Help how to create a Vcarve of my logo.

[gundog]

I have been trying to figure out how to create a V carve of my logo I was able to create a file from the logo but I am not sure what to do to make a workable toolpath. Here is what I have I will include a picture of the logo in PDF & a Aspire one line of the logo. How do I turn this into a vcarve file?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

It will not let me load the DXF of the logo because it is too big.

[Brady Watson]

Trace out the dark blue portions. Make sure they are closed vectors. Then apply a v-carving toolpath. Not everything looks good v-carved. And...auto-trace isn't the best tool depending on the job.

Since you already have this as a DXF, just parse out everything but the sections that are dark blue.

-B

[khaos]

I have been trying to figure out how to create a V carve of my logo I was able to create a file from the logo but I am not sure what to do to make a workable toolpath. Here is what I have I will include a picture of the logo in PDF & a Aspire one line of the logo. How do I turn this into a vcarve file?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

It will not let me load the DXF of the logo because it is too big.


How about this? 3 bits needed: 60, 90, & 30

[tmerrill]

The PDF contains all the vectors you need. Just import it into Aspire.

If you are going to make it large enough, I would suggest using 2D toolpaths, such as profiles and pockets to create a sign that is 3D in appearance.

Here is a sample to look at. The larger you want to make it, the better to apply this approach because you can use larger diameter bits. If you want it small, then v-carving would be your best approach.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8954669/Miller%20Marine%20logo.zip

I feel the raised design will be easier to paint also, but that is my opinion.

Tim

[gc3]

here is a quick try...

[gundog]

Wow thanks guys I have never Vcarved anything before I only have one Vcarve bit that came with my starter kit. I guess I over simplified the process. I really liked the way those came out I was hoping to make one for my booth at an upcoming show but I may have bit off too much with making some other parts for my booth.

I have been saving a old solid oak table top for making a large sign for the shows I do that will be later.

Will plywood do OK making something like this or do I need to use a solid hardwood? I was thinking of trying to Vcarve it into some birch plywood that I am making some displays from.

I machine plastic all the time on my Shopbot and I don't do much wood working so excuse my rookie questions please.

Joe that is exactly what I had in mind. I like the others too.

Thanks Mike

[myxpykalix]

If you are going to relief carve something you really can't use plywood because of the layers and voids but you can vcarve pretty good. If i were you i'd go for some type of design like i laid out to mimic a boat hull. The design and cutting would be very simple and at least to me, be more dramatic then flat hanging signs.:D

[khaos]

Wow thanks guys I have never Vcarved anything before I only have one Vcarve bit that came with my starter kit. I guess I over simplified the process. I really liked the way those came out I was hoping to make one for my booth at an upcoming show but I may have bit off too much with making some other parts for my booth.

I have been saving a old solid oak table top for making a large sign for the shows I do that will be later.

Will plywood do OK making something like this or do I need to use a solid hardwood? I was thinking of trying to Vcarve it into some birch plywood that I am making some displays from.

I machine plastic all the time on my Shopbot and I don't do much wood working so excuse my rookie questions please.

Joe that is exactly what I had in mind. I like the others too.

Thanks Mike

You can use plywood The layers may create some confusion or a great effect you wont know till you cut it. Thinner layers usually look OK. The cut files I included make a .25 " cuts so you could use a solid 3/8 to half inch plank. Use the outline enlarged to make a badge type deal ...

I would recommend getting a 90, you have a 60 from the starter and a 30. I used the 30 for the smaller letters.

I made this is aspire. I couldn't get the results I wanted with the vectors from the pdf so I screen shot the image and traced the white and dark blue colors. I thought about making a 3d image using the colors as a depth but you said VCarve so there it is. :)