I power carved a huge sign out of white oak and walnut and laser cut the logos and text. I used various #woodworking machines to accomplish this look. I first milled up the wood by using a jointer ...

That makes it perfect for laser cutting, as each of the 20 faces can be cut from flat stock. After the faces are cut (and marked with the laser cutter), they can be assembled with 3D-printed ...

But new tools bring new challenges and new opportunities in joinery, like this interesting “hammer joint” that can be made with a laser cutter ... although wood seems to be the best application.