First Maslow Project: Pentaflake Tabletop

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Created the SVG file in Inkscape. Converted to .nc file using Easel. Added a lead-out to the gcode by using a regex in Atom (code editor). Cut the pattern into 3/4" plywood using the Maslow. Cut the circle using a router on a jig. Painted the inside of each cutout with epoxy resin to make a seal. Filled the cutouts with colored epoxy resin using condiment dispensers. Added some edge banding to hide the plywood edge. Sanded smooth, and put three layers of varnish on.

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Looks great how did you come up with that design?

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I discovered this pattern messing around in AutoCad in the late 80’s. Later, I found out that it’s a well known fractal pattern: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-flake#Pentaflake.

Besides that, I like to read popular books on science and math, I find a lot of inspiration in them.

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Impressive. Looks pro quality. Well done.

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