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- Sun Aug 01, 2021 3:21 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Tool path problem
- Replies: 3
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Re: Tool path problem
Sorted! Many thanks. I used the search for open vectors from the edit menu instead of using the join vectors icon, once forud the vector was joined in the usual way.
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:49 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Tool path problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
Re: Tool path problem
I have closed the vectors but the dialogue box says there is 1 open vector and I can't find it. If I cut on the line I will loose the chamver around the perimeter, I have never encountered this problem before...
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:06 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Tool path problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
Tool path problem
Hi, I am trying to cut the toolpath shown in the picture, all I want is the outer profile but for some reason it is implying I am using the wrong tool. I am trying to recreate the original shown in other image. Any help would be gratefully received as it is driving me nuts... Totem.jpg 452px-BR_Stat...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Free CNC Projects
- Topic: Christmas Eve Paradise Box
- Replies: 2
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Re: Christmas Eve Paradise Box
what a beautiful box and wonderful idea. Exactly what is put in the box Christmas Eve Box? I assume it is something to be opened up on Christmas Eve. I was thinking it would be a neat idea for something with small children, like a nativity set to get and setup on Christmas Eve to help with understa...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:44 pm
- Forum: Free CNC Projects
- Topic: Christmas Eve Paradise Box
- Replies: 2
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Christmas Eve Paradise Box
Here is my Christmassy adaptation of Michael Tyler's Paradise box. The carved designs were removed and replaced with text and some festive designs and engraved on to lid, front and back panels. Woos used was Poplar and Beech and finished with 50/50 shellac/methylated spirit then waxed. Inside lined ...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Gadgets - General
- Topic: Box creator gadget
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5534
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: Gadgets - General
- Topic: Box creator gadget
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5534
Box creator gadget
Hi, I have downloaded the box creator bit I can't seem to be able to install it. I have V carve desktop, would I need to upgrade to V Carve Pro to use it?
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: Free CNC Projects
- Topic: Parish Pump Planter
- Replies: 2
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- Fri Nov 06, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Free CNC Projects
- Topic: Parish Pump Planter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5125
Parish Pump Planter
Another nice project of the month from Michael Tyler. After some initial confusion over cutters and altering the layout, I eventually ended up with a pleasing result.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
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Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
Yes, all went perfectly apart from the handle, I am making a new pair in Mahogany as I had a suitable piece lying around...
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:33 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5835
Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
How strange is that, the two halves of the handle have turned out different sizes....
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:26 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
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Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
I do have a 1 1/4 surfacing bit. The boards were in the car anyway so it was easier, took less than 5 minutes to do 2x5 ft lengths...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:58 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
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Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
I will amend accordingly. I have tried it out and the results are encouraging. I took my 7/8 boards to a joiners shop and had it pushed through the thicknesser to 3/4", altered the layout and victory was mine! Many thanks for the help and guidence folks...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:13 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
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Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
This should do the trick, 6mm x 3mm tip diameter..
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5835
Re: Parish Pump by Michael Tyler
Brilliant! Thanks Michael, off to Amazon to find one. No wonder the one I had snapped!