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by potzmannwoodshop
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: Removing Rapid move to safe height after toolpath
Replies: 7
Views: 3614

Re: Removing Rapid move to safe height after toolpath

IT isnt the post, it is V carve that is adding a rapid move to safe Z height...... I have tried to edit it out with the post, but v carve pro keeps adding it. I have edited the post to suit my machine so it isnt that Im not aware of a that as a possible solution, I know of 4 other owner/operators wh...
by potzmannwoodshop
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: Removing Rapid move to safe height after toolpath
Replies: 7
Views: 3614

Removing Rapid move to safe height after toolpath

I have a unique issue that Im struggling to overcome and can use some help Here is the situation when this issue rears it head, the issue is not catastrophic, and I can edit it out by hand, it is just an extra movement that is unnecessary and adds to cycle time. At the end of a toolpath, the next in...
by potzmannwoodshop
Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:39 am
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: CNC control of a drill press table?
Replies: 9
Views: 8928

Re: CNC control of a drill press table?

WHy? you can use a CNC to drill if you need precise XY positioning that is repeatable.
by potzmannwoodshop
Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Microsoft ends support for Windows 7
Replies: 18
Views: 5888

Re: Microsoft ends support for Windows 7

When I picked up my CNC it ran win95 for the interface PC, 2 years ago I upgraded to XP , cant go any further because I need to use a piece of interface software that is only 32bit
by potzmannwoodshop
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Model for V-carve pro
Replies: 5
Views: 1844

Re: Model for V-carve pro

highpockets wrote:Something like this?
Totally !!!!! PMing you with my email in hopes of you emailing me the file thanks.
by potzmannwoodshop
Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Model for V-carve pro
Replies: 5
Views: 1844

Model for V-carve pro

Hey everyone, I run VCarve Pro, and I have a project for myself that I need a dome added to a vector. I am making a guitar and would like to make a curved profile to the back. The cost to upgrade software for a personal project that I will use once is not justifiable for me. Can anyone help me out? ...
by potzmannwoodshop
Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Carving multiple identical items ??
Replies: 8
Views: 2998

Re: Carving multiple identical items ??

Also, depending on your control software, you can do it at the machine level where you offset to a new location, which is treated as the new home position, and run the job again. I have this, I can set a temporary origin, or home position, and call another program from within the g-code running on ...
by potzmannwoodshop
Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: broken LCD
Replies: 2
Views: 2874

Re: broken LCD

Not really a v carve issue, have you posted to the Shark HD4 forum or another CNC forum? Possibly reddit /r/hobbycnc
by potzmannwoodshop
Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Aspire v9.5 is here!
Replies: 47
Views: 41640

Re: Aspire v9.5 is here!

Yes, you just need to log into your portal account at portal.vectric.com Once you have logged in, you can view your downloads and the 9.5 installer will be there. Quoted you to assure your seeing this. I have a custom post. Every time I update, 2x now, I have to go back in and re upload it. Can you...
by potzmannwoodshop
Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: 120 degree V bit with sharp point tip....
Replies: 10
Views: 4189

Re: 120 degree V bit with sharp point tip....

Why do you need the point? I use many 120 v-bits with the small flat at the tip and have never had an issue, ramp your entrances .
by potzmannwoodshop
Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: inlay
Replies: 8
Views: 5256

Re: inlay

David Tolley wrote:Hi

Can you do inlays with cut 2D pro?
Sure, it wont have all the featured of V carve or aspire, but it can be done.
by potzmannwoodshop
Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tapering a pocket
Replies: 19
Views: 8821

Re: Tapering a pocket

@potzmannwoodshop thanks for your reply but unlike you I am not versed in CAD\CAM or any other design type software and no I have not gone through all of the videos I have only been at this for 2 weeks and up until now I have not had any exposure to this way of working. So I thought this forum was ...
by potzmannwoodshop
Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tapering a pocket
Replies: 19
Views: 8821

Re: Tapering a pocket

@potzmannwoodshop thanks for your reply but unlike you I am not versed in CAD\CAM or any other design type software and no I have not gone through all of the videos I have only been at this for 2 weeks and up until now I have not had any exposure to this way of working. So I thought this forum was ...
by potzmannwoodshop
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Tapering a pocket
Replies: 19
Views: 8821

Re: Tapering a pocket

mrleonwhite wrote:@adze_cnc, thanks for the reply but I want the pocket to be tapered 30 degrees not necessarily using a 30 degree bit. I am trying to create a 30 degree mortise for my tenon. How do I do that in VCarve Pro?

What you are asking is a basic cad issue. Have you gone through all of the tutorials yet?
by potzmannwoodshop
Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Anyone doing epoxy inlays successfully?
Replies: 69
Views: 47576

Re: Anyone doing epoxy inlays successfully?

David Rueth wrote: I have found wood like poplar will bleed no mater what I try.
Use a closed Grain wood like maple, birch, cherry or hickory