DAD cut-out letters
✓ Cut-checked383 × 119 mmBeginner
These large wooden letters spell DAD for Father's Day or birthday gifts. They are good for a man cave or living room decor. The design is beginner-friendly and suits family.
Free accounts download draft files; full-precision files come with Maker, coming soon.
- Size
- 383 × 119 mm (15.1 × 4.7 in)
- Pieces
- 3
- Machines
- CO₂ laser, Diode laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Beginner
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Mount on a wooden plaque for a gift
- Hang individually on a wall
- Stain or paint in dad's favourite colours
How to make it
Sand edges. Stain or paint in dad's favourite colours. Mount on a wooden plaque or hang individually. D is a simple letter, easy to finish.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm Plywood | CO₂ laser | 30+ mm | 15.76 mm |
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 30+ mm | 15.75 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 30+ mm | 15.75 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 30+ mm | 15.63 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the design?
The design is 383 x 119 mm (15.1 x 4.7 in).
What materials and machines does it work with?
It was checked for 6mm Plywood, 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), and 3mm Basswood. It works with CO₂ lasers and diode lasers.
How many pieces and what file formats are included?
It is 3 pieces. File formats are SVG and DXF.
