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by jay pieper
Mon May 01, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Inlay Tip
Replies: 1
Views: 1416

Re: Inlay Tip

100% correct on the tip Ron

It's all the small things that make all the difference.
I think we are excited to see the final result and want
to get there fast, only to be disappointed.
by jay pieper
Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Question about using the inlay toolpath to install bowties
Replies: 12
Views: 1620

Re: Question about using the inlay toolpath to install bowties

How about the difference in humidity in your shop from one day to the
next. You would be surprised what a little moisture can do.
by jay pieper
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Ship and Whale
Replies: 9
Views: 1963

Re: Ship and Whale

Ron I surely don't see a problem with your wood selections. I personally like to be surprised when looking at a piece of art. I like the shades of color in the compass design, to me it is very eye catching look. By the way when I Blew up the compass you get a close up of how tight your inlays fit. A...
by jay pieper
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Walnut with maple inlay
Replies: 9
Views: 3611

Re: Walnut with maple inlay

I don't know much at all Ron---but that looks really nice to me.
You sure have come a long way on your skills of Zank Inlay, and by
the way thanks for the help with the settings.
by jay pieper
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Military Seals I Made For a Customer
Replies: 15
Views: 5765

Re: Military Seals I Made For a Customer

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful
work on the forum. As a retired Army Veteran it was
nice to see this kind of work. I am sure it will be well
received by all who view.

Thank You Sir.
by jay pieper
Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Fluting Crazy
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Re: Fluting Crazy

Got it, came up with a formula that allows me to produce what ever
angle I need to match the angle of the molding toolpath for the top
side. Glad I paid a little attention to those geometry classes in High
School.
by jay pieper
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Fluting Crazy
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Re: Fluting Crazy

adze...

I was using ramp at start, and 100 percent ramp
by jay pieper
Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Fluting Crazy
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Fluting Crazy

Currently working with a bronze sculpture artist building bases for his art work. These bases will also have components and wiring to light the sculptures with LED lights. Everything was great when I did a series of bases sloped at 45 degrees using the molding toolpath. the bottoms were pocketed out...
by jay pieper
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: “Blueprint”
Replies: 4
Views: 1974

Re: “Blueprint”

Totally unique carve I really like, should also be a great conversation piece.
by jay pieper
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Advice for Retired Folks Getting Into This Hobby
Replies: 10
Views: 3748

Re: Advice for Retired Folks Getting Into This Hobby

Everyone has some great comments on this subject and I agree with all
of you. I have found the most liberating word I have in my vocabulary now
is the word NO. And if you follow that with the second most powerful words
of THANK YOU, you get a great felling of stress relief.
by jay pieper
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Michael Tyler’s “Pierced Tin” Tea Chest/Tissue Box
Replies: 7
Views: 2807

Re: Michael Tyler’s “Pierced Tin” Tea Chest/Tissue Box

Ron that's got to be the best looking pile of scrap that I've seen
in awhile. Really nice execution of the tissue box, and I would
bet that your wife is the only gal on your block that has one.
by jay pieper
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Kitchen Island countertop
Replies: 12
Views: 3623

Re: Kitchen Island countertop

Bill...
Really nice job on the island cabinet. Nice touch with the celtic weave
it makes a nice finish to the ends of the cabinet. The finish is great.
by jay pieper
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: A simple way to make inlays
Replies: 418
Views: 698593

Re: A simple way to make inlays

Silicone caulk would be the best choice. The reason is the movement in the
wood verses the stableness of the corian. The expansion in the wood may cause
a crack next to the corian.
by jay pieper
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Setting z 0
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Setting z 0

Ron...
I use my tool touch off plate for all my bits. As said slow down your z zero speed
so you are not touching at a high rate of speed. I also manually go down to within
a 1/4 inch and then go to automatic the rest of the way down to a brass puck.
Have not damaged a bit yet.
by jay pieper
Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Corian/Epoxy Inlay
Replies: 6
Views: 2440

Re: Corian/Epoxy Inlay

Hey Aussie... First off thanks for your interest in the project. The tools I used for this were the standard ones I do inlays with 90 degree V-bit and 1/8 inch end mill for clearing. 1. On the sun I used a flat depth of .2 and filled that with the yellow Epoxy when it started to set up I used a toot...