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by kaetamer
Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to create this “teardrop” molding
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: How to create this “teardrop” molding

Well, this turned out to be a most enjoyable learning experience. Thank you to TReischl for the primer on gadrooning, dealguy11 for the example and description of how such a carving can be created, and to SteveNelson46 for his second example and very clear/concise video explaining the nuts and bolts...
by kaetamer
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to create this “teardrop” molding
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: How to create this “teardrop” molding

Thanks for looking.
by kaetamer
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to create this “teardrop” molding
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: How to create this “teardrop” molding

dealguy11,
Thank you for the model, exactly what I'm looking for. I can definitely make it work, and I know I shouldn't ask, but I'm desperate enough I will - can you save it as a V10.5 model? I'm acutely aware of "beggars can't be choosers" but your model solves my dilemma.

Thanks,
kaetamer
by kaetamer
Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to create this “teardrop” molding
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

Re: How to create this “teardrop” molding

That’s a place to start - gadrooning - I’ll get looking some more - thanks!
by kaetamer
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to create this “teardrop” molding
Replies: 13
Views: 2946

How to create this “teardrop” molding

Hi everyone, I’ve been tasked with reproducing this molding which is the edge of a circular table - apparently this piece broke off and consequently needs to be reproduced - I’ve looked everywhere for a 3d model I can manipulate to size - anyone know what it’s called to narrow my search or have a 3d...
by kaetamer
Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Laser Etching on a 3D surface
Replies: 11
Views: 6024

Re: Laser Etching on a 3D surface

May I ask for a clarification? Adrian’s option of using “Project onto 3d Model” seems to utilize a 2d object (line with X,Y values) onto a 3d model, whereas martindg’s approach sounds like he is utilizing a 3d object (line with X,Y,Z values) and a modified pp (a ‘normal’ laser pp which incorporates ...
by kaetamer
Sat May 30, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Project you're proudest of ???
Replies: 23
Views: 6035

Re: Project you're proudest of ???

highpockets wrote:
Sat May 30, 2020 1:01 am
Use to be round.... :lol:
M*A*S*H - "Dear Mildred"
by kaetamer
Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Another inlayed medallion
Replies: 3
Views: 2092

Re: Another inlayed medallion

Blue mahoe.
by kaetamer
Thu May 30, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Source for paint mask
Replies: 19
Views: 6597

Re: Source for paint mask

You guys are the best! Lots of good advice . Thanks to all.
by kaetamer
Wed May 29, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Source for paint mask
Replies: 19
Views: 6597

Re: Source for paint mask

Might someone post a tutorial on its use? Prepping wood for adequate adhesion, bits to use (or avoid), type of paint/colorant to use (or avoid), etc.
Thanks for your help.
by kaetamer
Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 3D Cutting and Laser Enhancement
Replies: 15
Views: 13451

Re: 3D Cutting and Laser Enhancement

Very interesting effect - though are you sure your laser has a 6" focal length? Clearly *some* height variance doesn't matter - the pieces demonstrate that. Are you saying you could achieve the same crisp line with 2-3" (or more) of height variance?
Thanks.
by kaetamer
Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Laser, Aspire, Mach 3 and a diy CNC
Replies: 15
Views: 10310

Re: Laser, Aspire, Mach 3 and a diy CNC

I configured the M10/11 commands as per JTech and I can manually toggle the laser on/off with "Spindle CW F5" command under Spindle Speed in Mach3.
by kaetamer
Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Laser, Aspire, Mach 3 and a diy CNC
Replies: 15
Views: 10310

Re: Laser, Aspire, Mach 3 and a diy CNC

Have a look here https://jtechphotonics.com/?p=3851
and here
https://jtechphotonics.com/?page_id=1436
for connection and control options. The M10/M11 feature is very useful.
Good luck.
by kaetamer
Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Tapered ball mill
Replies: 20
Views: 12953

Re: Tapered ball mill

martin54 - I did, in fact, find a setting error which significantly increased cutting times w/the TBN. Once corrected, cutting times are comparable to SBN. ger21 - I was aware of possibly omitting the roughing pass but some of my carvings are quite deep - not sure I'd want to push the bit to nearly ...
by kaetamer
Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:36 am
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Tapered ball mill
Replies: 20
Views: 12953

Re: Tapered ball mill

Thanks LGM and scottp55 for your help.