I set up a program to drill a series of 1/4" shelf pin holes. Works like a charm, except....all the holes are not round. Close but not. Could the software be modified to use a 1/4" spiral bit and do them in one pass - like a drill?
I set up a program to drill a series of 1/4" shelf pin holes. Works like a charm, except....all the holes are not round. Close but not. Could the software be modified to use a 1/4" spiral bit and do them in one pass - like a drill?
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Do it on a Mac.
Vietnam Vet '65-'66
I wish I knew the answer to your question pkunk so you would get an answer. I have been watching your question for the last day or so and wish someone would give you the correct answer. This is a good question. I just got my carvewright back today after it has been in the shop for the last week and am ready to start carving.
You should be able to override the drilling bit with a 1/4" ballnose when it prompts you for the bit, but I'll have to check into this.Originally Posted by pkunk
Are the ovals longer length-wise or width-wise? There might be a simple calibration fix that will resolve this problem.
Britt Yenne
CarveWright
Well sorta width wise...here's the fileOriginally Posted by yenne
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Do it on a Mac.
Vietnam Vet '65-'66
Why can't you just program it to drill 1/8 " holes and replace the 1/8 " bit with the same lenth 1/4" bit? later Daniel
1.187 Custom Woodworking for more than 40-years
Problems with oval-ized circles usually indicate either a excessive gear backlash or a calibration issue with the board position roller. You can vacuum the machine and clean the roller, but if the problem persists then its settings may need to be recalibrated. Let me know, and I'll ping Chris Morlier about how best to do this in the field.Originally Posted by pkunk
One way to check for sure is to use the Measure Board function to measure a longer board (like 48 inches) and compare to a tape measure.
Britt Yenne
CarveWright
I cleaned the machine & measured a 72 inch melamine board-dead on. The gears are tight as I had a slippage there awhile back and Chris walked me through the process of repair.Originally Posted by yenne
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Do it on a Mac.
Vietnam Vet '65-'66
Excellent! Are you still getting oval holes?Originally Posted by pkunk
Britt Yenne
CarveWright
yesOriginally Posted by yenne
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Do it on a Mac.
Vietnam Vet '65-'66
I think we've got a machine here doing the same thing, and we're investigating a fix.
Britt Yenne
CarveWright