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by FixitMike
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Compass Rose Inlay
Replies: 6
Views: 373

Re: Compass Rose Inlay

Tex_Lawrence wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:37 pm
Since there's a count, I'm adding to it. I see 4 colors, and I ain't had a thing to drink!
On second (or third) viewing, I agree.
by FixitMike
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Compass Rose Inlay
Replies: 6
Views: 373

Re: Compass Rose Inlay

Well, first of all, I count three different colors. That means it will take 2 independent and sequential inlay steps. Using layers will be almost mandatory to keep track of as you proceed. It certainly looks like the inlays will be separate pieces. This is assuming you are using the VCarve inlay too...
by FixitMike
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed
Replies: 13
Views: 1116

Re: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed

Material surface: When the depth of cut is important.
Machine bed: When the thickness of the material that is left is important.
by FixitMike
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Moulding toolpath
Replies: 11
Views: 720

Re: Moulding toolpath

Please post the file with the moulding toolpath so we can see it. Hard to comment if we can't see what you are doing. A lot depends on what tool is used and vector spacing. For example, a smooth moulding surface is usually best cut with an end mill (not ball end) and the vectors can be spaced for wh...
by FixitMike
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Bench Dog hole size?
Replies: 5
Views: 468

Re: Bench Dog hole size?

ctbjdm wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:32 pm
Best thing to do is to do some test cuts and decide what works for you with the real variables (specific bit, specific dowel/dog).
Sample trials are often the best way to find answers. Works for fits, finishes, feeds and speeds, among other things..
by FixitMike
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Ball nose bit for Oak project
Replies: 24
Views: 1286

Re: Ball nose bit for Oak project

I would suggest using the fluting toolpath with an end mill. Here's a shower pan example that is the inverse, but it shows the principle involved. . shower pan.jpg Fluting Notes: 1. Use a flat bottom end mill for the smoothest result. 2. Maximum spacing of vectors = 1/4 end mill dia. works well for ...
by FixitMike
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: validator intersections overlaps, ohmy
Replies: 5
Views: 436

Re: validator intersections overlaps, ohmy

You can't join two vectors to make a "T" joint. A vector is either closed, (zero ends), or open, (2 ends). A "T" would confuse a toolpath and it wouldn't know which way to go when it got to the intersection..
by FixitMike
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Aspire trial is very slow.
Replies: 9
Views: 681

Re: Aspire trial is very slow.

My experience has been that when a program is updated, only the latest trial copy works. The earlier versions stop working and have to be updated.
by FixitMike
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Zoom control.
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: Zoom control.

If I have your question interpreted right, zooming is accomplished by rotating the mouse wheel to change the view magnification.

From Bing: " If you don't have a wheel at all (touchpad for example) then you can zoom by holding the right button and moving the mouse".
by FixitMike
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: coved handle in a box end
Replies: 12
Views: 1210

Re: coved handle in a box end

I suspect one half of this would work. Notes: 1. Use a flat bottom end mill for the smoothest result. 2. Maximum spacing of vectors = 1/4 end mill dia. works well for me. 3. The vectors steer the center of the bit, so actual cut is larger on all sides by the bit radius. Fluted dish.PNG Steve's Video...
by FixitMike
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:47 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: I can use a quick hand up on this issue
Replies: 15
Views: 1874

Re: I can use a quick hand up on this issue

The center of a equilateral triangle can defined 2 ways: Either half way between the top and bottom and half way between the left and right corners , or the point that is equidistant from the sides (& corners). Expecting the second when the program uses the first can cause your confusion. Adding fil...
by FixitMike
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Stumped on a vector edit
Replies: 7
Views: 953

Re: Stumped on a vector edit

And another method: In Node Edit mode, select (click and drag) the upper nodes. Now move them down together.
by FixitMike
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Stumped on a vector edit
Replies: 7
Views: 953

Re: Stumped on a vector edit

Did you check the "Link XY" box when you used the resize tool? It has to be checked if you want to maintain proportions.
by FixitMike
Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Profile vs Inlay toolpaths
Replies: 1
Views: 598

Re: Profile vs Inlay toolpaths

The profile toolpath will follow the vector as closely as it can. Outside corners can be sharp points, while inside corners can't be any smaller radius than the cutter used. The inlay toolpath is intended for parts that will fit into a cut made by the endmill specified. Therefore sharp outside corne...