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by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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.
by Ollywood
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.
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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.
by Ollywood
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
by Ollywood
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.
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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?
by Ollywood
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!
by Ollywood
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...
by Ollywood
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...