One of the features in Cut3D that I really enjoy is the ability to make a relief carving that is larger in height then my CNC and bits could cut.
That is using the “slice” option.
The ‘Fox Head’ relief from 3D Relief Club, looked like a good file, as there were no undercuts, plus using the “slice” option, I could get a close to life like model.
The wood is 1.5” oak, which allowed for a 3” finished model.
Also, using VCarve Pro, I was able to load both slice objects, and place them within the stock, also combine both object tool paths into a single ShopBot cut file.
The rough pass was cut with a ¼” end mill.
The finish pass was cut with a 1/8” ball conical bit.
Total cut time was 3.5 hours.
A fun project, with great results.
Thanks Guys !!
Paul N
Sliced Fox !!
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Hi Paul, great looking fox. I am not familiar with 3d relief club. Any information you could give me on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Norm
Re: Sliced Fox !!
Wow! Nice work. I am interested in learninghow to use slice can you give me any hints?
Thanks,
Will
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Re: Sliced Fox !!
Hi Will,
Welcome to the forum!
There is a video on slicing at the following link. It should be a good starting point. Just scroll down the page and you will find it.
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/ ... orials.htm
Tim
Welcome to the forum!
There is a video on slicing at the following link. It should be a good starting point. Just scroll down the page and you will find it.
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/ ... orials.htm
Tim
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Re: Sliced Fox !!
Hey Will....
(( thanks for helping out Tim ))
Will, I think the video will answer most of your questions, if not
please post another here...
Only other thing I could say right now, is to start out with something
rather simple, till you get the feel....
One last thing... If your thinking about a large project, make your slice
a thick as possible, as a bunch of thin slices get a bit much to deal with...
Welcome to the 'family'...
Paul N
(( thanks for helping out Tim ))
Will, I think the video will answer most of your questions, if not
please post another here...
Only other thing I could say right now, is to start out with something
rather simple, till you get the feel....
One last thing... If your thinking about a large project, make your slice
a thick as possible, as a bunch of thin slices get a bit much to deal with...
Welcome to the 'family'...
Paul N