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- Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:06 am
- Forum: Gadgets - General
- Topic: Bulge Calculation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5229
Re: Bulge Calculation
You are correct. I missed the ratio. Oooops.
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:27 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Converting a Cube into a Sphere
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4659
Re: Converting a Cube into a Sphere
Soapy, Here is a link to a formula to calculate the radius of a dodecahedron inside a sphere. https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/84263/how-can-i-determine-the-radius-of-a-dodecahedron This radius will give the correct curvature for the spherical surface of the Perspex. With your experience mak...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Gadgets - General
- Topic: Bulge Calculation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5229
Re: Bulge Calculation
In geometry, the "bulge" is called a sagitta. Surveyors sometimes calculate the sagitta to use when staking out arcs. If you know the radius and chord length of the arc, here are two links with the formula to calculate the length of the sagitta. https://www.mathopenref.com/sagitta.html https://www.l...
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: floor medallion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5851
Re: floor medallion
That will look fabulous in the floor.
We retired and downsized into a home that already had beautiful inlays set into the oak floor of four rooms. I enjoy them every day.
We retired and downsized into a home that already had beautiful inlays set into the oak floor of four rooms. I enjoy them every day.
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:28 pm
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: Extruded Aluminum Deck
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6683
Re: Extruded Aluminum Deck
Dieboard Work Surface Deck.jpg For my CNC deck I used two layers of "dieboards" -- very flat, maple or birch plywood, around 48"x72"x3/4" or 5/8" thick, normally used in the die cutting industry. Since I am near Chicago I was able to pick up "closeout" stock at a manufacturer of dieboards at a low ...
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Pelican Box
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6721
Re: Pelican Box
Beautifully done. Great craftsmanship
- Wed May 29, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Avoiding Machine Gotchya's
- Replies: 48
- Views: 198736
Re: Avoiding Machine Gotchya's
Great post, Scott. Great advice. I could not agree more.
When I was starting, it took me a while to learn that what you describe is the best way to get great results on our machines.
Thanks
When I was starting, it took me a while to learn that what you describe is the best way to get great results on our machines.
Thanks
- Wed May 29, 2019 4:49 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Z point, proximity to material
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4922
Re: Z point, proximity to material
If your controller is not set up for a wired puck sensor, you might use a Z axis dial setting zero gage. Not as easy, quick or smooth as a wired puck but very accurate and it works with fine tipped V-cutters.
- Wed May 29, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: Hardware related questions
- Topic: Time for a new machine; CAMaster vs Axiom Precision
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12611
Re: Time for a new machine; CAMaster vs Axiom Precision
Go with CAMaster and WinCNC. I agree with the reasons others have stated above.
I have had 5 cnc machines for different purposes over the years. WinCNC running a rigid machine with a spindle has been my favorite combination for the kind of work you describe.
Enjoy
I have had 5 cnc machines for different purposes over the years. WinCNC running a rigid machine with a spindle has been my favorite combination for the kind of work you describe.
Enjoy
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:52 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Krazy...Thrown away scrap of Oak firewood
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8300
Re: Krazy...Thrown away scrap of Oak firewood
Condolences on your Father's passing. He was well loved.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:14 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Steam Punk Fish - My Version
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2045
Re: Steam Punk Fish - My Version
Great job. Lots of fun.
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:27 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Round Chair, copy of Hans Wegner's classic chair
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19983
Re: Round Chair, copy of Hans Wegner's classic chair
Fantastic. Thanks, Russell, for sharing your process and beautiful results.
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:49 am
- Forum: VCarve - Gallery
- Topic: Sakura branch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3644
Re: Sakura branch
Terrific work.
- Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:14 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Two sided machining
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3431
Re: Two sided machining
Very fine work!
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:34 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Double sided tape?.....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10807
Re: Double sided tape?.....
My local Ace hardware did not stock the tapes that Scott described.
So I tried 3M Outdoor Carpet Tape and 3M No Residue Duct Tape. They held the material very well and came off both the project material and the spoilboard with no residue.
So I tried 3M Outdoor Carpet Tape and 3M No Residue Duct Tape. They held the material very well and came off both the project material and the spoilboard with no residue.