Progress for today was that I went to the library and learned how to use the VCarve software that will be used to create the toolpath to cut the pieces out of the 2x4 boards. I can add text as well, so you know I will be doing that!

VCarve is pretty intuitive, took about 10 minutes to learn.

I also picked up a damaged 10' 2x4 at Home Depot that was 70% off because it was warped. They paint the end with purple to show that it's the 70% off. The cashier was unable to scan the bar code, so she just told me to take it. They had even cut it to 2' lengths for me.

I should be cutting soon.