess one reason is, I've never seen anybody first hand try to route trim on a router table.

[Jason Marsha]

I either clamp the material on the perimeter or I stick it down with carpet tape.

You can build a T slot table using only a table saw. Cut strips lets say 2 inches wide for the bottom and cut strips 2 2/4 inches wide for the top. Center the 2 3/4" strips on top of the 2" strips securing with screws then repeat the process leaving enough space between the upper strips for the bolt shaft to slide through.

Jason

[Jason Marsha]

Just finished cutting an 8 foot sign on the JGRO. Will peel the masking later and finish sand.

Jason

[Marti]

I either clamp the material on the perimeter or I stick it down with carpet tape.

You can build a T slot table using only a table saw. Cut strips lets say 2 inches wide for the bottom and cut strips 2 2/4 inches wide for the top. Center the 2 3/4" strips on top of the 2" strips securing with screws then repeat the process leaving enough space between the upper strips for the bolt shaft to slide through.

Jason

thanks. I had initially thought about doing that, but wasn't sure if it would give enough support. But that was before I decided to use the 2x4 braces and was just going to rely upon a flat top to make it rigid. And I do love 'jigs' - a girl's best friend, so I think that's what I'll do and it'll be cheaper too. How does the carpet tape work and how is it different than double-sided tape?

I'm trying to figure out how to make my CNC do everything! ... cut wood, cut upholstery fabric and foam, and cut glass. For cutting fabric or glass I could just use a board underneath, so that wouldn't be a problem. Now if I can just find the wheel.

[Jason Marsha]

Carpet tape is flat double sided tape. Its cheaper (at least where I live) and you can get sizes that are quite wide maybe 2 inches.

Jason

[Marti]

Carpet tape is flat double sided tape. Its cheaper (at least where I live) and you can get sizes that are quite wide maybe 2 inches.

Jason

THANKS ... cheaper is always better

[gmfoster]

Do you have any pictures of your machine and/or work. It sounds interesting..

[Jason Marsha]

Do you have any pictures of your machine and/or work. It sounds interesting..

Most of the work I am allowed to show is in this thread. The machine is the standard JGRO and pics are early in the thread.
I should be posting some other work soon as I have decent sized pieces of solid surface.

Jason

[Jason Marsha]

Attachment 185724

The 8 foot sign all cleaned up.
Delivering the sign today will take pics after owner installs.

Jason

[gmfoster]

Most of the work I am allowed to show is in this thread. The machine is the standard JGRO and pics are early in the thread.
I should be posting some other work soon as I have decent sized pieces of solid surface.

Jason

Jason
I have followed your thread since the beginning sorry I was to vague. I was referring to Marti that even cuts glass with her machine...
Yes Jason you have produced more on your JGRO than many have with multi thousand dollar machines.
Garry

[jckstrthmghty]

Yes Jason you have produced more on your JGRO than many have with multi thousand dollar machines.

It has been a very impressive run.