Don's been hacking around again!


We always like getting hacks from customers and this simple little hack really turned out great!

Don Harding used 3 different projects to create this layout for a farrier service:

The sign is 5/8" x 4" x 11 1/2" made from black walnut and finished with matte Rust-Oleum Painters Touch.  He used a font called Narkism and painted black to have the lettering stand out.

"Having different Packages Is Wonderful for the HACKS"



Thanks again Don for sharing your work with us!

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Hack of the Week No.88


Using the new Western themes projects and the hints in the new "A little help to get you started" video will set you down a path of creating some interesting hacks you may have thought were never possible.

This "D&M Ranch" sign layout was created using models from these CNC projects:

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


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

You can now stop hunting for an Easter project.


Possible Layout

Another possible layout.

Nothing better then a good Easter egg hunt to get the little ones all worked up!  This project, with its arrow sign shape and Easter sgg models, will surely make for some fun layouts to help point the way.

You might even consider using the basket and bow to create a nice 1st Easter wall decoration.  What a great gift for the parents celebrating their first easter with a new baby! 


All 8 models

All 8 models

Assembled Layout

Project Sheet

This project includes 8 models:

  • Easter Basket No.1
  • Arrow Sign No.1
  • Chick No.1
  • Ribbon Bow No.2
  • Egg No.1
  • Egg No.2 - Top
  • Egg No.2 - Bottom
  • Egg No.3

Plus 1 Assembled Layout and Project Sheet for just $30.00!

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Above are a few other very quick layouts that just might get you inspired!

Hope you enjoy this project...

Comments Welcome!


Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make CNC Projects Team