Block Cop
Indiana
I designed this sign for my fellow SWAT operators. This is made from Solid Red Oak. I utilized the ribbon from the “Pro Design Library” to add the name ribbon on top and bottom. I used the “Shapes Tool” to add the circle and other background. The Image of the SWAT Emblem was purchased off Etsy.
V-Carving Design Challenge
10 minutes
Use Red Oak board cut to size:
22″ × 29.5″×.75″
(Glue up several pieces if necessary)
Sand to 220 Grit
Raise the grain (spray with thin coat of water)
Sand again to 220 Grit
Add Oramask Vinyl to Front Side
480 minutes
Rough Pass – 1/8" End Mill
Feed Rate: 46.8 in/min
Plunge Rate: 9 in/min
Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
Detail Bit – 60 Degree V-Bit
Feed Rate: 52 in/min
Plunge Rate: 9 in/min
Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
26 minutes
Cut out using: 1/8" End Mill
Feed Rate: 46.8 in/min
Plunge Rate: 9 in/min
Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
10 minutes
Flip piece and add Key Holes in Back
Use Key Hole Bit: 3/8" Diameter
30 minutes
Clean up using sand paper (220 Grit) and small carving tools
Be sure to tape around edge if you don’t want it painted.
15 minutes
3 coats on front prior to painting:
I use the following:
Minwax – Waterbased – Polycrylic – Clear Satin
(30 minutes between coats)
15 minutes
1 – 2 coats of spray paint:
I use the following:
Rust Oleum – 2x Ultra Cover – Paint & Primer – Satin Canyon Black
10 minutes
Route outer edge with 1/4" round over bit
15 minutes
Peal off Oramask (using small Exacto knife if needed.)
20 minutes
Sand exposed wood front and back
Using 220 grit
10 minutes
Blow off dust
Wipe down with damp micro-fiber rag
15 minutes
3 coats front and back
I use the following:
Minwax – Waterbased – Polycrylic – Clear Satin
(30 minutes between coats)
Let dry and you are done!
Glenn Watson
Walter K Hurd
Block Cop