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\"Hardwoods<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Love The Expanded Selection Of Maple, Oak And Walnut Just Added To The USA Catalog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we introduced\nhardwoods<\/a> to the USA catalog<\/a> back in\nAugust 2018, we got great feedback. You loved them! Having the P1 size was a great\nplace to start for smaller products such as electronics\nproject boxes<\/a> and jewelry<\/a>, but not\nhaving any larger dimensions was a bit of a bummer and cramped some of that\nmaking style for grand designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problem solved. With the introduction of 24\u201d x 12\u201d sheets in the original 1\/8\u201d thickness as well as a new 1\/4\u201d thickness for all three hardwoods\u2014maple, red oak and walnut\u2014you can start dreaming big for that next laser cutter<\/a> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hardwoods For Electronics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To find out how the new 1\/4\u201d hardwoods look with real products, we got to designing one of our favorite engineering projects<\/a>: Speakers! We cranked them up to 11 and here\u2019s the result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This example in red oak has laser cut holes on the front and a pattern vector line engraved on the top. Note how the edges of the red oak darkens upon cutting, give it a substantial \u201coutline\u201d on the perimeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who says the holes on the front panel must be in a square grid? Break all the rules and create a design that speaks to you. We chose a heart for this example in maple. Makes our heart beat faster, babe, kinda like a big bass drum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Not all speaker designs are 100% laser cut cubes. Sometimes all you need is a decorative panel to complete the look, such as the ones Aleksey Bochkovsky used to transform vintage suitcases into custom boomboxes<\/a>. Here\u2019s an example in red oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To get a sense of what the speaker boxes look\nlike pre-assembly, check out this flat-lay using walnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a close-up of the front panel. Not only does this example have the traditional holes, but it also includes a line-engraved design for additional interest. Inside the square you can see the area engraving has less contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hardwoods For Signage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hardwood is popular for signage because of how\ndurable it is. The new thicker version is more substantial looking (making it\nmore appealing than the thinner sheet), and the availability of larger sheets\nmeans you can make an even bigger statement when hanging your shingle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This example in maple shows how area engraving\nlooks with a script typestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For comparison, here\u2019s the same design in maple. Notice not only the difference in grain patterns but also the lighter color of wood and the golden hue of the area engraving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This walnut example shows the deep, natural color of this grain combined with a laser-engraved, sans-serif typestyle in two thicknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Now Available: Larger Maple, Oak And Walnut Sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unique, durable and beautiful products are made\nwith hardwood. Because of the natural grain patterns, no two hardwoods will be\nthe same. The result: gorgeous, one-of-a-kind products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A light-colored wood, maple has a natural whitish cream color that laser engraves<\/a> to a warm golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If Maple Hardwood has you wanting make up a flurry of fantastic designs, find all the details here<\/a> or snatch up a sample here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oak is one of the most popular woods, and\nrightfully so. The light-to-medium finish looks beautiful on its own or it can\nbe stained for more customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you think Red Oak is rad, read all about what makes it special here<\/a> and get a sample here<\/a> to see it for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to tap into the pure beauty of\nwood, walnut is the way to go. It\u2019s unique in that it is one of the only woods\nthat\u2019s naturally rich, deep chocolate brown without any stain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hardwoods<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you see Walnut in your wildest making dreams, learn more about it here<\/a> and pick up a sample here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maker\nTips:<\/strong> The natural grain of wood is beautiful, but being so natural we\nrecommend using both line and area engraving to ensure whatever is engraved has\ngood visibility and stands out. Grain will vary more on these materials than\nany of other woods in the materials catalog because they haven’t been as\nprocessed, so you\u2019ll want to design accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, since hardwood is a natural\nmaterial, it can be prone to warping. If your design can fit on the smaller\nsheet size, use that option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does warping matter? It makes cuts less precise because the laser looses focus. The cut line (kerf) will be thicker and more burnt on warped materials. Check out this post<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Will You Laser Cut With New Hardwoods?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the larger sheets of thicker hardwood added to the USA materials lineup, what will you make? Will you try your hand at electronics enclosure or signage like we did, or will you branch out into something else? Jump into Adobe Illustrator<\/a> or Inkscape<\/a> and turn your inspiration into tangible ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to sell your products, be sure to get this Guide To Designing, Making & Selling Laser Cut Products<\/a> so you create with confidence. Whatever you decide to make, share your ideas in the comments below. We\u2019d love to hear about it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ll Love The Expanded Selection Of Maple, Oak And Walnut Just Added To The USA Catalog<\/p>\n

When we introduced
\nhardwoods to the USA catalog back in
\nAugust 2018, we got great feedback. You loved them! Having the P1 size was a great
\nplace to start for smaller products such as electronics
\nproject boxes and jewelry, but not
\nhaving any larger dimensions was a bit of a bummer and cramped some of that
\nmaking style for grand designs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5854,5796],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-materials","category-design-ideas"],"yoast_head":"\nMake Some Noise For Larger Hardwood Materials<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With larger and thicker sheets, you\u2019ll love the expanded selection of maple, oak and walnut hardwoods just added to the USA catalog.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/larger-hardwoods-new-materials-usa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta 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