Wood engraving/carving/etching....maybe cnc?

[Justin Tuskey]

Hey guys, I am pretty new to this forum, this my first actual thread post, so forgive me if this is in the wrong area. this is my 6th parts build, and my buddy is asking something special of me. It is a raw swamp ash tele deluxe from warmoth, and I want to engrave/carve in his bands logo and name on the back. I am going to be staining the deepened portion dark, and tru-oiling the whole body.

I have done some mild searching but don't really know where to look for someone to do it. I don't really have the time, resources, or skills to really do it myself. I was hoping someone here has the tools and skills to do it, whether by hand or with a cnc. I dont mind shipping the body if I have to, although I don't really even know where to look around here. Savannah, GA.

here is a picture of the image, it will be about 7in by 7in on the back. the black portions will be carved out, the white portions are untouched. (IGNORE the shading. it will be more solidly carve out)

I hope to hear back from someone about something as I want to get this thing going. new and exciting :) thanks so much
-Justin

[Colt W. Knight]

Check with local sign makers. They often have laser etchers they use to cut wooden signs.

[Justin Tuskey]

Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

Check with local sign makers. They often have laser etchers they use to cut wooden signs.

are those lasers ones that strictly cut? like would they cut completely through the wood? for obvious reasons I only want a certain depth. thats a good idea though thanks

[gibsoncc21]

Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

Check with local sign makers. They often have laser etchers they use to cut wooden signs.

Local artists associations might be able to help you get in touch with woodcarvers.
Is sandblasting an option?

[Justin Tuskey]

Originally Posted by gibsoncc21

Local artists associations might be able to help you get in touch with woodcarvers.
Is sandblasting an option?

to be honest I dont exactly know what sandblasting is and if it can achieve what I want out of this design.

[Colt W. Knight]

Example of laser engraving

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwBQ&dur=2017

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&s...t:429,r:1,s:14


Sign makers generally have the software and hardware to take a digital image and engrave various items. Pretty cool technology.

[Justin Tuskey]

Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

Example of laser engraving

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwBQ&dur=2017

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&s...t:429,r:1,s:14


Sign makers generally have the software and hardware to take a digital image and engrave various items. Pretty cool technology.

Wow, that is EXACTLY what I am after. thanks so much, I will be pursuing that. I will post pics when I am done I promise......I also have a few others to post pictures of too :)

[guitarbuilder]

You can also post on the CNCZONE.com, or the CNC section of the Officialluthiersforum.com. There are pros that do amazing things there that are guitar related and could probably help you out.

[vtcyclist]

perhaps you were thinking of something like this? http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...eat-specs.html I love this look, but have no idea how it is done.

[guitarbuilder]

Some software like this is used with a cnc router:
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectr.../pvc_index.htm

[Colt W. Knight]

Originally Posted by guitarbuilder

Some software like this is used with a cnc router:
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectr.../pvc_index.htm

I had no idea a CNC router was capable of doing a picture like that. Very impressive.