In this video, Emmett from @stevestoncreative gives an overview of how to design and fabricate a custom LED Neon sign using the Onefinity Elite Foreman CNC router.
Check out Onefinity CNC:
https://www.onefinitycnc.com/?ref=SC
Products used in the this video:
(Amazon Canada Affiliate Links - Amazon US Affiliate Links are further down):
CAN - 5m of Red LED Neon (1cm cut length): https://amzn.to/422KTwt
CAN - Special silicone glue (Option 1 - Guo Elephant): https://amzn.to/3Ps3SJi
CAN - Special silicone glue (Option 2 - Viomis): https://amzn.to/3PxMDWQ
CAN - Clear cast acrylic sheet (36” wide x 24” tall): https://amzn.to/406vdpf
CAN - Pipe cutters (for cutting LED Neon): https://amzn.to/427ZE0R
CAN - Weller digital soldering iron: https://amzn.to/4gK3aTS
CAN - Lead free solder wire: https://amzn.to/427pfag
CAN - Soldering Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/4jajejm
CAN - 24 gauge speaker wire: https://amzn.to/3PugP5p
CAN - 12V LED remote control dimmer: https://amzn.to/4abqJSY
CAN - 12V in-line dimmer: https://amzn.to/3CaJGIL
CAN - Male/Female DC Jacks (5.5mm x 2.5mm): https://amzn.to/3DLa10K
CAN - Self adjusting wire strippers: https://amzn.to/4j8TR1i
CAN - Wire strippers and cutters: https://amzn.to/4agbCrA
CAN - Precision tweezer set (10 piece): https://amzn.to/4fP69sO
CAN - Helping hands soldering tool: https://amzn.to/4aff8lN
CAN - Spring clamps (10 piece set): https://amzn.to/4aff8lN
CAN - LED Neon power supply (12V, 6amp output): https://amzn.to/4ahYstZ
CAN - Olfa 18mm Heavy Duty Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/407goD4
CAN - Olfa 18mm snap-off replacement blades: https://amzn.to/40am4vX
CAN - XFasten “Woodworking” double-sided tape: https://amzn.to/425HjSl
(Amazon USA Affiliate Links - Amazon Canada Affiliate Links are above):
USA - 5m of LED neon (1cm cut length): https://amzn.to/3BUGxwV
USA - Special silicone glue (Option 1 - Alecpea): https://amzn.to/4hb0Hl7
USA - Special silicone glue (Option 2 - Viomis): https://amzn.to/3BUHBkn
USA - Clear cast acrylic sheet (20” wide x 16” tall): https://amzn.to/40w2FqE
USA - Pipe cutters (for cutting LED Neon): https://amzn.to/40tp8o9
USA - Weller digital soldering iron and brass tip cleaner: https://amzn.to/40g3TFi
USA - Lead free solder wire: https://amzn.to/3PSJYrj
USA - Self adjusting wire strippers: https://amzn.to/3PAKFVX
USA - Wire strippers and cutters: https://amzn.to/3Wi1JUh
USA - Precision tweezer set (10 piece): https://amzn.to/40tQGtJ
USA - Helping hands soldering tool: https://amzn.to/40vS13o
USA - Spring clamps (10 piece set): https://amzn.to/42aHLhV
USA - LED Neon power supply (12V, 10amp output): https://amzn.to/3C3nb8M
USA - LED Neon power supply (12V, 6amp output): https://amzn.to/4fXglzA
USA - Olfa 18mm Heavy Duty Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/40sqIqz
USA - Olfa 18mm snap-off replacement blades: https://amzn.to/40ctzCD
USA - Soldering Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/3WiP43p
USA - 24 gauge speaker wire: https://amzn.to/40byioe
USA - 12V LED remote control dimmer: https://amzn.to/40eD2JD
USA - 12V in-line dimmer: https://amzn.to/3Wk1lVl
USA - Male/Female DC Jacks (5.5mm x 2.5mm): https://amzn.to/3C7dUMO
USA - XFasten “Woodworking” double-sided tape: https://amzn.to/40co075
CNC Router bits used in this video (Bits and Bits Company):
- 1/4" diameter Astra HP coated spiral "O" flute: https://bitsbits.com/product/425-up250/
- 1/8" diameter Astra HP coated spiral "O" flute: https://bitsbits.com/product/425-up125/
- 14" shank diamond drag bit: https://bitsbits.com/product/250-cncdrag/
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 What is LED Neon?
2:56 Components of a LED Neon sign
5:01 Design software
6:10 Fabrication software
7:25 Sign backer options
8:52 CNC router bits
11:50 Maker sign fabrication on CNC
17:40 Tools and materials needed
19:28 Adding the LED Neon to the backer
23:30 Outro
Steveston Creative is a custom lighting studio based in Victoria, BC the specializes in premium-quality custom LED Neon art and signage for businesses, weddings, events, interiors, and home decor.
Connect with us and see examples of your work on our socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevestoncreative/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevestoncreative
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevestoncreative
Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/StevestonCreative/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestoncreative
Emmett and Hannah
@stevestoncreative