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by Marko74
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Simple Lid using Clipart
Replies: 4
Views: 1218

Simple Lid using Clipart

I want to create a round lid for a pot. I have a piece of wood that is 7.5 X 7.5 X .4 inches. I started with a circle for the outer diameter (Which I will simply cut as a profile with tabs). I dumped a basic flower design from clipart onto the center of the piece. -In Modeling, I set the shape of th...
by Marko74
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Understanding Base Height
Replies: 1
Views: 1529

Understanding Base Height

As a relative newbe, I am struggling to understand how "Base Height" relates to my model. See my attachment.
by Marko74
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Modeling question
Replies: 5
Views: 1777

Modeling question

I am trying to model a vacuum hose adaptor for one of my tools in my shop. Once modeled, I intend to create it in my 3D Printer. In the first picture I attached to this note screen1.jpg you can see that the exterior shape is modeled just fine using the tool for turning or spinning a vector. For my s...
by Marko74
Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Exporting Preview to STL
Replies: 7
Views: 3475

Re: Exporting Preview to STL

Sorry...VST is a music acronym that slipped into my befuddled brain while I was creating this question. Replace VST with STL throughout. :oops:
by Marko74
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Exporting Preview to STL
Replies: 7
Views: 3475

Exporting Preview to STL

My little sister bought a 3D printer and is learning to use it. On my end, I created a wooden mask which I modeled in Aspire as a 2-sided model. I would like to export this mask to a VST file so my sister can import it into her 3D printer and print it. Sounds easy...NOT. I modified the final profile...
by Marko74
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Two-Sided Mask in Walnut
Replies: 2
Views: 1132

Two-Sided Mask in Walnut

My first 2-sided model cut from 12" X 12" X 1" walnut.
by Marko74
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Two-sided Mask Finished!
Replies: 2
Views: 1298

Two-sided Mask Finished!

After many, many hours of modeling this silly mask, I finally either solved all my problems or found reasonable work arounds. And I thank whole-heartedly those of you who lent me a hand with my questions. The finished product, although noteworthy, stands second to the learning I achieved in this act...
by Marko74
Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Problem Modeling A Mask
Replies: 2
Views: 1245

Problem Modeling A Mask

I have been trying to model and cut a wooden mask on my CNC for quite a time now. I have attached a Word document to describe the problem I am having. Any help would be appreciated.
by Marko74
Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Anyone doing epoxy inlays successfully?
Replies: 69
Views: 47570

Re: Anyone doing epoxy inlays successfully?

I do a lot of epoxy inlays--although mostly for smaller projects. Bubbles are an issue. I have a pressure pot I built and have used successfully for making items like knife scales and such. The idea is that under pressure, any bubbles become microscopic. As for other applications where the pressure ...
by Marko74
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: 2-sided modeling problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Re: 2-sided modeling problem

Thanks for directing me to the Spoon video. It helped. However, the explanation was a bit vague in the video. Let me see if I understand it correctly: If a model has several levels...say... 5 4 3 2 1 And say most of the components of the model reside in level 1. And perhaps tabs in 2, and other elem...
by Marko74
Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:50 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: 2-sided modeling problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

2-sided modeling problem

I am getting some puzzling behaviors from my model and can’t seem to figure out wat is happening and why. Let me explain: As my first try at 2-sided modeling, I am attempting to model a wooden mask. I am working from 1” thick material. The top side of the mask consists of facial elements including t...
by Marko74
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Modeling a contour
Replies: 8
Views: 3061

Re: Modeling a contour

How did you get that slope on the top?
by Marko74
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Modeling a contour
Replies: 8
Views: 3061

Re: Modeling a contour

Yes, but the slope that is apparent in your rendering exists both on the top and the bottom:
by Marko74
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Modeling a contour
Replies: 8
Views: 3061

Re: Modeling a contour

...again
by Marko74
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Modeling a contour
Replies: 8
Views: 3061

Re: Modeling a contour

Here is the crv3d file as requested...