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by kg5ie
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: 1911 outline vector dwg
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

Re: 1911 outline vector dwg

Thanks for both of your replies. I am sure I can use these as long as they are not commander size. Should have stated I needed full size. Prelim measuring says these are full size.


Thanks,


Bill
by kg5ie
Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:04 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: 1911 outline vector dwg
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

1911 outline vector dwg

Trying to cut out pocket for a 1911 presentation box. Have not found a b/w dwg of just an out Pl ine. Suggestions?
by kg5ie
Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vcarving small letters
Replies: 12
Views: 2569

Re: Vcarving small letters

Using and Axiom 24x30 with these settings using a single line font and .25 letters and separate quick engrave toolpath. I have modified my settings some per some suggestions I have received. Going to do another run to test. However, I don't have enough maple to waste doing trials. Maple is my finish...
by kg5ie
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vcarving small letters
Replies: 12
Views: 2569

Re: Vcarving small letters

I am currently using 30 degree vbit and a depth of .02 at 1600rpm and 60 ipm. Pass depth of .005.
by kg5ie
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vcarving small letters
Replies: 12
Views: 2569

Re: Vcarving small letters

Am I better off using a single line font and a quick engrave tool path?
by kg5ie
Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vcarving small letters
Replies: 12
Views: 2569

Vcarving small letters

Please advise best bit to carve .2 tall letters in maple.

Currently using 30degree vbit set at ,02 depth. Blowing out centers of e and a.
by kg5ie
Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: "Z" setting default at boot
Replies: 2
Views: 5441

"Z" setting default at boot

Is there a way in the control software to set a safe "Z" setting at bootup of the machine? What I am getting at is a fail safe for forgetting to set "Z". The idea being that at the initial boot up of the control machine, "Z" is automatically set to a safe position so that new CNC operators-in-traini...
by kg5ie
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Can’t Find This Bit
Replies: 11
Views: 2812

Re: Can’t Find This Bit

Looks like a 15 degree bit.
by kg5ie
Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Box Gadget for Vcarve Pro Makerspace
Replies: 9
Views: 2247

Re: Box Gadget for Vcarve Pro Makerspace

Works!

Thanks!!
by kg5ie
Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Box Gadget for Vcarve Pro Makerspace
Replies: 9
Views: 2247

Box Gadget for Vcarve Pro Makerspace

Anyone know if the box creator gadget is not intended to be installed in the Vcarve Pro Makerspace package? Running 10.502 I got a "successfully installed" notification but I get an error message when I attempt to open the gadget. "Box_Creator.lua line 1702 (global Display Dialog) Add Tool Picker: n...