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by flying_flip
Mon May 15, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Zero shift at end of project?
Replies: 15
Views: 9426

Re: Zero shift at end of project?

Sounds like the router climbed in the bracket as the project progressed.
I had this happen on my Pirahna.
Replaced the bracket, same thing.
Added sandpaper between router and bracket, and no slips.
by flying_flip
Mon May 15, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: How to create a letter with a tabs for laser cutting
Replies: 6
Views: 5676

Re: How to create a letter with a tabs for laser cutting

Mike-S wrote:If you are just using .dxf vectors, you could node edit parts of the lines to make solid tabs.
Below is probably an easier way.
the circle Idea is fantastic.
I will use this, when I get my laser attachment.

Phil
by flying_flip
Fri May 12, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: How to create a letter with a tabs for laser cutting
Replies: 6
Views: 5676

Re: How to create a letter with a tabs for laser cutting

If you are talking about the Inside of letters like 'P' then I would suggest inserting tabs in your toolpath.
It would be the same no matter what font you use.

Phil
by flying_flip
Wed May 10, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Dog Paw bowl
Replies: 12
Views: 10059

Re: Dog Paw bowl

These look great, but my dogs will need 12 inches around, and 6 inches deep
(German Shepard, and Rotweiller)
:wink:

Great Job.

Phil
by flying_flip
Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: cnc pirrana
Replies: 9
Views: 5754

Re: cnc pirrana

The way I read this is; 1. You've created Tool paths, and saved the files to a USB Thumb Drive. 2. You then take the USB Thumb Drive to the machine, and you are not seeing the TAP files. The Piranha only reads USB Thumb Drives of 8GB or smaller. The drive must be formatted to FAT, for the machine to...
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

Just scrap wood at this point. My wife's only comment when looking at the first piece was , "why did you use a piece so thick (3/4"). My answer was I didn't want to work on thin wood, until I got use to the machine. (she was suggesting 1/4" underlayment) If I did use 1/4" it would have cut well into...
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

First attempt at uploading.

Here is the result from first cuts.
the top sign turned out great (I'm sure I can improve later)
The Second board shows the cut started on the "away" portion of the tile, then the router dropped, i believe the front clamp gave at the same time...
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

btw...
At what "magic" point can I post images?

Thanks,

Phil
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

I did spell it correctly on the Vectric Job. I have zero experience on CNC, but have 30+ years in Information Technology, with 7 weeks of Vectric Tutorials. I do realize I am a newbie, and have a lot to learn. I am going to be very watchful, and conservative of Feed and Speeds, Material Setup, Zeroi...
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

Thanks. The sand paper sounds like a "grit" idea. I have been on the forum gather quite a wealth of information, this one included . I had to wait 7 weeks to get the machine, so had lots of time to research and built projects with the software. At about 5 years from retirement (fingers crossed), I a...
by flying_flip
Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: New Machine Arrived

or... The First Cut is the Deepest. I got the machine all setup last night, and marked up a project. Toolpath was a simple VCarve, but Tiled. My wife asked for a sign that stated "Veterens Lunch". I decided to use 1"x4"x3/4" scrap stock, I had laying around. (Design was text on 2 rows, Material Setu...
by flying_flip
Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: New Machine Arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

New Machine Arrived

My first CNC machine (Pirahna FX) just arrived last night.

While I was cutting the box open, my wife enters the room, and says, "How long before you have it setup, I have a sign I want you to make, and I need it by Thursday morning."

And the adventure begins... :shock:

Phil
by flying_flip
Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: cribbage board
Replies: 20
Views: 12036

Re: cribbage board

This is fantastic. Could I also receive the file for the bottom?

flying_flip at yahoo dot com

Thanks,