I just got this sign finished, it's been sitting around forever waiting for the edge to get sanded.
I did the LGC modeling a long time ago so I could make these in 3D, but I wanted to try this wood stabilization technique that some guys were working on.
So I decided to get the torch out and burn this board to a crisp on top. I made it my mission to get it burned nice and deep and it took a good while.
The reason I wanted it burned up so much is that I wanted to know this wood stabilization thing really worked, and worked good.

It certainly did. In essence, it turned the burned parts into plastic. Coolest thing ever. I know this is a gimmicky aesthetic thing, but the technique has lots of practical applications in woodworking, so I'll put it to use in the future when I get in a jam.

In case anyone wants one of these signs, I can grind one out for you in about a year. Somewhere around one billion dollars.

I made a video so I didn't have to upload pics.

I got a few pics anyways, it took me a few hours to get this post finished...

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Huh. Both the big pics suck. Good enough. :-)

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That thing is awesome!
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Nice work. Seems like a good deal! I'll take one... what was the price again?

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That's a beauty!
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Awesome
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:-) That is awesome!
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Sweet sign. Great craftsmanship!
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Scott, that is awesome! Great vid, too!
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Thanks, guys!!! :-)
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That is an awesome sign, great workmanship.
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Awesome work Scott...I know good work takes time, but c'mon man, a year? You are soooo old now! lol
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Very nice Scott!
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Really cool Scott!
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great work !
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Excellent Work, Brother!:-):-):-)
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Some of us are skilled, some are handsome.

Nuff said...
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I'm way too pretty for this nonsense.
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Oh thought this was a cribbage board thread. :-)


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Very cool!!!
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