growth scale for youngsters

hackberry jake · December 11, 2014, 06:28:08 PM

The wife asked me if I could make a growth scale for her nieces. Sure (I always say sure even if I'm not sure). I just took a pine 1x8 and cut it down to a 1x6. Spent a while drawing it up in the computer and put it in the cnc router. I then burnt it with a cutting torch turned down low and planed off the scorched surface.

Ljohnsaw · December 11, 2014, 06:29:49 PM

That is pretty slick - you have too many fun ~~toys~~ tools

BradMarks · December 11, 2014, 06:32:26 PM

Planning on some tall girls! I see basketball or volleyball in their future, or excellent leverage with a golf club! Oh by the way, nice work ;D

thecfarm · December 11, 2014, 07:39:07 PM

They look nice. I do hope each niece will get her own. Something for each one to hang onto. Each time a girl is measured a date should be added.

WDH · December 11, 2014, 08:57:03 PM

Very well executed.

Peter Drouin · December 12, 2014, 06:32:33 AM

I like it.

jueston · December 12, 2014, 10:20:15 AM

what software do you use to design the stuff you cut on the CNC?

i just got my CNC machine, it was a little damaged in shipping but once i get it up and running i'll make a post about it.

mesquite buckeye · December 12, 2014, 10:30:11 AM

Cool ;D

clww · December 12, 2014, 03:10:36 PM

That looks great, Jake!

My M-I-L still has a old paper one in her kitchen on the fridge. It has been hanging for at least 15 years with no use. Now her first great-grandson just turned ten months old, so pretty soon it will be back in use.

hackberry jake · December 12, 2014, 05:21:40 PM

Quote from: jueston on December 12, 2014, 10:20:15 AM
what software do you use to design the stuff you cut on the CNC?

i just got my CNC machine, it was a little damaged in shipping but once i get it up and running i'll make a post about it.

Mainly inkscape and microsoft paint, but I am always trying out different free software. Inkscape actually works pretty good.