Script Carving

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ken whiklo
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Script Carving

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I have been unsuccessful in carving anything other than larger signs in script. The sign I tried to carve now is 8" W x 3.5 H.
No matter what I try. Different speeds, feeds, depths the sign comes out "hairy" if you know what I mean. Tried various 60' bits, different material from plywood to solid. Doesn't matter. I have been successful in carving a larger sign with 1/8" end mill but when you shrink the sign down the gaps are too small for the tool. It appears that the v bit tears the surface on first pass and yes the bits are sharp. First one I used was brand new.
Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Re: Script Carving

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You need to specify the exact bits you are using, and the exact type of wood, and a picture would also help.

There are lots of different woods, and some carve much better than others.
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Re: Script Carving

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The .crv file itself would probably yield the most results.
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ken whiklo
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Re: Script Carving

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I have tried thin plywood not sure of the wood, I assume spruce. Veneer maple plywood. Poplar.

Maybe I am trying to do something impossible. I was able to cut this out fairly good with a 1/16" endmill using profile toolpath.
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Re: Script Carving

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Spruce and poplar are both soft woods, which can be fuzzy when cut. And plywood often have poplar or other softwood cores, so you can get the same issues.
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