This is decoration is a road map of Athens, Georgia. The main Roads are laser cut into the wood. There are 3/4" nails hammered into each intersection. The wire represents the roads.

Supplies

3/4" Nails

10/16" Thick Wood Board of Choice (Can Be Thicker)

Metal Wire

Hammer

2 small screws

Drill

Laser Cutter

Jigsaw

Band saw

Sand Paper

Step 1: CAD/Sketch Design

Use a reference photo of a map of Athens. Use it to Cad Lines over each of the main roads as well as to cut the shape of Athens out.

Step 2: Measure Wood and Cut

Measure out Rectangle approximately the size you would like the decoration. Use a jigsaw to cut out the rectangle.

Step 3: Laser Cut Design Into Wood

Upload an file that includes the sketch lines into the program you run your laser cutter on. (optional: In the program put "Athens" in one of the spaces).

Step 4: Cut Out Shape

First use a Jigsaw to cut most of the access off.

Then use a band saw to get more exact lines closer to the shape

Finally Sand down the edges, make sure the edges are smooth.

Step 5: Hammer Nails

Hammer in 3/4" Nails at each intersection where roads meet, but make sure not to hammer through the board.

Step 6: Connect Intersections With Wire

Connect each intersection with wire over the road lines. Each wire represents a main road. Start by twisting one end to a nail, then pull the wire coil to the next nail, twist then cut. PLIERS ARE RECOMMENDED.