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Laser engraving coasters… everyone seems to love this type of project. I am sure you might see why. It’s an easy way to put your brand on the world.. haha. A family name, crest, custom design or pattern, or even your favorite team. Mark Cox Woodworking has it’s licensing deal to do all the NFL teams. For the better part the square coasters are maple, and the round ones are are bamboo. All of these laser engraving projects come with coaster holders. Call us to find out more and see how we can add a beautiful, custom designed, laser marked or engraved coaster to your collwction today, (239) 470-1491! Mark Cox Woodworking Read more at Laser Engraved Coasters Roundup
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New lasers are in the house…. It’s always a good day when we get new equipment at Mark Cox Woodworking. The first set of pictures take place on delivery day. What’s inside the box? Well we have a special CO2 laser which is used for items like tumblers, when removing the texture coating or by sparying a marking agent if you want them to be black or white lettering. It can also be used for marking wood, like coasters or wooden coins. If you’d like more details about the laser or any specs, feel free to give me a shout. The very last picture is what I call a fiber laser. This laser is strickly for metal like aluminum business cards, knives, guns, and various tumblers. Check out the process below. As always, thanks for stopping by. Free free to contact me any time to connect or get further details.
Mark Cox Woodworking Read more at Laser Delivery At Mark Cox Woodworking This JG Repair sign is what some people call a custom 3d wood carved design. It’s a similar setup of my pervious onsie project. After the carving the sign was painted and clear coated.
Mark Cox Woodworking Read more at 3d Wood Carving On CNC Machine This wood butterfly shows a cut out with the cnc machine and then painted and stained for shipping to Michigan. It was made out 2×6 red cedar with 2 pieces cut and joined to make a piece large enough to cut out the 9×11 butterfly. It was a nice little project. Remeber we can ship your products right to your door. Read more at CNC Machine Wooden Butterfly I always try to do what I can to help out. Even when something seems like a small thing, it can mean a lot to another. Here is a project that I did to help some people out with their face masks. I cut out and gave away over 2000 of these face mask extenders or ” ear savers” to medical workers, hospitals, restaurant servers and workers at places like Home Depot and Lowes. Sometimes the little things make all the differance in the world. Till next time… Mark Cox Woodworking Read more at CNC Machine For Plastic [Good Cause] Here at Mark Cox Woodworking, we can bring the style and design your looking for with all types of laser etching projects. Etched metal, plastic or even acrylic can be made beautiful with your custom design. During the process of laser etching, the cover layer of your product is removed. This removed layer is very tiny, producing a very small depth, but the end result gives a contrast mark that can be easily seen. Laser etching works well on materials with more than one layer of material like, coated metals, anodized aluminum, plastics and even acrylics. Laser Etching AdvantagesEtching, like engraving, creates grooves as well as lines below the surface of the material. Etching is a more viable option for thin materials and small projects such as jewelry. The numerous advantages of this process include:
Below you can see some laser etched projects that just went through the shop. Let me know what you think. Some othe additional things we can do with etching is placing designs in mirror. We can also take this mirror and paint the etched area to give it an accent color. Some examples of this would be like a mirror behind a bar or even a welcome sign. Fell free to contact me annytime for any laser engraving, etching or marking. Talk with you soon….
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Little project to help the ears for people that are wearing masks. via YouTube https://youtu.be/Cv0TaMoYgQM People often ask how to get names, sayings and designs on metal. The quick answer is laser engraving metal is easy if you have the right equipment and experience. When engraving and marking metal objects, lasers are a great and effective tool of the trade. Laser Marking and EngravingGetting your name or design can easily be done on all types of metals hard and soft. Your laser design can be done in an incredibly accurate fashion that is sure to impress you. Laser Engraver For MetalIt doesn’t matter if you have a single item to engrave or a table full of business cards that you want to keep on hand. Mark Cox Woodworking can help you with your project today. Below you can find a small sample of the different types of laser engraved metal objects and items we can do for you. Metal Engraving Ideas
Read more at Laser Engraving Metal This project was a fun and fast little keepsake for a child. The “Malik T-Rex” is a CNC cut out made from wood. After the wood cutout was completed, it was then laser marked with his name. The younger kids sure do love these little projects and it keeps them business playing dinosaurs. You could also prop this up on a table or hang the woodworking piece up on the wall. The choice is yours, but no matter what, the kids love it. Read more at CNC Woodworking Cut Out Have you been thinking about what you can give for a baby gift? Perhaps I can give you a nudge in the direction of a woodworking baby gift. Think about it… A wooden gift for that special baby would be a great idea for something that will not only last, but can be cherished though the years. Wooden gifts are not anything new. There are all sorts of items that you can give as a baby gift that have unique designs, from furniture to toys and wooden decorations. Gifts like these are on an upward trend right now and something that everyone is sure to love. There are a lot of baby items available for the fun and entertainment. Off the top of my head there are items like wooden keepsake birth block, alphabet letters that can spell out the babies name, baby letter blocks, and all sorts of personalized items that can be made for the ideal wooden baby gift. Wooden Baby GiftsTake a look at a few samples from my baby assembly line. Below you can see one of my projects for a unique baby gift idea. Below you will find my wooden baby onesies at various stages of development. Check out the various stages and let me know what you think.
