Hack of the Week No.87


With the release of the Western Scenes Collection the potential for hacking together a western themed layout has never been so good! 

This "Cowgirl Up" sign layout was created using models from these CNC projects:

The font we used to simulate the v-carving on this layout is called: Oklahoma


Note - This hack was assembled in Aspire V8 for presentation purposes.  It could have been done in VCarve Pro V8 or VCarve Desktop.


Why not hack together your own layout mixing and matching models from other projects or from your own library!  For some great inspiration check out our  hacks page!


Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make Team

Our First Project Collection Has Arrived!


Introducing the Western Scenes Collection

For the first time ever we are offering 5 projects for one great price!  All of these CNC projects have been derived from the  “Design and Carve Series – 1B Western Scenes Disk” previously available from Vector Art 3D.   We have taken some of the best of that collection and created 5 individual projects that are for sale on their own for $50.00 USD each, but also can be purchased all at once at a $50.00 savings!

That's 54 individual models, 10 pre-assembled layouts, 5 projects sheets and tons of inspiration for $200.00 USD!

Some of the layouts you might consider making with the individual projects could look like these!

Or use models from all 5 projects and create a great looking CNC project hack like one of these!

If you are interested in learning more... click the link below!

Take me to the Western Scenes Collection right now!


Ronald Moorehead - Customer Focus


If you are new to your CNC and Design and Make CNC Projects it may sometimes seems overwhelming when it comes to creating your very first custom layout.  We knew that and that's why we have included into every project an already assembled layout.   These layouts have come about while we tested the models and how they would interact with each other.  Normally, with just a bit of V-Carving, they can be customized and in just a few minutes you can have a project ready for your machine.

"I just wanted to share my carving of Mother's Garden No 2 with you. I made the small one first and did not like the way it tuned out with no detail in the humming bird so I made a large one to show the detail. Finished with Bronze Sculpt Nouveau."

"The large one is 11" square and the small one is 6" square.
I used Aspire version 4.5 and machined in on my ShopBot PRS."

It would be unfair to overlook these layouts if you are an experienced user.  As Ronald shows they can be very handy and turn out quite nice!  Ronald used the assembled layout for the project and add a bit of V-Carving and turned it into a great gift! It is hard to not notice the amazing finish on the pieces.  Nice job Ronald!


Thanks again Ronald for taking the time to share these finished projects with us!