Thanksgiving Turkey Place Card Holder - DIY Kit - With XCS How-to video
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Step 1
Cutting your own from my included file
This included file is sized to from 11.75" x 8.25" x 0.11" (298mm x 210mm x 2.8mm) Baltic Birch wood included in the xTool M1 Premium Materials Package, you will need to adjust the notches in the base to fit different thickness wood as well as adjust cut and score settings for your target material. Please use my settings as a starting point for your making.
Notes:
My screen shots are made on Apple laptop and will look slightly different on a Windows computer.
I work in mm over inches as I find it easier to adjust and remember settings.
Open the included "turkey-final.xcs" in the latest version of xTool XCS software
Once opened you should see the cut (purple) and score (orange) lines on the file.
Step 2
If you are not already connected to your M1 please do that now using the green "Connect device" button in the top right section of XCS.
Place the wood in the center of the cut area with the red laser indicator as close to the estimated center of your wood or material to be cut.
I am using a homemade honeycomb and the xTool Air Assist as seen in this photo, the xTool Air Assist in required for this project but it does improve the quality of the finish product.
If you do not have a honeycomb, I recommend using the included triangular prisms to raise the wood and provide for a better cut.
Step 3
Auto-measure the material to be cut, it is important to do this first as the height
Align the whole project to the wood/material to be cut. I do this by selecting all the object (quick keys - Command ⌘-A on a Mac or Ctrl-A on Windows) and moving till it is centered.
Step 4
Setting 1
Process Method
Laser Cut
Process Material
3mm Basswood Plywood
Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)
100
Speed(mm/s)
8
Pass
2
Optional but Recommended - At this point I would cut as small test hole or shape to confirm my settings of cut and score. You may already have used this material before and know what's best for the material. I find the easiest way to do a sample cut is to draw a small circle in an empty space on the design, towards the center if possible. I "turn off" cut on my main pattern, again by selecting all and toggling the "Output" slider (see below).
Once you know the best settings for my cut and score, you can "Process" the job using the green "Process" button.
You should see/verify you see all the score and cut items in the preview screen that comes next.
Click the green "Start" button in the top right corner and go to your M1 and press the glowing button after you hear the beep.
Make sure you turn on your Air Assist if you have it and Please Do Not Leave Your Machine Unattended.
Note: The estimated time for the beta version of XCS may not be accurate.
Step 5
Your project should be scored and cut and you can decorate your turkeys.
I painted mine using craft acrylic paints, it also works well with markers for younger makers.
Step 6
Assemble your turkeys with wood or craft glue. The main feather back and front main body do not need to be glued and can be held in place with the half circle notched stand.
The 6 feathers can be glued around circular body. Beak, eyes/eyewear, waddle, feet and hats are included to personalize to your liking.
A name card can be inserted between the back center feather and back of the head of the turkey, so be careful not to put glue up there if you choose to glue the body to the feathers.
I used a 2" x 3" (50mm x 76mm) name card.
Enjoy and have fun customizing a unique place-card holder for each of your family.
How I made this using XCS
This entire project as created inside of XCS with no imported artwork, only the shapes and design tools within XCS were used.
Please enjoy the attached video to see the process and some of the steps used to create this design.
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Cutting your own from my included file
This included file is sized to from 11.75" x 8.25" x 0.11" (298mm x 210mm x 2.8mm) Baltic Birch wood included in the xTool M1 Premium Materials Package, you will need to adjust the notches in the base to fit different thickness wood as well as adjust cut and score settings for your target material. Please use my settings as a starting point for your making.
Notes:
Open the included "turkey-final.xcs" in the latest version of xTool XCS software
Once opened you should see the cut (purple) and score (orange) lines on the file.
If you are not already connected to your M1 please do that now using the green "Connect device" button in the top right section of XCS.
Place the wood in the center of the cut area with the red laser indicator as close to the estimated center of your wood or material to be cut.
I am using a homemade honeycomb and the xTool Air Assist as seen in this photo, the xTool Air Assist in required for this project but it does improve the quality of the finish product.
If you do not have a honeycomb, I recommend using the included triangular prisms to raise the wood and provide for a better cut.
Auto-measure the material to be cut, it is important to do this first as the height
Align the whole project to the wood/material to be cut. I do this by selecting all the object (quick keys - Command ⌘-A on a Mac or Ctrl-A on Windows) and moving till it is centered.
Optional but Recommended - At this point I would cut as small test hole or shape to confirm my settings of cut and score. You may already have used this material before and know what's best for the material. I find the easiest way to do a sample cut is to draw a small circle in an empty space on the design, towards the center if possible. I "turn off" cut on my main pattern, again by selecting all and toggling the "Output" slider (see below).
Once you know the best settings for my cut and score, you can "Process" the job using the green "Process" button.
You should see/verify you see all the score and cut items in the preview screen that comes next.
Click the green "Start" button in the top right corner and go to your M1 and press the glowing button after you hear the beep.
Make sure you turn on your Air Assist if you have it and Please Do Not Leave Your Machine Unattended.
Note: The estimated time for the beta version of XCS may not be accurate.
Your project should be scored and cut and you can decorate your turkeys.
I painted mine using craft acrylic paints, it also works well with markers for younger makers.
Assemble your turkeys with wood or craft glue. The main feather back and front main body do not need to be glued and can be held in place with the half circle notched stand.
The 6 feathers can be glued around circular body. Beak, eyes/eyewear, waddle, feet and hats are included to personalize to your liking.
A name card can be inserted between the back center feather and back of the head of the turkey, so be careful not to put glue up there if you choose to glue the body to the feathers.
I used a 2" x 3" (50mm x 76mm) name card.
Enjoy and have fun customizing a unique place-card holder for each of your family.
How I made this using XCS
This entire project as created inside of XCS with no imported artwork, only the shapes and design tools within XCS were used.
Please enjoy the attached video to see the process and some of the steps used to create this design.
https://youtu.be/swhRo0NqEJg