Wooden Baby OnesiesClick on the picture to see a larger image. These wood onesies are carved and finished in various styles. Some people like the natural wood finish. Other people like them stained, painted or whitewashed. What style do you think is best? If you have any questions about wooden baby gifts give me a shout and we can see what we can come up with together. Read more at Woodworking Baby Gifts via Mark Cox Woodworking https://markcoxwoodworking.com/woodworking-baby-gifts/ I love using the CNC machine on all types of items. This next little project was carved from wooden Janga slabs. Take a look at these cnc machine designs. CNC Wood Carving ServiceThis wooden slab has a coral or tree type design. This carved design has the familiar palm tree with a sunset. Another wood carved variation. Wood carved geometric shapes or designs you would see at night-time. The possibilities are endless… All types of carved designs can be done in all sorts of materials. Let me know what you think. You can always contact me to find out how your custom design can become a reality. Read more at CNC Wood Carved Slab Via https://markcoxwoodworking.com/cnc-wood-carved-slab/
Each woodworker desires specific power tools at their disposal to achieve tasks faster and in a method that is more effective. In today's world, everybody wants to receive tasks completed within a short period of time and that's why the requirement for power tools evolves. So, if you are a beginner DIY er or if you are currently looking to start a job in woodworking , then you need some power tools to assist you to begin in the business of woodworking.
Jigsaw To cut on patterns effectively on thin wood, you want to get a jigsaw. It is the best tool to do therefore, as compared to other tools which may do something similar. Additionally, there are lots of further features you could see in a jigsaw but the principal qualities to look for are factor rate and actions. If you have the cash to invest and are currently looking for versatility, subsequently an action jigsaw is recommended. Table Saw The table saw (no doubt) may be your ideal power tool which just about every woodworker ought to have. When it has to do with flexibility, there's just nothing as good as being a table saw. It is stated the table saw would be the core of each workshop, even since it's the ability to contour, rip, groove, miter and sq bits. It is the point where all of the tools have been kept and used. There are lots of functions that a table saw offers therefore that you ought to know before buying a table, but should you go for the finest portable table saw to get a newcomer residence woodworker you are going to understand all the things to think about. Circular Saw A circular saw is traditionally used to cross cut, rip and minimize lots of non-wood materials. You can certainly do a few task having a circular saw that will be done with the table saw, but the thing in a saw is that their portability; nevertheless they are held or might be attached onto the table. It's by far the most basic woodworking tool which just about each and every woodworker need to own. Router It is inevitable for a woodworker to not have a router. The simple purpose of the router will be to hollow out an area and there are a number of shapes you may produce throughout it. There are two sorts of routers; dip router and stationary base. For any beginner, the stationary base router needs to burst ensure that it is a 2 horse power variable speed stationary foundation router. Power Drill You'll find two types of drills you are able to select from -- cordless and corded drills. The titles are self-evident a drills includes a cable to obtain the power out of, whereas the cordless drill will not have a cord. A cordless drill can be very excellent when it comes to portability but when talking about power, the corded drill is. Thus a semi automatic drill is recommended on account of the power and additionally the flexibility it offers. HAVTOWN HOOPS has so nice info here. Check out his post for the rest. |
AuthorI have been working with wood for as long as I can remember. I have built my own furniture on several occasions. I love using the CNC , carving, engraving, laser cutting and etching on everything. I hope you enjoy the items you see here as much as I enjoy making them for you, your family, friends and clients. |