Tombstones II

I have used 2 of the 3 bits that came with my attachment...don't know the name or number of the bits. Look like a drill bit with a little less twist toward the tip.

I carve in 1" (white Styrofoam) and 2" foam (blue and pink). I set the router to cut 1/2" deep. I print out the epitaphs using Microsoft Word and a font size between 200 and 350 depending upon the size of the stone and number of words, letters needed. Word does not have these font sizes listed in the drop down menu, but you can just enter them in the font size box one you select it.

I tape the paper to the foam with a few small pieces of masking tape and then just carve right thru the paper and foam. I've found it best to cut any "internal" parts of the letter first....when butting and "o" (or "a", "e", etc.) cut the section around the middle first. Be careful as a ball of melted foam forms around the tip of the blade and cuts a wider path than you see on the foam surface. With letters like a small "a" and "e" this can cause the "center" you want to stay fall out if not careful.