Flag Union (Stars)
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Flag Union (Stars)
Does anyone have a 50 star union for a US flag?
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
Website might be useful www.usflag.org/images/specflag.gif. The site will provide you with the formula not only the union but also, the stripes. Hope this helps.
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
Thanks for the info. Does help in creating a union, but I was looking for
a .dxf (or similar) file of a complete union that I can import into VCarve.
a .dxf (or similar) file of a complete union that I can import into VCarve.
Re: Flag Union (Stars)
It is easy enough to draw. I used Aspire. But here's a DXF file.
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
This is just what I was looking for. Thank you.
Now, if you don't mind another question.
When I imported and ran the file, the stars came out raised, I need them to be
engraved. I tried Profile, V-Carve, Pocket and Inlay and all produced raised stars.
I know I'm missing something, somewhere, but can't figure out where.
Using VCarve Desktop v.9.507
Now, if you don't mind another question.
When I imported and ran the file, the stars came out raised, I need them to be
engraved. I tried Profile, V-Carve, Pocket and Inlay and all produced raised stars.
I know I'm missing something, somewhere, but can't figure out where.
Using VCarve Desktop v.9.507
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
Only select the stars for the v-carve path?pd417 wrote:I tried Profile, V-Carve, Pocket and Inlay and all produced raised stars.
Steven
Re: Flag Union (Stars)
Instead of using the V-carve/Engraving toolpath, use the 2D Profile Toolpath and Select "ON'. That way it will cut 'on' the vector instead of engraving between the vectors.Now, if you don't mind another question.
When I imported and ran the file, the stars came out raised, I need them to be
engraved. I tried Profile, V-Carve, Pocket and Inlay and all produced raised stars.
I know I'm missing something, somewhere, but can't figure out where.
Gary
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
I suspect you selected the stars and a border around the stars for your toolpath. This will result in raised stars. Do not select the border for your toolpath.
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
If you want to do an American flag inlay would you still do a vcarve on the line with the stars?
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
A little different design on the flag. Every other stripe is v-carved along with the stars. Useful if you want to paint them.
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Re: Flag Union (Stars)
Thank you all for the help, much appreciated.
Combining everyone's advice, I was finally able to create engraved stars.
Combining everyone's advice, I was finally able to create engraved stars.