Pet name letters
This is a set of chunky letters that spell your pet's name. You make a bowl stand sign, crate sign, or memory shelf piece. It suits pet owners who want a simple laser project for a kitchen or living room.
Free accounts download draft files; full-precision files come with Maker, coming soon.
- Size
- 427 × 71 mm (16.8 × 2.8 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
- Pet's name (up to 10 characters)
Ideas
- Glue letters to a board for a crate sign
- Arrange on a shelf as a memory display
- Paint or stain each letter for contrast
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 | 14.96 mm | 9.90 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 14.96 mm | 9.90 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 15.02 mm | 9.89 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 15.02 mm | 9.89 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 427 x 71 mm (16.8 x 2.8 in) and has 7 pieces.
What materials and machines work?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3mm Acrylic, and 3mm Basswood. Use a CO₂ laser or diode laser with a bed that fits Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro), OMTech 50 W, xTool P2 / P2S, or CO₂ 600 × 400.
Can I change the text?
Yes, you can change the pet's name field up to 10 characters. The design opens in the Hamrun editor where you personalize it.
