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These are awesome! Thanks for the help with these.
Now I just need to get my rotary setup!

I was honored when asked to create this tribute to a fallen police officer. Learned a few things in the process too.
12.5"x22", wood is Aspen

I like it. Nice job!

Simplest method might be to use a single line font and then do a profile 'on' toolpath using a .25" endmill.

Are you trying to do this using the laser module? If so, I don't believe you can do it. Otherwise, you could create an endmill the diameter of your laser dot and then use a standard profile 'on' toolpath (setting your depth of cut to material thickness) to simulate cutting through your material. You...

Be aware that the cherry will darken with age. In about 5 years there will be little contrast between the lettering and the wood. Don't ask how I know this. Thanks Mike. I am aware that it will darken. Anybody with suggestions with a better wood (available in midwest US). My original thought was wa...

First real attempt using cherry wood. Finished piece is 36" tall/1.75" thick, finish is natural (lacquer). Was extremely nervous knowing my supply of cherry was limited, so this was a one shot deal. 9-1/2 hour carve, used a 1/16" tapered ballnose on center medallion. This will hang in the county adm...

Check to make sure your bit is not slipping in the collet. Honest John just had this same thing happen while running a file he has run many times and only happened when running an more aggressive toolpath.

Amazing work, Doug! You're CNC talent and finishing techniques never cease to amaze me!

Thank you for checking. Looking forward to it!!

I should be registered as well, but don't see anything in my portal??
Looking forward to my second UGM!

Update: What a big difference! Created model from pocket toolpaths using the maximum resolution in both toolpath quality and modeling resolution. Still had some jagged edges, but not as bad. Created a boundary vector from model to use for machining boundary and offset it inwards .002" to eliminate j...

Adrian, I created the model from a toolpath preview, not sure if that makes a difference as to the quality. I had modeling resolution set at Very high x7 ( I know there are 2 higher ones available). My job size was set pretty close to the model size. I didn't even think about coping the model versus...

I had preview quality at maximum. Thanks

So I am trying to create a lake contour map to eventually fill with epoxy. I created the initial file using pocketing toolpaths using an .125" & .03125 endmill to get into all the crevices. That being said, some of the contours are almost an inch deep and I don't have a .01325 endmill capable of tha...