Family name cut-out letters
This design gives your family name as separate letters for gallery walls and established signs. Cut each letter from 3mm birch plywood or acrylic and glue to a board or wall. You can change the name (up to 12 characters).
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- Size
- 401 × 106 mm (15.8 × 4.2 in)
- Pieces
- 7
- 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
- You can change
- Name (up to 12 characters)
Ideas
- Glue to a gallery wall
- Mount on a wooden board
- Display on a mantel
How to make it
Each letter is its own piece. Sand the edges, paint or stain, then glue to a board, wreath or wall with wood glue or 3M strips. Dots on letters like i and j cut as separate pieces; glue them in place.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 18.54 mm | 7.27 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 18.54 mm | 7.27 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 18.64 mm | 7.24 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 18.64 mm | 7.24 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 are the letters?
The design is 401 x 106 mm (15.8 x 4.2 in) and has 7 pieces.
What materials can I use?
It was checked for 3mm birch plywood, 3mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3mm acrylic, and 3mm basswood.
What text can I change?
You can change the name (max 12 characters). The design opens in the editor so you can personalize that field.
