I am a machinist making parts for industries such as the steel, medical and food industries. I work with steel, plastics, brass and aluminum at work. But wood is my true passion.
I have software that can take a regular picture and make a 3D solid out of it. Then I plan on making a one of a kind lighted picture engraved in Lexan (kind of like Plexiglas) out of it for my customers. I have one almost finished for my son’s wedding and would be glad to post a picture of it when it is finished if you would be interested in seeing it.
As far as replacing the art and talent of hand crafted scroll saw projects I don’t believe that CNC machines will ever be able to do it. I have worked with end mills as small as .005 inch in aluminum and steel and it just takes too long and breaks too many end mills to be truly productive. I can put so much more detail in my fret work with my scroll saw with a fine blade and it is much more gratifying.
Scroll on my friend you cannot be replaced by a machine.