Help in design

[Ike]

I have been trying to design a spoke wheel. That the CW will cut out the whole thing. I have an example and it is simple, but I can get the center to cut out without removing the spokes. This is what I have and what I would like if I is possible?

I hope I am stating what I want clear enough? Basically the inside cut out leaving the spokes.

Ike

[AskBud]

I have been trying to design a spoke wheel. That the CW will cut out the whole thing. I have an example and it is simple, but I can get the center to cut out without removing the spokes. This is what I have and what I would like if I is possible?

I hope I am stating what I want clear enough? Basically the inside cut out leaving the spokes.

Ike

Ike,
I see 1" stock and version 1.15.
Do you want the same thing on both sides? If so try a 2 sided carve using just the "Wheel-2" pattern.. Be careful as you have your spokes inset by 1/2 inch and a 2 sided carve will wipe them out on 1" wood. Your inner circle is also set at 1/2", that will need changed as well. If the Back side is flat the above does not apply. It could be a single sided pattern on 3/4" stock.

If thicker, it will be a 2 sided project and you may need to make your own tabs for the outer circle. The outer circle needs to change to a carved line rather than a cut-out.

You are almost correct. The "cut-out" should be the empty area between the spokes.

I set up one "Connected Line" Right triangle and then changed the "Form" on the outer leg to an Arc and made it conform to the inner circle. I then made it a Carve Region and used the "Pierce" Icon.

I hope I made this reply clear enough for you.
AskBud

[AskBud]

So far, I have not found how to place tabs on Ike's outer wheel cut, can someone enlighten me?
AskBud

[bjbethke]

I have been trying to design a spoke wheel. That the CW will cut out the whole thing. I have an example and it is simple, but I can get the center to cut out without removing the spokes. This is what I have and what I would like if I is possible?

I hope I am stating what I want clear enough? Basically the inside cut out leaving the spokes.

Ike

Is this what you are looking for?

[HighTechOkie]

Is this what you are trying to accomplish?

Rob

[hotpop]

Bud,

Tabs won't work to hold the scrap pieces in place on a two sided project since they get cut off when then second side starts cutting. What you need to do is place some small rectangles say 1/4" X 1" across the cutting path. Select region on each rectangle then set the depth to 0.00. You need to do the same thing on the opposite side at the exact locations as the other side.

[Ike]

BJ and Rob yes that is what I am looking for, thank you! I had a brain fart, I didn't think of just overlapping the spokes into the wheel to keep it attached.

Bud sorry I don't think we are on the same page. I not looking for a 2 sided project I and designing a wheel barrel planter project and was simply trying to keep the spokes as one cut from the board. Rather then cutting the wheel and attaching the spokes after.

Ike

[AskBud]

Bud,

Tabs won't work to hold the scrap pieces in place on a two sided project since they get cut off when then second side starts cutting. What you need to do is place some small rectangles say 1/4" X 1" across the cutting path. Select region on each rectangle then set the depth to 0.00. You need to do the same thing on the opposite side at the exact locations as the other side.

I understand the method of assigning rectangles/circles to make my tabs in the various versions. The question is,"How do I get the TAB Option to activate on version 1.15" What situation/setting does it apply to? So far, I have not see anything that it works on. What am I missing?Tab Option
AskBud

[AskBud]

BJ and Rob yes that is what I am looking for, thank you! I had a brain fart, I didn't think of just overlapping the spokes into the wheel to keep it attached.

Bud sorry I don't think we are on the same page. I not looking for a 2 sided project I and designing a wheel barrel planter project and was simply trying to keep the spokes as one cut from the board. Rather then cutting the wheel and attaching the spokes after.

Ike

Sorry Ike,
From your original post, I presumed that you wanted the spokes inset, and it appeared that you might be thinking of a 2sided carve as well.
AskBud

[Ike]

Sorry Ike,
From your original post, I presumed that you wanted the spokes inset, and it appeared that you might be thinking of a 2sided carve as well.
AskBud

No Bud just want a wheel the inside of the spokes can be cut out using the CW. I am coming up with wheel barrel planter project I hope to sell. The wheel is strictly for looks so the front will look the same as the back. It will be able to move, but not for using as a wooden wheel barrel.

I will post the final results soon

Ike