Hi Glowforge peeps. I did a little aviation themed engraving and cutting. I used non proof grade birch first so it shows some burn marks on the model, I then cut out medium maple plywood to eliminate burn marks, but the pieces were too tight to fit together.
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Great job with the plane! Did you design or purchase files? Looks really sharp.
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I purchased files. I wish I was that advanced to make drawings like that. 
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Looks great! I like the combination of the cutting board with the model, and if you continue learning, you will totally be up to designing complicated 3-D cuts! All you need is a set of calipers and an ability to think in 3-D (which is admittedly the more difficult part 
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Beautiful!
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Ha ha exactly. Thanks 
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Thanks so much.
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They look great separately, but even better together!
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What a great pairing! Don’t worry about the char; it gives it a properly antique look.
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Those look great. Is the white on the plane paint (it kind of looks like the masking)? Did you paint first then cut?
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Hi. It’s actually non proof grade birch so it’s very light. The dark areas are where it burned from the cutting.
Ha ha. Thanks. Yeah the char is growing on me. I will try a different proof grade wood though to see if I can get a real clean one.
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Thanks. I love aviation and love to travel. It seemed fitting together.
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I’m not sure which I like better, so, I’m glad they’re together!
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My hubby would love that plane!
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