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OK I figured out that my zipped project file was too large! I had to break up the project into each critter. So here is what I have to share: PigComplete.jpg A few years ago I created these cartoon moose and pig window hangers for Christmas gifts. They are cut from 1/4" (0.233") BB Plywood. All proj...

Thank you for sharing! I'm trying to upload a project but every time I type up a post and attempt to attach a file the page goes blank and the post gets lost. :cry: I have zipped up the crv3d file to make it smaller and even tried just uploading a small image. any ideas what I am doing wrong? BoorT

Ed,

Bummer, Here is a quick scan showing your Bowl on the cover, front and center.

Regards,
Rob

Ed,

Congrats on making the cover of American WoodWorker! (#157 Dec/Jan 2012) Well done!

BoorT

Keith

While my CNC router is too small (~12"x12" envelope) to cut the design and send a picture. I have downloaded it so that I can learn from your design. Thank you for allowing us all access to your design! Best wishes to you in your fight against COPD.

BoorT

Brian I do not know how dependent the existing code is on Aspire but may I suggest that the point cloud capturing engine could be set up as a standalone program and then open sourced. Let the community expand the functionality. I know that some of the folks working on the Cupcake and Makerbot 3d pri...

Wally Here is an Otter http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/preview.aspx?modelcode=740 They also have a beaver model but it is not set up as a float plane. You will need to join the club to download though. the good news is that they have very open terms "All of the downloadable 3D models available in 3D CAD...

lpawlett I don't see why vcarve pro could not do this or even Cut2d for that matter. Most of my work in this project is profile cuts, pockets, and peck drilling that needs to be lined up on both sides. I have also added some v-carving to the front side for decoration. The only part that is Aspire sp...

Lee, You can certainly design and machine both sides of a project in Aspire. I'm in the middle of doing a project now. What I have done is : 1) design the back cuts, and program the tool paths, include an extra toolpath that drilled some index holes in scrap on the back side. 2) create a new layer f...

The pics if "exotic" looks a lot like some Cocobolo that I have used here. If you cut it does it have a chocolate like smell? If it is it is hard oily stuff that generally takes a nice polish.

BoorT

Graham I think that this is the same Khalid who is active on the David Laser Scanner forums and runs the http://free3dscans.blogspot.com/ site. (The same sofa pics posted to the blog earlier today so I think this is a good assumption :) ) If so check out these links to see some of the awesome work K...

Ron I like your jig idea. Will it work without having some sort of hold down for each jar? How about a clamp across the mouths or a finger that pushes down inside the jar (like half of a clothes pin?) I have done glasses on an Epilog laser and while it can be done without a holddown I have always us...

Khalid

Was that done with David Laser scanner? or something else like a Next?

BoorT

Gregg Try http://artist-3d.com/ they have a bunch of free 3d models most are not suited for cnc carving but some are. For example Carved Fish http://artist-3d.com/free_3d_models/dnm/model_disp.php?uid=3136 Stallion Horse Sculpture http://artist-3d.com/free_3d_models/dnm/model_disp.php?uid=917 Bear h...

Larry I often use the clipart from Dover Publications (http://www.doverpublications.com/) the geometric, Celtic and many of the Japanese designs carve well. Here is a link to all of their vector offerings: http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-clip-art-and-design-on-cd-rom-vector-designs.htm...