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I missed this post earlier, but there is one downside to a spindle upgrade worth mentioning.

If one is used to a a noisy router, especially wearing hearing protection, it is all to easy to...

I type to slow or too much. Sorry for the repeated info.

Scott,


"I thought I could zero the Z axis to the table top and then, using a pocketing tool path, get the Bot to make my cut to a desired finished thickness rather than a cut depth."

For...

Hi Gerald,

In cutting a part, the physical zero of the machine needs to match the mounted material and the part design. If, in PW, the X and Y zero are in the lower left, then you must tell the...

I have just been given several 3 inch thick end grain ovals cut from a medium size walnut tree that are destined for firewood or some nice 3D animals hanging on cabin walls. These are small enough...

Are you trying to do the clipart as an island that stands proud of the base material, by clearing an area around the vector outline? Or?

Unlike some other software, Part Wizard will not...

Travis,

There are many ways to cut clip art, each giving different effects It can be done by cutting along vectors, by V carving, or by clearing areas, perhaps with beveled sides. If, as it...

Like Raymond, I have ACP although my version is older, and I can not justify an upgrade or maintenance fee given the price and my mostly hobby use.

I can have Aspire for $900 now or much more...

I'm thinking I should give it a try. Come winter, I have a walkout freezer.

I have had Artcam Pro version 8 for several years now, but the learning curve for a part timer is significant. I am finally using the more advanced 3d features with some confidance.

Early on,...

I use Briwax regularly to add depth to 3D carvings.

Eric has the math right, but each party in the discussion may be using different terminology.

A small bit with a given percentage of bit diameter as stepover will have less rill height than a...

Erik's suggestion of a very small bit with modest stepover seems to be in contradiction with Steve's large ball end/smaller stepover. Which is right? After some thought, I think they both are,...

Randall,

My technique needs work also, but I would like to talk over what works for me and what doesn't. See you there.

Jim

John,

Assuming you know the end position for each name, as your post suggests, consider editing each Name.sbp file to stop with the router positioned there plus an inch. Instead of the normal...

John,

I have done a bit more thinking on your project. The 2x4s will be far from flat when you get them and vcarving demands a flat surface. Join and plane the stock flat before attaching to...

Can't resist. Put the 2x4 on the Bot.

I generally use a 1/2 shaft 90 degree bit from Rockler. When on sale they are an extremely good buy. and they work well. The heavier shaft allows a more...

Sort of off topic, but related. Anyone have a foodsafe stain/method to recommend?

Nick,
I have had success fixing cutting errors with a sharp carving chisel followed by careful sanding. The right answer is a real fix but this could save the material.

The toolpath is a...

Gary,

The Vector Art Mega collection is ideal for cutting along vector at fixed depth (line art) and for Vcarving, provided you select appropriate sets of vectors. I would not be without it.
...

Maybe WWW.woodline.com?

For normal V carving, depth is automatically set based on both:
a. width of the vector at a point
b. carving bit angle

More precisely, cut depth (D)at any point in the letter is: ...

With the price of oil steadily increasing, a Swarf to ethanol cconversion might be viable.

Alex,

I suspect you have checked based on previous posts. But my out of round issues, caused by slipping pinion, sound much like yours. I had been V carving lettering and doing general...

As others have said, starting at the desired line can result in Paco's "loooonnnngggg cut". One approch to prevent this is to start a few lines early.
Stealing from Paco's example say the present...