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    Default Is STL Importer the Proper Tool to Carve This Piece?

    I'm trying to understand if STL Importer is the proper tool for my application and if not, what is. Would someone be so kind to tell me if I'm on the right track?

    It seems like everything I see about STL importer is about slicing up a 3D model. I don't want to slice my 3D model, I want to put the whole thing INSIDE my blank piece of wood and carve the piece from both sides to complete it. I also want to put the standard carving patterns on one side like you would in CarveWright designer.

    If someone would just point me in the right direction I can usually pick it up from there. I just don't know where to go with my 3D model (.3ds file) to get it into designer and inside my carving board.

    The photos below show what I am trying to make with my CarveWright.

    Thanks in advance.

    Dan
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    Yes, I do this kind of work all the time. You will need to make 2 patterns, a front and a back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sk8nmike View Post
    Yes, I do this kind of work all the time. You will need to make 2 patterns, a front and a back.
    Do you know how I get there from my 3D model? How do I turn that into 2 patterns? Is this where the slicing comes into play?

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    Cool 2 sided carve

    Hi Dan,

    Is this something like what you're trying to Carve?
    I just made up the dimensions 6x9x.375,
    and added text on one side and a graphic on the other.
    It's all done in CW Designer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenm810 View Post
    Hi Dan,

    Is this something like what you're trying to Carve?
    I just made up the dimensions 6x9x.375,
    and added text on one side and a graphic on the other.
    It's all done in CW Designer.
    Thats exactly what I'm looking to do except I need EXTREMELY accurate, predetermined curves and angles. It's easy to do in my 3D modeling software. I guess I better take another look at what designer can do. Thanks for your input.

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    Anyone else know if I can accomplish my goal with STL Importer?

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    3DS to STL to Designer= WOW!

    LG


    Quote Originally Posted by 5twenty View Post
    I'm trying to understand if STL Importer is the proper tool for my application and if not, what is. Would someone be so kind to tell me if I'm on the right track?

    It seems like everything I see about STL importer is about slicing up a 3D model. I don't want to slice my 3D model, I want to put the whole thing INSIDE my blank piece of wood and carve the piece from both sides to complete it. I also want to put the standard carving patterns on one side like you would in CarveWright designer.

    If someone would just point me in the right direction I can usually pick it up from there. I just don't know where to go with my 3D model (.3ds file) to get it into designer and inside my carving board.

    The photos below show what I am trying to make with my CarveWright.

    Thanks in advance.

    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by liquidguitars View Post
    3DS to STL to Designer= WOW!

    LG
    Is that a yes? BTW, LG, I'm trying to do what you do, only with drums.
    Last edited by 5twenty; 02-17-2010 at 08:49 PM.

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    Default Curved wood

    I have just spent several days trying to clean up my shop. In the process I ran across quite a few pieces of wood that were shaped like that.
    Send me the sizes that you are after and I'll check my inventory!
    Ken,
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    Quote Originally Posted by DocWheeler View Post
    I have just spent several days trying to clean up my shop. In the process I ran across quite a few pieces of wood that were shaped like that.
    Send me the sizes that you are after and I'll check my inventory!
    Good one, Ken!
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