Pocketing a long U shape
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Pocketing a long U shape
I want to make a long pencil holder to insert into my work bench
My question is...how do I create the U shape.
It would more less be a slot 4" wide X 20" wide at the top... (holding lots of markers pencils etc)
and taper to a 1.25 depth.
I have never used the fluting tool path...would this be the route to go?
Any pointers?
Thanks in advance
Daner
My question is...how do I create the U shape.
It would more less be a slot 4" wide X 20" wide at the top... (holding lots of markers pencils etc)
and taper to a 1.25 depth.
I have never used the fluting tool path...would this be the route to go?
Any pointers?
Thanks in advance
Daner
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
3 ways:
1. Moulding toolpath
2. Multiple parallel vectors with the fluting toolpath.
3. 3D carve a Clipart 3D tab (circular) (subtract).
3D carve example:
1. Moulding toolpath
2. Multiple parallel vectors with the fluting toolpath.
3. 3D carve a Clipart 3D tab (circular) (subtract).
3D carve example:
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
Here's an example using the Moulding Toolpath.
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
thanks for the help guys, John i could not see your file, I'm still using ver 10
I like the idea of using a large 1" cove bit and the molding tool path
I just need to understand how to draw the semi circle and enter it into the molding tool path
Thanks
I like the idea of using a large 1" cove bit and the molding tool path
I just need to understand how to draw the semi circle and enter it into the molding tool path
Thanks
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
Daner, here's the rail and profile along with the Moulding Toolpath. The rectangle was just so I could get the correct profile.
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
Another suggestion. Use a round nose bit and run a profile tool path on a single straight vector.
Phil
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
Hi Phil,
That would require an awfully big Ballnose! I think the slot is 4” wide.
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
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Re: Pocketing a long U shape
OK, Sorry. I didn't read the specs, just the question.
Phil