Cabinet Parts Pro

[jkaras2000]

Thanks Gene: I spent all day yesterday fooling around with and learning the software. The 3d visualization was helpful pointing out obvious mistakes I had made. I plan on using it to build a kitchen for a country home we are building. Drywall is next, so I am taking time to get comfortable with CPP. I understand how to change bit size, thanks so much. It really is pretty straight forward. One question I have is, how do I cope with not having a Vacuum table? Can I import DXF files to Aspire and use tabs? I woke up with that question this morning. I plan on building frameless cabs, and ordering raised panel doors and installing them afterwards. If I have any other questions, I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks so much. Joe

[gene]

You can import the dfx drawings into aspire , locate marks for screws and make cuts like .05 deep where you know that the cutters will not be cutting . Run the screw location file first , stop the machine , screw the material down and go from there, also you can cut the final cut out pass so it will only be cutting an really thin pass , They call it an onion skin . that way there is almost no laterial pressure on the material you re cutting, . I set mine up to do the back side dados first then the top and bottom blind dado then side then cut 2 % then the final cut out. Hope this helps

[gene]

If you are going to paint the cabinets its easy to make your own doors

[jkaras2000]

Thanks Gene: I like your ideas. I tried opening DXF CPP files in Aspire. I think I would have to reconfigure all the cuts. If i'm right, it's a lot of extra work. Maybe just using CPP and leaving an onion skin and or hold down screws would be easier. Still fooling around with things. Joe

[gene]

you will get it worked out . Just keep on pluggin away , soon enough you will be there .

[jkaras2000]

Well, I took my first shot at CPP this afternoon. I have reviewed the software, and I thought things were looking pretty good. I loaded up my PRS 4x8 and went to town. I did not make out so good. 1. My first attempt provided a broken 1/4" bit. Ouch! I was warned. 2. My second attempt, was with a 1/2" bit, and I figured I would be happily on my way. No such luck. My Shopbot which has been working flawlessly was jumping all over the place. I decided to call it a day. I went inside and made a pot of chily. I'm much calmer now, and can calmly reflect on my experience. I got a messege from the shopbot software saying "Parameter Value Above Range for VS--Setting to Upper Limit (12) I don't think that was a problem though. If anyone has any advice or ideas, I could surely use them. I do have the files for the cabinet that I tried to cut if anyone would like to take a look at them. Back to the Drawing Board. Joe.

[jerry_stanek]

Hopefully Ryan will chime in and help you out

[jkaras2000]

Yeah Jerry, I could use some troubleshooting. I'm hoping it's just something stupid on my part. That would be great if it was. Reminds me of when I was first assembling my bot, wiring it up etc. There were times when I thought I would never get it working. Best thing to do sometimes is just walk away, sleep on it, and wait for a moment of clairvoyance. Joe.

[mark_stief]

Joe
Send me the cut file I'll have a look at and see what going on If you can send your settings out of CPP also been using that program since "06" and I like it alot

[jkaras2000]

Thanks Mark: I'll send them to you. I think I'm just missing something. Joe