Introduction with a Father’s Day Project

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Hey all, thought I would I introduce myself as my AVID 5x10 gets delivered tomorrow!!

I like to woodwork and I’ve had my Shapeoko 4 Pro for almost 4 1/2 years now, and absolutely love making CNC projects. The 5x10 is a huge upgrade and I wanted to give a shout out to the Avid team for squaring me away and shipping it so fast! Thank you so much.

For the last project on my belt driven machine :joy: and sunset it, Father’s Day weekend I decided to make some gun grips for my 1911.

I modeled 3 different versions: classic, solid honeycomb texture, and a Vcarve inlayed contrasting honeycomb texture, all with matching profiles.

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Version 1: Big Leaf Maple
Version 2: Ziricote
Version 3: Ziricote and Quilted Maple

I still have some finishing as these are off the machine.

I’m excited to see what my new AVID can do! Day 1 starts tomorrow.

Cheers :clinking_beer_mugs:
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Those look fantastic, man! You’re going to love the Avid. It’s whole 'nuther critter. As you’re a Fusion 360 user, you’re going to fit right in.

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Those look awesome. I have birdseye maple grips on mine which I don’t really like. I’ve been wanting to make some new ones for a few years now, just haven’t gotten around too it.

I really like the honeycome idea.

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Yeah, those look awesome! Welcome to the gang!

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Thanks!

I had a nice surprise waiting in my drive way :nerd_face:

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Time to get to work :flexed_biceps:

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