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The International Cheese Board project features a handy integrated cracker holder for square, rectangle or round crackers - perfect for parties and get-togethers.

The border’s stacked text design is a collage of different languages for the English word “cheese” to give it that international flair!

You can easily create your own custom stacked text design using the Vectric VCarve or Aspire software. Watch the “Simple Stacked Text Video Tutorial” to learn how to create stacked text you can use for all kinds of projects.

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Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):• International_CheeseBoard.crv

2) Boards with the following dimensions: Cheese Board: 0.75 " x 11 " x 19 " Cracker Panel 1*: 0.375 " x 2 " x 10 "

* (cut these panels with your table saw)

3) Ceramic or Marble Tile cut to size: 7.875 " x 9.875 " (use a tile cutter/saw or have it cut for you at the tile store)

4) Wood glue, epoxy, clamps, sandpaper, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.

Cracker Panel 2*: 0.375 " x 2.375 ” x 10 "

0.1875 " to 0.25 " -thick

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Sample Carved with:

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Designed by Michael Tyler - July 2017 VCP-85

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CNC Bits used for the Sample:

0.0625 " Tapered Ballnose (BN)0.125 " End Mill (EM)0.25 " Down-Cut End Mill (EM)90° V-Bit

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The finished project is about14 " Wide x 10 " Deep x 2.3 " Tall

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STEP 1 - Open and Review the Project File(s)Start your VCarve or Aspire software and open the project file(s). (fig. 1)

Carefully review all the toolpaths and make any necessary changes to suit your particular bits and machine. The toolpaths are currently set with feeds, speeds and pass depths that were used in creating the original sample. Please don’t use them directly until you review them for your own setup.

You can edit the tools and change the settings to your own preferences and requirements. It is very important to recalculate all toolpaths after making any edits/changes. Once you have recalculated for your own machine and bits, reset the preview, then preview all toolpaths again to visually verify the project outcome on-screen.

STEP 2 - Run the ProjectWhen you are satisfied with your settings, save the toolpaths to the appropriate Post Processor for your machine.

Place your material on your machine bed and proceed to run the file. (fig. 2a)

Your board will look something like this. (fig. 2b)

STEP 3 - Separate Part(s) from Material and SandSeparate the parts from the board with a utility knife or hobby saw. Sand off the tabs, fuzzies and any undesirable toolmarks. (fig. 3a, 3b)

STEP 4 - Cut and Glue Cracker Holder PanelsUse your table saw to cut the cracker panels from 0.375 "-thick stock. See pg. 1 for dimensions. (fig. 4a)

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Separate parts from the board

Sand off tabs, fuzzies and toolmarks

fig. 4a

Cut the cracker panels using your table saw

International Cheese Board!

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STEP 4 - Cut and Glue Cracker Holder PanelsGlue the panels and triangular blocks together. The blocks are glued inside the angle of the panels and flush with the panel ends.

Apply the finish of your choice. Leave areas of the V-carve and the tile bare for glue-up later. Here’s what I used for the sample Cheese Board made from Select Pine: (fig. 5a, 5b, 5c)

• Applied one coat thinned Bulls Eye SealCoat (50/50 SealCoat and denatured alcohol)• Sanded when dry• Applied Rust-Oleum Wheat stain to board (left the cracker holder natural)• Several light coats Krylon Clear Acrylic spray after masking off glue areas

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STEP 5 - Apply Finish

STEP 6 - Final AssemblyRemove masking and glue the tile into the large pocket using epoxy. Weigh down until the epoxy sets. (fig. 6a)

Glue the cracker holder into the v-groove using wood glue or epoxy. (fig. 6b)

In ConclusionApply four self-stick bumper pads to the underside for surface protection to complete the project. I hope you enjoyed making your International Cheese Board! Happy Carving!

Michael Tyler

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fig. 4b

Glue the panels and triangular blocks together. Allow to dry.

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International Cheese Board!

Applied thinned SealCoat. Sanded when dry.

Applied Rust-Oleum Wheat stain, while avoiding glue-up areas

fig. 5c

Applied clearcoats after masking off glue-up areas

fig. 6a

Epoxy the tile into the pocket and weigh down until set

fig. 6b

Glue the cracker holder into the v-groove

• 3M Radial Bristle Discs from mcmaster.com or amazon.com(stack 3 discs at a time on your rotary tool mandrel) 80-grit: part # 4494A19 220-grit: part # 4494A18


Materials Source Page

• Zinsser Bulls Eye SealCoat (same as 100% de-waxed shellac) and Denatured Alcohol• Rust-Oleum Wheat Stain• Faux Marble Ceramic Tile• Clear self-stick bumper pads

Items Purchased at Home Depot™ or Lowes™

Krylon Clear Glossfrom WalMart

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IMPORTANT: Before outputting any toolpaths you should carefully check all part sizes and the material setup to make sure they are appropriate for your actual setup.You should also check and re-calculate all toolpaths with safe and appropriate settings for your material, CNC machine and tooling.

Terms of Use: This Project and artwork is provided on the understanding that it will only be used with Vectric software programs. You may use the designs to carve parts for sale but the Files and/or Vectors, Components or Toolpaths within them (or any derivatives) may not be converted to other formats, sold to, or shared with anyone else. Copyright 2017 - Vectric Ltd.

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