Using A CNC Router And Laser To Make A Step Stool

I needed to create a simple step stool for my grandmother so she could reach the top kitchen cabinets. As my family ages we grow shorter so we have many stools in our homes.  I thought I’d take this stool to the next level by adding some personal touches.  The first step was taking two 2x6 boards and gluing them together.  After taking them out of the clamps, I placed it on the CNC and routed out the letters to her name.  I went about 1/4 depth using the #46415-k ¼ down cut bit.  After it was cut out I mixed up some total boat epoxy with black diamond pigments cobalt blue and filled in the letters.  Once dry, the top was run through the planer so the top was smooth and crisp.

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