Vectric Customer

I can't get the 2nd toolpath to cut where it should. The perimeter toolpath cuts perfectly. The crosshatch toolpath wants to cut away from the material. The preview shows what I programmed but the toolpath runs the router off to the left about 6". The machine settings are exactly the same for both t...

Very nice.

Phil

Thanks, Randall.

Rotary, any tips are welcome.

Phil

New to rotary, have to learn new tricks.

Phil

I realized what I was missing a few minutes after I posted. I needed to set up a two sidded file. (DUH)

Phil

I am missing something when I try to import an STL. The 1st shot shows the STL ready to be processed, the 2nd shows it as it appears in Aspire. I've tried moving the STL above the plane but I get similar results. I've watched several Youtube videos but I have not learned how to properly import STL f...

Thanks, Fleming. Can you point me to your post on creating the files for these rotary projects?

Phil

Pardon my ignorance regarding the terminology. I've seen the terms used interchangeable so often it gets to be almost meaningless. I know the rotary axis is not a lathe but it has a headstock and a tailstock and can perform many lathe functions and more, so...... Let me rephrase my question. I would...

If you like geometric designs this site is for you.
https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/geometric-pattern

Phil

I'm new to rotary work. I want to start with something small and simple to start. A pen should be a good beginner project. The first step is to drill a hole down the center, the last step is to sand the finished cylinder. How can I get the indexer to turn like a standard lathe? It needs to run conti...

Looks very good.

Phil

Interesting, https://www.oneguyinashop.com/.
Thanks for posting

Phil

The driver was already installed.

Phil

This DUST collector was recommended by someone on the Shopbot forum.
https://www.pennstateind.com/store/DLHOODC2.html

Phil