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by GJHall
Sun Mar 31, 2019 2:33 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Copy and resize to exact shape
Replies: 5
Views: 2385

Re: Copy and resize to exact shape

Yes, that is it! Amazing what you forget when you don't use it for so long.

Thank you so much

Gary
by GJHall
Sun Mar 31, 2019 1:27 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Copy and resize to exact shape
Replies: 5
Views: 2385

Copy and resize to exact shape

Good Evening, I am trying to learn how to take a vector, copy it and resize it to fit inside a vector but with exact shape. I have searched but probably used wrong terminology. I have attached a CRV file from clip art to see if I can get the design I am looking for. I want the shape, although the I ...
by GJHall
Tue May 15, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: V Groove change to linear rails
Replies: 10
Views: 5156

Re: V Groove change to linear rails

Leo I understand what you are saying about fixing this machine. This would be a great plasma machine but, I have one now. AlanAndrews I like your ideas to fix it but I think it is time to consider a better built system. Will definitely consider your ideas though. Thanks for you valuable input. :D Gary
by GJHall
Tue May 15, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: V Groove change to linear rails
Replies: 10
Views: 5156

Re: V Groove change to linear rails

Leo,
Thanks for your insight.

I agree with what you are saying. I think the best thing is find something better and get a real machine.

Thanks

Gary
by GJHall
Tue May 15, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: V Groove change to linear rails
Replies: 10
Views: 5156

Re: V Groove change to linear rails

I have attached some pics as per your request.

Thanks

Gary
by GJHall
Mon May 14, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: V Groove change to linear rails
Replies: 10
Views: 5156

V Groove change to linear rails

I have a DIY router table that I have built. The gantry came from a not so reputable company here in Canada. I have V groove bearings on the Y axis and have too much movement in the Z axis. The attached photo shows the similar gantry. The suppoet plate that holds my router with the V wheels has flex...
by GJHall
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Change spoilboard?
Replies: 19
Views: 12689

Re: Change spoilboard?

Thank you!
I will give it a try this week.

Gary
by GJHall
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Change spoilboard?
Replies: 19
Views: 12689

Re: Change spoilboard?

I glue my spoil board down and then just glue a new one down when it's been resurfaced enough times to be down to the original surface again. Can you explain what glue you use for gluing sheets of mdf together? I want to try doing this and then I will put T tracks on and then put my new board on in...
by GJHall
Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:20 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tray and dish carve
Replies: 9
Views: 5783

Re: Tray and dish carve

"With all the above being said there are chip load charts, calculators, etc... that can be found that gives an operator a place to START his/her speed (rpms) and feed rates. These of course would need to be tailored/tweaked in each and every 'variable' circumstance." This is part of the problem. I c...
by GJHall
Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tray and dish carve
Replies: 9
Views: 5783

Re: Tray and dish carve

I decided i would like to try a tray project and bought a dish carving bit. 1" diameter, 1/4" radius and 5/8" high. I have searched and have come up empty. Can someone suggest a starting feed and speed. I cannot even find some information on chip loading to figure out somewhere to start. Been to a ...
by GJHall
Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tray and dish carve
Replies: 9
Views: 5783

Re: Tray and dish carve

OK, so I am thinking of using these for a start. 12000rpm, 30ipm and doc .125. As I have no chip load I am finding it very confusing to figure this out. I will start here and then adjust as needed. Being fairly new to this, I want to be on the safe side so I don't get hurt or damage my machine. Than...
by GJHall
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tray and dish carve
Replies: 9
Views: 5783

Tray and dish carve

I decided i would like to try a tray project and bought a dish carving bit. 1" diameter, 1/4" radius and 5/8" high. I have searched and have come up empty. Can someone suggest a starting feed and speed. I cannot even find some information on chip loading to figure out somewhere to start. Been to a l...
by GJHall
Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Material recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 2430

Re: Material recommendations

Thank you for the reply.

I will have a look around and see what I can f7nf.

Gary
by GJHall
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Material recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 2430

Material recommendations

New at trying to do this project, having a blast learning V carving, now I am wanting to try cutting some thin material for a project for my grandson. See picture below. This file was purchased awhile ago when I was cutting with a plasma cutter. The file says to use1/16", 1/8", 1/4" or up to 1/2" wo...
by GJHall
Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Stand offs for metal and wood
Replies: 13
Views: 8524

Re: Stand offs for metal and wood

Thank you for your reply's.
Not sure what we are gong to do but have lots of ideas to look at.

I will post some pictures when we decide how to proceed.

Thanks again, :P

Gary