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by chri879
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:28 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mirror Horizontal or Vertical from Node Editing Tool
Replies: 9
Views: 4401

Re: Mirror Horizontal or Vertical from Node Editing Tool

ah, makes sense! Knew they differed based on curves and straight. I have gotten so used to shortcut keys that I don’t look at the menus much anymore. It’s cool to learn these tips!
by chri879
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mirror Horizontal or Vertical from Node Editing Tool
Replies: 9
Views: 4401

Re: Mirror Horizontal or Vertical from Node Editing Tool

Node editing menu differs for lines and curves. Right click on curve reveals what they showed. Right click on line reveals what you showed.

-Chris.
by chri879
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:27 am
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: A Rotary Project: Barley Twist Table
Replies: 13
Views: 11526

Re: A Rotary Project: Barley Twist Table

Thanks for developing this project and video. It is very helpful. Would enjoy seeing more rotary projects in the future.

-Chris.
by chri879
Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Workpiece Offsets
Replies: 7
Views: 4723

Re: Workpiece Offsets

Great tip, thank you for sharing!
by chri879
Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: A Christmas Sleigh
Replies: 32
Views: 15551

Re: A Christmas Sleigh

Thank you Michael! This and all of your contributions on this forum are appreciated. Kind regards,

-Chris.
by chri879
Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Fractal Burning Clock
Replies: 4
Views: 5537

Re: Fractal Burning Clock

It is interesting! Also noticed the beautiful box you made with a similar style. Thanks for sharing.

-Chris.
by chri879
Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Eagle & Flag
Replies: 9
Views: 4701

Re: Eagle & Flag

Looks fantastic! Really like the depth of the relief and the color of that Cherry with lacquer applied.
by chri879
Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Buffalo Glassholder
Replies: 4
Views: 4149

Re: Buffalo Glassholder

I'm partial to the Inlay version. The hand painted one is also very nice. The contents of the bottle looks special too :D

-Chris.
by chri879
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Jarrah Oval Mirror Cluster
Replies: 4
Views: 3114

Re: Jarrah Oval Mirror Cluster

Very nice work! Thanks for sharing the video as well.
by chri879
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:01 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Edgelit Angels
Replies: 8
Views: 4588

Re: Edgelit Angels

This is a a beautiful tribute that your friend is sure to appreciate each day! The simple and clean base helps focus attention on the detail on the angels and heart at the center. Thanks for sharing.
by chri879
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Plaque For Newborn
Replies: 3
Views: 2884

Plaque For Newborn

Created this for a friends' newborn son. Created in Inspire. Space shuttle took a bit of trial and error. 3D stars from Design and Make. Wood is African Mahogany with several coats of glossy water-based polyurethane finish and black dye to bring out the letters. Dimensions are 14.5" x 6". -Chris.
by chri879
Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:33 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Dressage Sign for Friend
Replies: 10
Views: 4960

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Great conversation about dressage. My friend is a master trainer. The flowers and music were my way of symbolizing the beauty and rhythm of the sport. I have enjoyed using African Mahogany for several small signs and plaques. I especially like how the black dye offsets its natural color and gain. Th...
by chri879
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Dressage Sign for Friend
Replies: 10
Views: 4960

Re: Dressage Sign for Friend

Thank you for the compliments! The piece is 15" x 5.5" x 15/16".
by chri879
Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:13 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Dressage Sign for Friend
Replies: 10
Views: 4960

Dressage Sign for Friend

Made this for a friend that is a dressage coach. Horse from included 3d models and flowers from Design and Make. It's African Mahogany with several coats of gloss water-based polyurethane and application of black dye to accent the text and horse.
by chri879
Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:45 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: more control over cnc from aspire
Replies: 7
Views: 3848

Re: more control over cnc from aspire

I use the Mach3 2010 Screen Set (http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html) to do what I believe you are describing. I like the capability to automatically stop router for bit change and then zeros depth of new bit before moving to process next tool path in file.

-Chris.