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    Music "Bandsaw" Box

    Have not posted many projects lately but this one was a bit unique. It's not a typical bandsaw box as the back layers were cut out with trim bits. Box is hickory, staves are walnut set in 3/4", clef...
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    Yes, several of my programs had this issue....

    Yes, several of my programs had this issue. Windows 10 needs to be updated and installed.
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    You can get the jeweler's type abrasive brushes...

    You can get the jeweler's type abrasive brushes cheaper than the dremels, you have to deal with a mandrel but you can also stack several on if you like. Some of the sets you get finer grits than you...
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    Swing eye bolt / flat head bolt / flat eye...

    Swing eye bolt / flat head bolt / flat eye bolt... Like many fasteners, there are many different names.
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    I thought up a jig to make a triangular-shaped...

    I thought up a jig to make a triangular-shaped keyholes (Though I might not be the first to come up with it). It works great for heavier items as it allows the use of cabinet type screws or the like....
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    Ah, I totally missed that it came with the bit,...

    Ah, I totally missed that it came with the bit, despite reading the description a few times - that does make the price reasonable. Well, if you need the bit...
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    I wasn't saying the keyhole bit doesn't need...

    I wasn't saying the keyhole bit doesn't need special programming (though early on users did find ways to do it with basic software, understandably not as safe that way). I was saying IMO the keyhole...
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    I am ok with the add-on method, but have always...

    I am ok with the add-on method, but have always seen the CW add-ons as a bit "kludgy". I don't think I should have to purchase the pro version for an upgrade in centerline. I'll never use the keyhole...
  9. Scanfont/TypeTool was the software I bought and...

    Scanfont/TypeTool was the software I bought and tried at first but Designer choked (as in would not show the object at all in Designer or would only show it if it was real small, like 1/2" - if you...
  10. If I remember correctly, you can't try the vector...

    If I remember correctly, you can't try the vector groups feature in the V3 demo software. If I am wrong, there's still no way to actually carve anything to test the quality without paying.

    I have...
  11. Thread: Rattleback

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    I am still making these when I get an urge to do...

    I am still making these when I get an urge to do so, the last ones out of hickory which looked nice. Usually I just give them away. I am still carving them sideways with good results and should make...
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    This happens to me (nearly) every time I restart...

    This happens to me (nearly) every time I restart my comoputer. 75% of the time I can reload a saved license file and it works, sometimes I can download a new license file from the CW site and have...
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    If you buy a new one and then return your old...

    If you buy a new one and then return your old one, supposedly they will give you money back ($40?) for the old one.
  14. Thread: AC Switch bypass

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    The switches do come apart if you're careful. My...

    The switches do come apart if you're careful. My control side switch appeared to have failed twice from sawdust. Appeared meaning I took it apart, there was dust in there, I blew it out and it worked...
  15. Thread: AC Switch bypass

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    I bypassed both of my switches a couple years ago...

    I bypassed both of my switches a couple years ago as well and am happy with my decision. As with all tools, pay attention and keep your fingers away from the spinny things.
    I also have LED lights...
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    Nice idea. It looks like there is enough recess...

    Nice idea. It looks like there is enough recess in the back for this to fit a standard plate? I'd think it would not be safe to use wood alone as a cover plate.
  17. I still have a lot to do, but the walls came out...

    I still have a lot to do, but the walls came out pretty well overall. Lot of carving hours though! I even carved some spiral stair treads.
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    If you want to ensure the medalion sits on the...

    If you want to ensure the medalion sits on the outside edge, you can drill two holes with the inner one being deeper, or drill the inner one and a cut path on the outer, insetting to acheive 4"..
  19. Agreed, not so friendly, but it actually could be...

    Agreed, not so friendly, but it actually could be a great tool to make "dashes" with, which the vertical lines of the brick pattern are. One straight vector, so it's all lined up. It was just a bear...
  20. Understood, but the rout tool is functioning...

    Understood, but the rout tool is functioning perfectly (abeit slow) the way I have it at the moment, so as long as I can do these 6 more sections I'll be done with it. Anything else I need to do with...
  21. You can make vectors into a pattern in 1.187 as...

    You can make vectors into a pattern in 1.187 as well, and I thought about doing that. I posted a sample in post #15 above, but didn't test it, mainly because I feared there would be a difference in...
  22. Well, I'm back to doing things the way I started....

    Well, I'm back to doing things the way I started.

    Trying the horizontal lines individually was a fail. Instead of routing down to the end, then routing back up, the machine decided to do all the...
  23. I tend to agree, for speed minimizing the pauses...

    I tend to agree, for speed minimizing the pauses makes a big difference, and it appears all or most objects create a pause afterward. Added bonus is a little less wear on the machine. The downside of...
  24. Interesting. So, again adding time for coffee...

    Interesting. So, again adding time for coffee breaks, which adds up to about 1:15, total of 2:34, that should carve faster than what I am doing.

    Even more interesting is that I am able to open,...
  25. This particular project is one bit, so that...

    This particular project is one bit, so that lessens that issue. And 10 minutes is generally no big deal, but 2.75 hours added onto a 2 hour project is quite undesirable!
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