The Millers home letters
These standalone letters spell out 'The Millers' for a family name display. Each of the 11 pieces cuts separately from 3mm plywood, hardwood, acrylic, or basswood. It is a good project for beginners making a classic living room accent.
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- Size
- 466 × 63 mm (18.3 × 2.5 in)
- Pieces
- 11
- 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
- Family Name (up to 12 characters)
Ideas
- Mount on a wall in the living room
- Give as a housewarming gift
- Paint or leave natural for a clean look
How to make it
Each letter cuts separately. Sand edges, paint or leave natural. Attach with glue dots or 3M strips to a wall or board.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 7.98 mm | 4.42 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 7.98 mm | 4.42 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 8.04 mm | 4.38 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 8.04 mm | 4.38 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 letters measure 466 x 63 mm (18.3 x 2.5 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3mm Acrylic, and 3mm Basswood. It works with CO₂ and diode lasers.
Can I change the text in the editor?
Yes, you can personalize the Family Name field (up to 12 characters).
