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by rtibbs
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Tribute to the folks across the pond
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

Tribute to the folks across the pond

Starting to really “Dig” this diamond drag bit (Pun intended) so I created this one for the Vectric folks
11x11x.346 cast Acrylic with a Mahogany base 1.75 thick.

Ron
England.jpg
by rtibbs
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: tinnitus
Replies: 22
Views: 5679

Re: tinnitus

TReischl wrote:
Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:19 pm
Rej:

It is something that the more you concentrate on it, the more it will annoy you. Mine is 24/7. At first it about drove me nutz (well, nutzier actually) but after awhile, like a lot of things, it slips into the background for the most part.
+1
by rtibbs
Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:09 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: Toyota 4 cyl. Engine
Replies: 12
Views: 3574

Re: Toyota 4 cyl. Engine

A-MAZE-ING
by rtibbs
Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: tinnitus
Replies: 22
Views: 5679

Re: tinnitus

Pretty much inline with what others have said. Most likely brought it on from my past lives when I worked in higher noise levels and not wearing any type of ear protection. Hey, when you’re in your teens, twenties & thirties you’re invincible :mrgreen: Now that I’m too quickly approaching my eighti...
by rtibbs
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: tinnitus
Replies: 22
Views: 5679

Re: tinnitus

Pretty much inline with what others have said. Most likely brought it on from my past lives when I worked in higher noise levels and not wearing any type of ear protection. Hey, when you’re in your teens, twenties & thirties you’re invincible :mrgreen: Now that I’m too quickly approaching my eightie...
by rtibbs
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: working with metal
Replies: 29
Views: 5565

Re: working with metal

Brighten an otherwise dreary day. Oh wait, it’s sunny and approaching 82 degrees here......
by rtibbs
Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Vectric changes, another slant.
Replies: 8
Views: 2390

Re: Vectric changes, another slant.

What is a business? "The purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit" according to Webster. I learned early in life that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Someone has to pay. I no not many a business who will stay in business without making a profit. That being said some of us fo...
by rtibbs
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: First Diamond Drag Project
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

Re: First Diamond Drag Project

I know I'm way behind on using the diamond drag on acrylics but, ya gotta start sometime :mrgreen: 3/8 cast acrylic with a Koa wood base. Hummmm, I'll probably do more Hopefully I won't have the ding from the tab like on the top of this one :oops: W_Flash.jpg W_O Flash.jpg Great work .... be aware ...
by rtibbs
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: First Diamond Drag Project
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

Re: First Diamond Drag Project

Good info FixitMike. Thanks for your testing and for posting the results
May I ask what DDbit you used

Ron
by rtibbs
Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: working with metal
Replies: 29
Views: 5565

Re: working with metal

sharkcutup wrote:
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:36 pm
I

but show me someone who can afford one!!!
:
Sharkcutup
Mine happens to be a Bridgeport milling machine for metal work. You asked Shark......
by rtibbs
Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: First Diamond Drag Project
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

Re: First Diamond Drag Project

PRO4824 wrote:
Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:02 pm
That looks great!
Now I've got to buy a diamond drag bit.
Any suggestions on which one and where to buy? Thanks.
Bought mine off Ebay
Diamond drag bit.png
Ron
by rtibbs
Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: First Diamond Drag Project
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

First Diamond Drag Project

I know I'm way behind on using the diamond drag on acrylics but, ya gotta start sometime :mrgreen:
3/8 cast acrylic with a Koa wood base.

Hummmm, I'll probably do more
Hopefully I won't have the ding from the tab like on the top of this one :oops:
W_Flash.jpg
W_O Flash.jpg
by rtibbs
Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:55 am
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: The Classics by Michael Tyler
Replies: 15
Views: 4424

Re: The Classics by Michael Tyler

Thank you Michael for a neat project👍
by rtibbs
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Aspire - Gallery
Topic: The Classics by Michael Tyler
Replies: 15
Views: 4424

Re: The Classics by Michael Tyler

Joe, I'm sure there is probably an easier method however, this is how I did it: Book Spines.png I took dimensions from Michael's files for the individual books then cut the four different woods to those dimensions and edge glued them together. I then ran the toolpaths from the file. I left extra mat...
by rtibbs
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Newbie joining the merry throng !
Replies: 17
Views: 4106

Re: Newbie joining the merry throng !

+1 to what Adrian said and welcome to the Merry Throng The folks that hang out here are the friendliest, knowledgeable and most helpful group I’ve found. I guess we’ve all been where you are at some point. Beware though. Once you obtain your machine you will be hooked...... :D Ron PS, I’m in Florida...