mtylerfl
03-11-2012, 04:38 PM
Hello,
Here is the February 2012 project I created for Aspire 3.5 owners. It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/2012/02-feb-nickel/nickel.html
Experience a taste of “Western Americana” with this unique coin bank! The bank was inspired by the original design of the “Buffalo” nickel which was released in the United States in 1913. The coin bank project comes complete with supporting project files and a printable PDF document detailing the process step by step. The project is compatible with Aspire 3.5 (or newer versions) and measures 10" in diameter by 3" thick, the coin-access base is approximately 1.5" tall.
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!
• I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software.
• I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing & Cuts: 1/4" EM
Finishing: 1/8" BN
Scoop: 1/4" BN
Divots & Drills: 1/8" EM*
* the cutting length of the 1/8" EM should be at least .77”
or the included Alternate_Bank_Rings.crv3d file uses a 90° V-Bit instead, if you don't own a 1/8" EM
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my Indian Head-Buffalo Nickel Bank sample made from Select Pine:
• Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
(50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
• Applied 2 coats of Sculpt Nouveau Silver B formula, followed by 2 coats of Sculpt Nouveau Smart Coat clear Satin, then a coat of black wax. The wax was wiped off to highlight the carving details. (NOTE: No clearcoat can be applied over the Sculpt Nouveau wax...the wax is the final coat for the coin)
• Minwax English Chestnut stain #233 on the Base and several coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss (on the Base only)
Here is the February 2012 project I created for Aspire 3.5 owners. It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/2012/02-feb-nickel/nickel.html
Experience a taste of “Western Americana” with this unique coin bank! The bank was inspired by the original design of the “Buffalo” nickel which was released in the United States in 1913. The coin bank project comes complete with supporting project files and a printable PDF document detailing the process step by step. The project is compatible with Aspire 3.5 (or newer versions) and measures 10" in diameter by 3" thick, the coin-access base is approximately 1.5" tall.
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!
• I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software.
• I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing & Cuts: 1/4" EM
Finishing: 1/8" BN
Scoop: 1/4" BN
Divots & Drills: 1/8" EM*
* the cutting length of the 1/8" EM should be at least .77”
or the included Alternate_Bank_Rings.crv3d file uses a 90° V-Bit instead, if you don't own a 1/8" EM
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my Indian Head-Buffalo Nickel Bank sample made from Select Pine:
• Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat
(50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
• Applied 2 coats of Sculpt Nouveau Silver B formula, followed by 2 coats of Sculpt Nouveau Smart Coat clear Satin, then a coat of black wax. The wax was wiped off to highlight the carving details. (NOTE: No clearcoat can be applied over the Sculpt Nouveau wax...the wax is the final coat for the coin)
• Minwax English Chestnut stain #233 on the Base and several coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss (on the Base only)