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    Update: First background Coat applied, next will...

    Update: First background Coat applied, next will be another layer or two and the hat
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    Love sign foam.... besides vacuuming up the mess...

    Love sign foam.... besides vacuuming up the mess and the millions of shocks I get from the router and my static self :eek:
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    Here is a minor update, got the sign routed and...

    Here is a minor update, got the sign routed and we are working on paint but thanks to advice given here I was able to achieve exactly what we needed. Thank you all for the help and I will post after...
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    Hey Robb, Thanks for the quick reply I was...

    Hey Robb,

    Thanks for the quick reply I was actually given an answer for this so I thought I would share!

    http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/how-to-tell-how-deep-v-carving-is
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    How can I tell the depth of the Vcarve when I...

    How can I tell the depth of the Vcarve when I cant set the depth of the cut? I attached a sample of the preview for reference
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    Hey Steve, I double checked and it is a V...

    Hey Steve,

    I double checked and it is a V Carve Toolpath not a pocket Toolpath.
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    Here is a 3d sample of what I get using the 60...

    Here is a 3d sample of what I get using the 60 degree bit I have
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    Thank you guys for the quick responses! I am...

    Thank you guys for the quick responses! I am using VCarve Pro 6.5 and using the 60 degree bit the preview is way off from to original. I would also like to see if you can recommend some bits I can...
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    My First Vcarve and hit a road block...

    Hello everyone! I am working on re creating this existing sign that was Vcarved from 1.5 Thick HDU. I have the filed design and am limited on my Vcarving bits. I am trying to make this work with...
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    Possible Machine Cailbration

    Hello everyone! Getting more familiar with my shopbot finally! Still having a couple different issues. When I send the shopbot from one side of the table to the order using only one axis in this...
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    Here are pictures as promised let me know what...

    Here are pictures as promised let me know what you think!! It was a headache but I made it happen some how some way. Just goes to show, "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind...
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    Hey Brady, Thank you for the advice your...

    Hey Brady,

    Thank you for the advice your wisdom is much appreciated. I am for this job actually creating a pocket with a .25" Single Flute Upcut Sprial bit. The finish has been incredibly well...
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    Whole heartily agree!! Now if only I could...

    Whole heartily agree!! Now if only I could convince the boss man..... :confused:
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    Well after many headaches, broken bits and well...

    Well after many headaches, broken bits and well COUNTLESS hours I have been able to produce the majority of this job so far. I am getting nervous when it comes to engraving this thick aluminum with...
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    http://www.onsrud.com/product/Item/m/search.html;j...

    http://www.onsrud.com/product/Item/m/search.html;jsessionid=FC2A126777E446FE87C3D73FAF4FB010?q=66-320

    This is a bit I am considering ordering for this job...
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    Well I attempted to run with these settings today...

    Well I attempted to run with these settings today and did not have proper material hold down so it trashed my sample and bit. I am going to decrease the pass cut depth which seemed to cause the...
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    Well here is the results of my first attempt, not...

    Well here is the results of my first attempt, not the best outcome but it is try number one. This Running a 2 Flute Solid Carbide .25" Bit at 1ips - .5Plunge - .02" Pass Depth a Ramp of .5" &...
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    I am using Vcarve 6.0 at the time and know the...

    I am using Vcarve 6.0 at the time and know the ramping tab I just never used it before. I will attempt to engrave on some scrap I have, what is a reccomendation for a bit? I believe Steve said...
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    Can anyone refer me to a tutorial regarding...

    Can anyone refer me to a tutorial regarding Ramping, I have absolutely no idea what this does or its purpose for routing. Thank you for all the tips Steve!
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    Thanks Dave! As stated I am still in the over...

    Thanks Dave! As stated I am still in the over demanding learning process with bits, speeds hold down etc. I have a 4' x 8' ShopBot with a PRTAlpha spindle controller. Not sure if there is more...
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    Aluminum Engraving Job

    Hello all! I have a need for some engraving done on 80 separate pieces of aluminum the size of each piece varies but maintains a height of 2" - 3". These are going to be basic names engraved .125"...
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    Hello my name is Joshua, and I would like to...

    Hello my name is Joshua, and I would like to attend this seminar. I sent an email and received no reply so figured I would post in here. Happy New YEAR!!!
  23. After much recalculation and setting up of the...

    After much recalculation and setting up of the machine I am still having issues with pocketing. As you will see in the pictures I am getting an uneven pocket all the way around. I am using a Single...
  24. Thank you guys for the suggestions, I will see if...

    Thank you guys for the suggestions, I will see if either of those help the situation. Would I need to resurface the board after these steps?
  25. Possible Z Axis Issue? ~ Newbie to this!!

    Hello Everyone,

    So basically my knowledge of the this ShopBot that has been bestowed upon me is still very minimal. I have trouble shot a few different issues and so far everything has been...
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