With the new bits in hand from X-Edge, I couldn’t wait to get started on my Sign Invitational pieces. The CNC cutting files had been ready for some time. Yesterday, I loaded and zeroed the new 1/16th tapered ball nose and set it in motion. Since the signs will be double sided there were two opposite sections for each sign. They measure about sixteen inches wide. One is six inches tall and the other is about 11 inches. The cuts were up an inch and a half with heavy textures throughout. Even though the bit was tiny and the overlap was set at 70% the ShopSabre router tore through the machining in a much shorter time than I imagined. The pieces were finished in a couple of hours. The detail on the cuts with the new bits was amazing! While the machine was warmed up, I also cut the interior sections with slots to accommodate the interior steel. I’m itching to start assembly and may even sneak into the shop tomorrow for that task. I’ll be documenting this project from start to finish. Stay tuned…