Thanks All for your thoughts. I think I will stick with the band saw and jig since I have no experience yet with the fluting tool path (I did look at the video on it) and I didn't grasp how I might...
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Thanks All for your thoughts. I think I will stick with the band saw and jig since I have no experience yet with the fluting tool path (I did look at the video on it) and I didn't grasp how I might...
Hi Eric,
re SketchUp and Aspire, 1) do your Job Setup 2) click Import Vectors 3) click on desired Sketchup file on your computer ( .skp) and open it. You should see similar to the photo I...
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Thanks for all input. If the image uploads correctly, it is a leg with a taper on each inside edge. I was hoping to 1) avoid the ragged edge left with a band saw (and I will need to build a...
Hi, I understand that the max Z height is 5.5 inches. Is there a chance I can cut 3 1/2 inch stock? Say from the aluminum bed surface? (I realize a spoil board would change the math).
I was...
Yes, I have a paid license for Fingermaker. Agree on wood prep to make the most of what I consider exquisite mathematical calculations of the software. I joint, plane, and drum sand my boards, and...
Eric, thanks for the explanations, some of it way over my head, but most made sense.
Mr. Burkhardt, thank you, yes I am able to now save it to a .csv file... but guess I won't be needing that...
I guess I've learned that Aspire can export to a G-code, but not open a G-code file...
I find SB3 frustrating, although I am somewhat comfortable in viewing files that I made with Aspire (dxf to...
I have the TAP files generated by Fingermaker and wanted to open them in Aspire, hoping to shift the pieces for optimal placement on my lumber piece.
I didn't see how I could import it (other...
Ya Scott,
I had read that thread yesterday and did a search for the file.... Only found it on AliBaba for $4... I had almost finalized the order when I aborted due to feeling uneasy... either...
Thanks Scott,
I installed Fingermaker. It looks more daunting, but I will check it out... I can't remember if it has sharp angles on the mortises and tenons, I think it might.
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Here is the mostly finished piece (still needs a topcoat). Old growth redwood with a live edge top, and the first time I tried a bit of glazing (I just added it to the leather; the cowboy...
Scott (Plaisted), I love the owl IN the log! Can that file be purchased somewhere? Kinda looks like Design&Make, but wasn't sure about the 'branch' inside the log. Nice work :)
I did a practice run, and it works, but I don't like the radiused internal right angles. Am I stuck with these? I find the sharp internal angles and sharp external angles grayed out when I hoped to...
Eric, I got rid of the file, but I just tried the gadget again, only this time I looked for the toolpath file, and sure enough, it was there. Thank you for suggesting that, I'm pretty sure that was...
Thanks Scott, for your suggestions. I had already progressed through the roughing. I really like your tip of previewing the toolpaths for different bits. I didn't realize one can view a toolpath...
After searching the forums I am going to start a long overdue project, a 3D model ~ 8x20 on old growth redwood (Praying Cowboys from Design & Make).
I was intrigued by the idea (if I understood...
Hi, I never wanted nor did I select the dovetails... I clicked on the Square Tabs box, because I wanted box joints, not dovetail joints. I did not see any toolpaths from the box generator???
That...
No, they were clearly cut as square tabs, everything at right angles, but thanks.
Has anyone used the Box Creator (v1.1) gadget successfully for square tabs?
I was excited to try out the Box Creator (v1.1), but alas the Square Tabs I profiled were way off. I wanted two inch square tabs, but the tabs came out 2.25" and the receiver space was only 1.75". ...
Thanks Scott, very helpful...
Hi, what is the convention for " 1.1,.5, 15K " ?? I recognize the 15K as the spindle speed but not the 1st or 2nd columns (? IPS).
I just ordered some 1/8 inch shank , 1/16 inch diameter with 0.375...
Thanks Scott! I have ordered the products and will print out the PDF.
Thanks Joe, I just watched the link you posted, and I was able to follow along, so I will probably try that out first. I hope I am able to recognize any 'pinching' Scott mentioned...I'm not sure I...
Scott, I did not have the vacuum going. I have the plexiglass side rails which catch most of the chips, and in general still hand vac intermittently on a job. My Desktop Max is still on the floor,...
Wow. Thank you, Scott, for your time and detailed explanation. I will see what I can do. Thank you again.