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- Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:24 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: I already know the answer to this question, but I'll ask it
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7171
Re: I already know the answer to this question, but I'll ask
I use a MacBook, thank you. I divided my hard drive and run windows 10 in bootcamp. My mac is more expensive, but I've never had one issue with windows on it, works better than any Dell I've had (don't get me started) Inches. mm are for guys who wear the sweaters tied around their shoulders. Confusi...
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: ID wood
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5831
Re: ID wood
I'm 98% meranti on this.
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:57 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: VCarve on Macbook
- Replies: 8
- Views: 23252
Re: VCarve on Macbook
I use bootcamp, much better.
I bought a top of the line Dell, which died after a year, so now I run windows on a mac.
Go figure.
I bought a top of the line Dell, which died after a year, so now I run windows on a mac.
Go figure.
- Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: 5 hp or 10 hp spindle?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9776
Re: 5 hp or 10 hp spindle?
I have had both. I started with a 5HP HSD on a 4x8 FMT, then upgraded to an 11HP HSD on my 5x10 FMT. We cut solid hardwoods and plywoods. I was once told that it wouldn't be much difference for my usage and was advised to go with the 5HP. I now see a big difference, the 11HP cuts so much better. Edg...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:26 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Laguna Swift Router
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9973
Re: Laguna Swift Router
Assembled in the USA then :) I agree, good parts come from all over the world, is there even an American made spindle? Not sure on that. As Leo said the CS is what will really matter in the end. My suggestion to go with a machine assemble in the US is primarily based on this, especially at this pric...
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:34 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Laguna Swift Router
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9973
Re: Laguna Swift Router
I've heard not great things about them from a few different people, sorry. Machine issues and poor customer service. Basically, a lot of their machines are re branded. They are made in China or Taiwan, which doesn't necessarily mean poorly (I have a planer/sander made in Taiwan that is freakin aweso...
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:21 am
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: Shopbot Buddy or CAMaster Stinger1??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19128
Re: Shopbot Buddy or CAMaster Stinger1??
I would always go with a fixed table design. More accurate and better fixturing options.
Can always make a vacuum hold down too.
Can always make a vacuum hold down too.
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:38 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Is this possible in Aspire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3616
Re: Is this possible in Aspire
Can also send 3dm, obj or stl
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:36 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Is this possible in Aspire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3616
Is this possible in Aspire
Hi,
Got an interesting project, a sculpted wall broken into 40 pieces of 8/4 walnut. All pieces are different and 2 sided machining is needed.
I want to mill the material to thickness before cncing and only do the ramps with 3d the profile in 2d.
File attached - any ideas would be wonderful.
Got an interesting project, a sculpted wall broken into 40 pieces of 8/4 walnut. All pieces are different and 2 sided machining is needed.
I want to mill the material to thickness before cncing and only do the ramps with 3d the profile in 2d.
File attached - any ideas would be wonderful.
- Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:04 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Pocketing Lead in and out
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2701
Pocketing Lead in and out
I have a project where a client wants pocketed handles 1" high x 5" wide - .375" deep in .75" Maple. he wants the inside of the pocket angled for grip. My idea is to use a dovetail bit after cleaning out the pocket first. So I choose pocket - offset - single pass. This plunges in the center, will gi...
- Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:02 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: File Folder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4228
Re: File Folder
Thanks, I think. I asked a lazy question. When I save files, or look for existing, it defaults to my documents. I keep all my files on onedrive, so I can post to my cnc from anywhere. Just wondering how to make that folder my default. I'm a mac guy, just use PC for vcarve pro and cabinet making soft...
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:20 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: File Folder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4228
File Folder
How do I choose which folder to save files in?
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:50 am
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: Best Practices for Productivity as an Independent Craftsman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6726
Re: Best Practices for Productivity as an Independent Crafts
Awesome advice - wish I could do all of those.
My advice - stay away from 3D if you can. Bidding takes so long not to get the job!
My advice - stay away from 3D if you can. Bidding takes so long not to get the job!
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:35 am
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: New router what to get?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7750
Re: New router what to get?
Lot of Camaster lovers here! I have an FMT Patriot 4x8 with atc. It's been fantastic, very easy to use and has an industrial controller, so lots of physical buttons etc to use while machine is running, easier than a mouse IMHO. I looked at the main players in this price point - CM, SS, TCNC, and set...
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:18 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: add on software
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8109
Re: add on software
I just got cabinet making software - it's fantastic, really recommend it, little learning curve, and you'll need to buy training, but well worth it in the long run (depending how many cabinets you build). I believe that they have a free trial, would work with no tc but will take a long time. You wou...