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by BigC
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:21 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Upgrading from Desktop 10.5 to Desktop Pro 11
Replies: 4
Views: 937

Re: Upgrading from Desktop 10.5 to Desktop Pro 11

adze_cnc wrote:
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:03 am
Yes. Though if you save that file from v11 you won’t then be able to load back in v10.5.
Thank you, its not a big jump in monetary terms to choose this upgrade so I figured I might as well get some more functionality.
Thanks again
Regards
C
by BigC
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:28 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Upgrading from Desktop 10.5 to Desktop Pro 11
Replies: 4
Views: 937

Upgrading from Desktop 10.5 to Desktop Pro 11

Upgrading from Desktop 10.5 to Desktop Pro 11 Simple question and has probably been asked a zeon of times, Whilst I would love to make the move to Aspire but with my limited knowledge and practicality (would I use it that often to merit the financial outlay) would negate this. Q. If I upgrade as me...
by BigC
Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Getting into a flap over fine sanding!
Replies: 6
Views: 4543

Getting into a flap over fine sanding!

I would like to talk about small 3M Scotch-Brite Radial flap Discs for finishing projects. Getting rid of the so-called fuzzies that can be a bane of a special project. These little things have been touted for a long time by various folks as a good way of achieving a nice finish to a particular intr...
by BigC
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Limits in Oak.
Replies: 5
Views: 4520

Limits in Oak.

Hi guys, I want to perform a 3d carving in Oak, What are the best speed and feed settings for 3mm end mill and 1mm Ballnose bits for MDF I was using the following 3mm Endmill 18000 rpm 1500 feed mm/min 500 plunge mm/min 1mm Ballnose 18000 rpm 1500 feed mm/min 500 plunge mm/min What can I go up to us...
by BigC
Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: The best "Sticky Stuff"
Replies: 13
Views: 6868

Re: The best "Sticky Stuff"

Thanks, guys, I was just wanting to join 2 strips together to make a wider board going longways with the grain. It doesn't have to be super strong because it's more for ornament than anything else but probably needs to be waterproof. Titebond III sounds good.
Many thanks
C
by BigC
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: The best "Sticky Stuff"
Replies: 13
Views: 6868

The best "Sticky Stuff"

Quick question if I may,
What is the best wood adhesive to use for butt joining 2-3 strips of Oak.
Regards
C
by BigC
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Accent Plant Display Board
Replies: 11
Views: 7233

Re: Accent Plant Display Board

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out to reply to my plight, as always I am greatly humbled and appreciative of everyone's contributions.
Amazing, thanks again guys, I'll let you know how I get on
Regards
C
by BigC
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:17 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Accent Plant Display Board
Replies: 11
Views: 7233

Re: Accent Plant Display Board

Thanks, Martin, Again forgive the newbie stance, but how do I perform a boundary around the fish exactly, What must I do to achieve this, this would be a big step in my learning process and can open this up a lot more in regards to time served by machining thanks in advance for any help in doing thi...
by BigC
Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Accent Plant Display Board
Replies: 11
Views: 7233

Re: Accent Plant Display Board

Thank You Guys appreciated
by BigC
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Accent Plant Display Board
Replies: 11
Views: 7233

Re: Accent Plant Display Board

Please forgive my ignorance (novice hobbyist), the file is all one (.stl) how do I differentiate the fish from the rest, how do I achieve this, it sure would save a lot of time. Regards C
by BigC
Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Accent Plant Display Board
Replies: 11
Views: 7233

Accent Plant Display Board

Hi, I'm planning to cut a little Sushi Board shortly as part of a Bonsai Accent plant display. I'm using Vectric software. I plan to mill it using Oak with a 3mm end mill for roughing out and a 1mm ball-nose for the 3D. Is there anyone that would like to add anything regards to cutting and finishing...
by BigC
Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Something I stumbled across.
Replies: 12
Views: 3072

Something I stumbled across.

I was looking through the internet the other day, perusing subject matter surrounding "finishing" i.e. masking, painting letters and v-carvings cleanly without using Oramask etc. This guy used water-based wood filler, he smeared the whole job with a light liquid paste and let it dry. Then he was abl...
by BigC
Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Stumped
Replies: 5
Views: 1582

Re: Stumped

Thanks, guys I think it was trying to open in the older version. (me double-clicking the actual .crv file) and obviously flagged the message. I had to open the latest version and import it from within.. All good! Silly me, still learning. Apologies and much appreciated to you all for taking the time...
by BigC
Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Stumped
Replies: 5
Views: 1582

Stumped

I want to run the Desktop lamp files in VC desktop ver. 10.512
I have this message when trying to import the file
Capture.PNG
can I never run this file?

any replies welcome
C
by BigC
Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: One wheel on my wagon.
Replies: 6
Views: 1640

Re: One wheel on my wagon.

Add a circle around all the inside vectors (both sides) then profile cut outside only the outside circle. Profile cut inside only the spoke areas. Gary Thanks for the reply Gary, all useful info. I managed to get it sorted via Adrian's reply, turns out it was just a matter of increasing the preview...