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by scottp55
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Oh well. Another box.
Replies: 18
Views: 717

Re: Oh well. Another box.

THAT box impresses me as much as 2014(?) match box you made with (JUST:) your Tailmaker dovetails!! :) WELL done G. !! Reminds me of your experimenting with Fingermaker and the first box I made(and then molten beeswaxed to see if waterproof:) . Tailmaker 2.jpg The scale thing reminds me of my Dad sa...
by scottp55
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Oh well. Another box.
Replies: 18
Views: 717

Re: Oh well. Another box.

"But for now I enjoy making pretty boxes..."

After a day without power, and two without phone/internet....It was a PLEASURE seeing this first thing!!! :)
Stunning functional art G.!!!

Thanks for the procedure as well!!

scott
by scottp55
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Demon-Proof Box
Replies: 10
Views: 821

Re: Demon-Proof Box

Thanks Tailmaker:) For those wondering what we're referencing, it was in a rotary 3D thread; https://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=43310&p=314055#p314055 about a Cobra head; Tailmaker COBRA.jpg I LIKED the small size:), and the detail, and wondered what he was making. :) A handle for a cook...
by scottp55
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Fill or not
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: Fill or not

IF leaving natural like your Dragon board;

My opinion is "Not":)
(although I would remove material likely to fall out,or break off in 10 years...NICE:)
scott
by scottp55
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Dragon Chess Board
Replies: 9
Views: 673

Re: Dragon Chess Board

Wow!
I bet it physically Hurts to "Rub them the wrong way" Ron!! :)
(Love the scales and teeth,smooth sweeps on the corners are Nice! )

Another wonderful piece Ron!:)
scott
by scottp55
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Demon-Proof Box
Replies: 10
Views: 821

Re: Demon-Proof Box

Oh well... Just your average everyday totally unique,over the top box G. :) And here I was by the title, expecting a motion activated/actuated 6 hooded flared cobra box that would rip your hand off:) LIKE the inlay!! 'Tain't to shabby otherwise neither G. !! :) NICE to see such a modern method of ap...
by scottp55
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: More epoxy
Replies: 14
Views: 740

Re: More epoxy

Hey Steve, Give me 24 hours notice to drive the dust bunnies out and you're welcome.:) Best time of year here! And Red's is a tradition to some(although The Clam Shack in the 'Port won the food wars for lobster roll:) ( 1 lobster to 1 roll is the ONLY way:) 1280px-RedsEatsWiscasset.JPG https://en.wi...
by scottp55
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Aluminium Triumph Badge
Replies: 17
Views: 773

Re: Aluminium Triumph Badge

NICE job Dave!!
A bit more than a dight better than aluminium scrap! :)
scott
by scottp55
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: More epoxy
Replies: 14
Views: 740

Re: More epoxy

:) If you've got some time when you're next in this part of the woods Steve, go 23 miles South maybe and stop in my Tiny shop if you want? 3.16.2024 SHOP.jpg Lobster is just as good at Cape Porpoise pier! :) (Red tables middle of left side...at sunset it's AWESOME...even has Goat Island Lighthouse:)...
by scottp55
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Resize STL model
Replies: 8
Views: 519

Re: Resize STL model

GOOD to know Adrian!
Thanks!
scott
by scottp55
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: More epoxy
Replies: 14
Views: 740

Re: More epoxy

Great work!!
Love the Portland Head Light from the South especially :)
scott
by scottp55
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Why would we want to make dovetails
Replies: 17
Views: 1587

Re: Why would we want to make dovetails

Sorry Wayne...I can't resist. :) That must have been AFTER designing his son's house :) Paraphrased story goes that as a wedding present to his son, he offered to design his house for him. Son agreed with ONE stipulation; "OK Dad, but NO right angles!!!!" :) :) :) (Lots of ovals was OK:) scott (I LO...
by scottp55
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Two Kids Fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 458

Re: Two Kids Fishing

Ha.
I can Still remember my Gramp saying;
"Scott...You will NEVER meet a mama bear with cubs in a GOOD mood!!"

Besides that...I LIKE it! :)
scott
by scottp55
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Selecting v-bit for a Finish Machining Toolpath
Replies: 6
Views: 527

Re: Selecting v-bit for a Finish Machining Toolpath

Thanks Jim and Dave! :) And you JB :) Glad you got the machine sorted out! Here's a recent thread with good basic tips on 3D; [url][https://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=43276/url] Be glad you're getting into VCP now, I had to use an early version of Cut3D that ONLY had BNs, and I had to Cr...
by scottp55
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Selecting v-bit for a Finish Machining Toolpath
Replies: 6
Views: 527

Re: Selecting v-bit for a Finish Machining Toolpath

I use an 30 degree engraving bit with a .005" flat all the time as a last 3D Finish pass if the details I want warrant it. Remember, an engraving bit is using the side angle. Stepover is a percentage of the flat, NOT the diameter. TRUST the preview to see if the difference in time is worth it. (sequ...