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  1. #1
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    lighted acrylic signs

    has anyone attempted these with cut2d and an end mill bit?

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    Re: lighted acrylic signs

    Shouldn't be a problem to do that
    Show us the drawing..........
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    Been doing this too long

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    Re: lighted acrylic signs

    don't have a drawing, was just curious since i don't have vcarve. what would be a good cut depth?

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    Re: lighted acrylic signs

    to begin, never more depth than diameter .004 feed per tooth. rpm according to surface feet per minute.
    Been doing this too long

  5. #5

    Re: lighted acrylic signs

    I use a diamond drag for anything that will be seen from at least a few feet away. .02 step over cross hatch pattern it works quite well for the signs I make
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