Yellowstone Topographic Map:
My family and I went to Yellowstone over the summer and I have been interested in creating Topo maps out of wood after finding Noah Lorang’s articles on Make Magazine. After looking up what these cost to purchase finished I was also determined to make my own. It was a long process of learning but I was able to get everything figured out. Big props to EstlCam to be able to handle high triangle count STL files. Without that program I wouldn’t be able to get anything done in the resolution I wanted.
If any questions let me know.
If you are interested one of the best sites to get topo data from is http://touchterrain.geol.iastate.edu/ - if you have any questions about getting data email those guys. They are so helpful and great to work with.
Material: Maple
Dimensions: 8″L x 8″ W x 0.6" H
Finish: Satin Finish shellac for mine and then glossy shellac for the Christmas gifts
Bit Used:
- 1/8″ 45 Deg V-Bit from the V1 Store
- 1/4" 2-Flute End Mill for Roughing
- 1/8" Ball nose for finish
- 1/8" 2-Flute End Mill for Outline
Machining Time: 6 hours total - 45 mins for roughing / 4 hours for finishing / 15 mins for text / 1 hour for outline
