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This handsome timber dartboard cabinet was made using a CNC router to engrave a logo.
The project
I caught up with an old workmate I hadn't seen for a few years. I showed him some pics on my phone of some of my woodwork and CNC projects and he asked if I could make a Sons of Anarchy dartboard cabinet.
I had some single-bed headboards that I picked up cheap at an auction and the slats were the ideal width for the cabinet enclosure.
I trimmed them to size on the table saw then used a dado-blade stack to cut in a rebate for the 5mm MDF backing board and a basic locking joint for the sides, top and bottom.
I had some cork tiles laying around and trimmed them to size to cover the backboard.
I went online and found a suitable image for the front door. I copied it into the CNC software program then manipulated the size to suit.
The router did a rough cutout of the bulk using a 3mm straight bit, then I changed a 90-degree engraving bit for the detailed work.
I was unsure whether to paint the carved letters and design black or just clear-coat the whole thing. Not being overly masterful with a paint brush I decided on the latter.
Then it was just a matter of finishing everything off.
I cut some white aluminum composite to use as a whiteboard scorecard and made a small shelf under it for the whiteboard markers.
I added a small piece of board at the bottom of the cabinet to create a tray area for darts and accessories. I used some brass piano hinges to hang the door then added a magnet closer and a brass pull knob (not shown).
Several coats of wipe-on poly and the project was finished.
It was a fun project made more enjoyable by the fact that I had all the materials on hand. The only expenditure was $3.95 for the dartboard mounting bracket and spacers.
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