Scalloped

[chuckster]

I have a friend who is interested in a scalloped look for one of his art projects. Looks a lot like the backside of a seashell. Any ideas on how to carve something like this? The highest points would be about 3/4", I'd probably use foam first, then probably oak to get the full effect. Any help would be greatly helpful!

[Brady Watson]

Use a 2-rail sweep strategy with a cross-section in any 3D modelling program. Then toolpath with any 3D CAM software.

OR

Get an actual shell & probe with SB probe.

-B

[chuckster]

I think I better start saving some dough so I can get ArtCamPro....can this be done using VCarve Pro? I do have a probe and will try the 3d thing later. I have only used it for perimeter probing, not a 3d probe yet!

[fleinbach]

No, Vcarve pro does not do rail sweeps it is a 2D program. Cut 3D will do 3D cutting but the 3D profile needs to be drawn in another program.

[kfitz]

Download a trial version of Rhino3D to create your 3D model then import into Cut 3D.
http://rhino3d.com/

[chuckster]

Thanks for the input! The probing of the shell worked well, as did the Rhino trial version.

[jhicks]

Glad that worked out Chuck but dont forget the 3d designes one can purchase from James Booth. Many to select from at reasonable prices and he's a great guy to work with.

[chuckster]

I did send the info to James Booth and he gave me a descent price for the file! I think I am going with that option!