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by sylvan356
Thu May 04, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Perpendicular Lines
Replies: 10
Views: 5515

Perpendicular Lines

I am having a senior moment. Can anyone tell me how to draw a perpendicular (90 degree) line from an existing line that is not parallel with the x or y axis? Thanks!
by sylvan356
Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Double sided tape
Replies: 8
Views: 4653

Re: Double sided tape

Best, freshest, and cheapest super glue from Starbond.(800) 900-4583 or starbond.com. 16 oz bottles for about $30. For the blue tape method get the super thin!
by sylvan356
Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Cutting acrylic
Replies: 4
Views: 3959

Re: Cutting acrylic

I cut very thin material all the time. The best hold down is masking tape and superglue as I detailed in an earlier post. Good luck!
by sylvan356
Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:14 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Line on material
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Re: Line on material

Thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions! Honestly, I never thought about tool deflection. I will try your suggestions to alleviate it tomorrow!
by sylvan356
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Line on material
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Line on material

Can anyone tell me why I am getting a line on the edge of my material when doing a profile cut? I have tried reversing direction and making a last pass in the opposite direction. Nothing seems to solve the problem! Thanks!!!
by sylvan356
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Gadgets - General
Topic: Circle Resize
Replies: 11
Views: 7297

Re: Circle Resize

Did you select them all before running the gadget?
by sylvan356
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Drawing a triangle
Replies: 20
Views: 10836

Re: Drawing a triangle

Steven -
Thanks for the info! I tried the formula creating a 3 sided polygon and inserting your formula for the diameter. 2 sides comes out perfectly but the third sides was longer than the other two.
Sylvan
by sylvan356
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Drawing a triangle
Replies: 20
Views: 10836

Re: Drawing a triangle

You are the man! It worked perfectly. Always learning!!!!
by sylvan356
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Drawing a triangle
Replies: 20
Views: 10836

Drawing a triangle

How do I draw an equilateral triangle with sides 4.33" long? I really appreciate the help!
by sylvan356
Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:10 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Aspire 3-D Modeling
Replies: 17
Views: 7260

Re: Aspire 3-D Modeling

I did the survey. Orlando for me!
Sylvan
by sylvan356
Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Thanks for attending
Replies: 14
Views: 6956

Re: Thanks for attending

The course was terrific! I came with three very specific questions and Mike and Gary answered them fully. I should add that there was as much I learned that I did not know I needed, but now I have the information. I would encourage anyone to attend these seminars with Michael and Gary. You will leav...
by sylvan356
Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Honing Guide
Replies: 2
Views: 2632

Re: Honing Guide

Very nice!!!
by sylvan356
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Gadgets - User Submissions
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Shapes
Replies: 16
Views: 25920

Re: Acoustic Guitar Shapes

Randall
Thanks!!!!
by sylvan356
Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Gadgets - User Submissions
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Shapes
Replies: 16
Views: 25920

Re: Acoustic Guitar Shapes

Randall - I have tried to use the VCarve file and am able to see all of the work you did there. Terrific! However, I want to use the Lua script. When I follow your instructions I get in the program exactly what you posted - what appears to be a jumbo shape. How do I modify the Lua script to look at,...
by sylvan356
Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Gadgets - User Submissions
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Shapes
Replies: 16
Views: 25920

Re: Acoustic Guitar Shapes

I can't wait to see what you have done! Thanks!!!