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by rtibbs
Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: surfacing to a given thicknes
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

Re: surfacing to a given thicknes

Thanks for you kind remarks guy’s. 59 years with my bride
by rtibbs
Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: surfacing to a given thicknes
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

Re: surfacing to a given thicknes

Sometimes I can be so dumb. It works I just have to adjust my job thickness slightly oversize then calculate the depth of cut. Duh :oops: Thanks again for getting my brain working again. You know the old saying "Use it or lose it" Gonna be in your neck of the woods over Thanksgiving. Have daughters ...
by rtibbs
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: surfacing to a given thicknes
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

Re: surfacing to a given thicknes

Thanks John, Clamping is not an issue as I’m using a wedge setup to clamp. For some reason I can’t seem to find the correct setting for job setup thickness and start depth & cut depth in the toolpath Simulation shows it either cuts completely through or not to the correct depth unless I start with z...
by rtibbs
Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: surfacing to a given thicknes
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

surfacing to a given thicknes

I've been away from CNC'ing for almost two years due to being a caregiver to my wife who recently passed a few weeks ago so I apologize for the probably dumb question as I seem to have forgot everything I didn't know. I want to surface several blocks of wood to a different thickness's without knowin...
by rtibbs
Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Non-spoiled spoilboard
Replies: 2
Views: 3289

Re: Non-spoiled spoilboard

Thanks Scott
Yes the inserts are flanged and recessed slightly
I used ply rather than MDF and so far it’s remained stable . I would have used MDF however the stuff they sell around here is IMHU soft crap.
Ron
by rtibbs
Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Non-spoiled spoilboard
Replies: 2
Views: 3289

Non-spoiled spoilboard

Since switching from the traditional screw the part down to clamp the part down I have been pleased with the results. I made the wood clamps from Maple and purchased the brass rod for making the studs. I then had to come up with a way to store the various components. Setup.jpg Closed.jpg Inside.jpg ...
by rtibbs
Sun Aug 29, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: limitations of 1/4" collett
Replies: 13
Views: 2891

Re: limitations of 1/4" collett

bogged down trying to drill with the collet nut scott Scott - I have a 4hp water cooled spindle. Drilling with a collet nut is still NOT a well thought out plan. I know this very well. So, Don't try drilling with a collet nut unless you have a 50 hp spindle Does this apply to all collet nuts or are...
by rtibbs
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Sanding the finished product
Replies: 12
Views: 2697

Re: Sanding the finished product

3M sanding discs work great for removing the “fuzzies” from your carvings. They have 1/8” mandrels you can use with your Dremel.
Available from many sources just look for 3M sanding discs
by rtibbs
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: San Diego version 11 rumors?
Replies: 25
Views: 6054

Re: San Diego version 11 rumors?

Well if we’re voting I vote for Michael’s Big Easy Button :mrgreen:
by rtibbs
Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: 2021 User Group Meeting - San Diego
Replies: 64
Views: 55597

Re: 2021 User Group Meeting - San Diego

I considered signing up for my first in-person users group but felt it was still too early to hold it because of the ongoing Covid issue. Call me what you want but I've always been a glass half empty person. Expect the worst and you're never disappointed. :mrgreen: Some day maybe I'll get to meet yo...
by rtibbs
Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:25 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Sandpaper grits...now the same on the pond:)
Replies: 34
Views: 10073

Re: Sandpaper grits...now the same on the pond:)

Glad it worked out for you

Ron
by rtibbs
Thu May 27, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Todd's Wonky Centerline Shoehorn
Replies: 6
Views: 2455

Re: Todd's Wonky Centerline Shoehorn

"Proper one?" Are you KIDDING ME? ANYBODY can make a symmetric model - it takes joi de vivre, artistic genius, poetic license and a certain, "it is my art, if you don't understand this is not my problem" attitude to create such a piece! Call Christies Auction house and tell them it's a famous lost ...
by rtibbs
Mon May 24, 2021 12:21 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Todd's Wonky Centerline Shoehorn
Replies: 6
Views: 2455

Todd's Wonky Centerline Shoehorn

Decided to make Todd's Wonkey Zero plane Shoehorn from Peter Parfitt"s challenge. To be somewhat different I laminated Walnut and Maple strips. The intent was to have the maple run down the center with walnut and maple on either side. So much for my intentions. When the cut started I remembered the ...
by rtibbs
Mon May 17, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Another Birdhouse
Replies: 5
Views: 2266

Another Birdhouse

Seems I'm on a birdhouse kick recently and this is my latest project. Not having a 4th axis I had to cut double sided segments to construct this round one. Copper roof (Paint) and metallic base (also paint) it's made from big box 3/4" pine smooth inside and textured bark on the exterior. Assembled.j...
by rtibbs
Sat May 15, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Sea Turtle
Replies: 16
Views: 4942

Re: Sea Turtle

Interesting John. Never heard of a stuttering computer :mrgreen: