# Lots of Wonderful Signs...has anyone used their CNC for something other than signs? **URL:** \ **Category:** Finished Projects\ **Created:** [June 14, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146 "2021-06-14T21:09:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![AndyP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/andyp/32/1106_2.png) [@AndyP](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AndyP)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/21 "2021-06-19T22:27:52Z")
Door panel raising would never have crossed my mind as a use. Is the woodworker big enough, or do you need the journeyman? ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/22 "2021-06-22T03:17:46Z")
Been using mine for guitar builds and loving it. Software has been Carbide Create Pro but may be adding Rhino to the mix. ![B Standard Burl Top 3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/5/557674da9202ba97bc6807295c4023f92e23e9d7.jpeg) ![B Standard Burl Top 1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/8/8c756eeced59f0d6286acf4d2d0965a5471ac570.jpeg) ![DSC09397](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/5/a5fbd9237bb3629009957c8535ed3893777fd2f8.jpeg) ![DSC09660](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/1/1bb3b005fca14c69c0d815290b800caf5ff17645.jpeg) ![DSC09678](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/f/ff9dd799e39e74fe51cbae248f16dafc71499d6b.jpeg) ![DSC00792](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/e/ae4b0b164241d40a3b7dc93c66160fdf49bf3d10.jpeg) ![B Standard Beveled (Dragon Eye Top, Custom Inlay) 3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/5/514027c00e64ab95da9f9833791d45224851e5a9.jpeg) ![B1 Burl Top Custom 14](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/1/a1c1ce512505bd03e3e21ae2c18fb5be6c947e5e.jpeg) ![B Standard Beveled Special Order 13](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/0/05e378f88c07108f7bac759c44380d6d4be4e6e5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![wsj-productions](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/wsj-productions/32/2903_2.png) [@wsj-productions](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/wsj-productions)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/23 "2021-06-22T04:00:30Z")
Wow, those are beautiful. Makes everything I make look like kids stuff. ---
**Author:** ![AndyP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/andyp/32/1106_2.png) [@AndyP](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AndyP)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/24 "2021-06-22T04:47:36Z")
The guitars look stunning. I assume they’re for clients, or can one not have too many guitars? 😁. The use of the onefinity is good, but I’m particularly impressed by the finish on those woods. What’s your process and materials? And so they stay true (bends and bows)? ---
**Author:** ![SailorMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/sailormike/32/3290_2.png) [@SailorMike](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/SailorMike)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/25 "2021-06-22T16:44:54Z")
Here’s a couple of clocks I made on my old (non 1f) machine. My new Machinist (when it arrives) should greatly improve the precision and allow more complexity. ![journey4](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/0/0a0753c7506fd3eb7679afc5bfb68de00f591c46.jpeg) ![Maya](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/2/2e0a86fad0c7bf75b749bb032d40829f888df023.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AndyP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/andyp/32/1106_2.png) [@AndyP](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AndyP)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/26 "2021-06-22T21:19:03Z")
Interesting that can be achieved with a bit of wood. They look complicated, are they? How are they powered? ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/27 "2021-06-22T21:36:34Z")
All for clients. A lot of the finishes are a mixture of Poly and Mineral Spirits and whipped on (lots of coats with sanding in between). Use all high-end hardware (Hipshot, Sperzel, Graphtech, etc). Woods for bodies are various from Alder, Basswood, Poplar, Cypress, and Spanish Cedar. The tops are usually Zebrawood, Burl Maple, Paduak, Sapele, etc… Pickups are Seymour’s in most. ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/28 "2021-06-22T21:37:40Z")
And I have been doing pickup etching using a drag bit. ---
**Author:** ![AndyP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/andyp/32/1106_2.png) [@AndyP](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AndyP)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/29 "2021-06-23T03:17:44Z")
“Drag bit etching”. Same here; I’ve been giving it a go, but on my desktop CNC (I’m waiting for my onefinity to arrive - over a month late now 😟. I’d be interested in your findings, perhaps in a different thread. I’ve been using Fusion 360 with some success after trial, error and googling. Winston Moy has done a couple of YouTube videos. I’ve been " dragging" on aluminium. The challenge for me is faking it with F360 - that’s using tool paths not meant for drag bit etching like pocket, parallel and profile. I’m pleased with the results. ---
**Author:** ![alden](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/alden/32/161_2.png) [@alden](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/alden)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/30 "2021-06-23T16:14:09Z")
I am curious if drag etching is any better than using a fine pointed diamond rotary bit. Do you like drag bits better? ---
**Author:** ![RUSHMA\_Creative](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/rushma_creative/32/2481_2.png) [@RUSHMA\_Creative](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/RUSHMA_Creative)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/31 "2021-06-23T16:19:38Z")
Oh my, these are stunning guitars. VERY well done. Are you doing the necks on the CNC as well or ordering those? Do you have a site for your guitars, I’d love to look at the specs. ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/32 "2021-06-23T17:26:00Z")
Hey Rob, Do everything except winding my own pickups, which I might start before long. You can see more of my stuff at [BcustomGuitars.com](http://BcustomGuitars.com) ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/33 "2021-06-23T17:29:11Z")
Hey Alden, These are diamond drag bits and are the only ones I’ve tried thus far. Seem to do a great job. Really fine point and the router isn’t active during the process, so I usually run these at night, without the fear of waking my neighbors. ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/34 "2021-06-23T17:30:34Z")
Just been using Carbide Create for mine, and yeah watched alot of YouTube to figure most out. ---
**Author:** ![RUSHMA\_Creative](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/rushma_creative/32/2481_2.png) [@RUSHMA\_Creative](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/RUSHMA_Creative)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/35 "2021-06-23T18:57:11Z")
Awesome, I’ll check it out. ---
**Author:** ![pwpacp](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/pwpacp/32/1718_2.png) [@pwpacp](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/pwpacp)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/36 "2021-06-24T01:23:42Z")
I checked out your site, these are really fine works of art! ---
**Author:** ![Skitterhawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/skitterhawk/32/480_2.png) [@Skitterhawk](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Skitterhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/37 "2021-06-24T16:13:09Z")
Thanks my friend, been working at it… ---
**Author:** ![MakerDan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@MakerDan](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MakerDan)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/38 "2021-06-25T02:02:42Z")
Here is one I just finished. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/b/d/bd0746cf49b730488c8ab60c6a1982a66e83fa44.jpeg "Hobby Paint Organizer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOuNQcRI8Ds) ---
**Author:** ![AndyP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/andyp/32/1106_2.png) [@AndyP](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AndyP)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2021, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/39 "2021-11-26T06:49:57Z")
How did the panel raising go? ---
**Author:** ![Webb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e56c9b/32.png) [@Webb](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Webb)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146/40 "2021-11-26T15:36:49Z")
These are beautiful! Are plans available? Jim [Previous page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/lots-of-wonderful-signs-has-anyone-used-their-cnc-for-something-other-than-signs/6146.md?page=3)