Mayan calendar

[Pratyeka]

I have made a Mayan calendar ptn. Thing is that there's so much intricate details that to get a good carving, the board has to be 28" X 28". So I'm planning to make it 4 sections of 14" X 14", soon...

[rjustice]

I have made a Mayan calendar ptn. Thing is that there's so much intricate details that to get a good carving, the board has to be 28" X 28". So I'm planning to make it 4 sections of 14" X 14", soon...

Very cool!... If the depth of the carving isnt too deep you could try one of my 1/8" 60 deg "V" bits that come to a dead sharp point. It might suprise you how crisp it will come out with the new chuck.

Ron

[Pratyeka]

Very cool!... If the depth of the carving isnt too deep you could try one of my 1/8" 60 deg "V" bits that come to a dead sharp point. It might suprise you how crisp it will come out with the new chuck.

Ron

I made the depth at .150". I'm still fine tuning this pattern. I will have to test it by carving a small section first. That's a big project, I just can't see this thing being done on a 6" dia piece of wood;)... I have a big empty wall at home and that would be just the thing.

[rjustice]

I made the depth at .150". I'm still fine tuning this pattern. I will have to test it by carving a small section first. That's a big project, I just can't see this thing being done on a 6" dia piece of wood;)... I have a big empty wall at home and that would be just the thing.

It is a very cool design, I would love to see it when you are complete.

Happy Carving,

Ron

[bdehoyos]

I have made a Mayan calendar ptn. Thing is that there's so much intricate details that to get a good carving, the board has to be 28" X 28". So I'm planning to make it 4 sections of 14" X 14", soon...

Beautiful design, only that it is not the "Mayan Calendar" but the "Aztec Calendar"

[Pratyeka]

Beautiful design, only that it is not the "Mayan Calendar" but the "Aztec Calendar"

Yeah, I know, I just kept the filename it had when I found it. Lots of misinformation floating around this subject on the web.

I have found another pic that will be easier to work with here (http://baktun.org/maya-tales-history-culture/), if anyone else want's to have a go at it... develop your photo touchup skills

[Pratyeka]

So here is the link to this huge pattern (2.75MB) of the aztec calendar (http://rapidshare.com/files/253243481/Aztec_calendar_01.ptn).
The picture is only part of the pattern so that you can see the details.
Who will be the first to carve this? Post pics please.

[twinpeaksenterprises, LLC]

I too thought it was an "Aztec calender". I have a picture of an Aztec calendar that is or is similar to that. Maybe Mayan and Aztec is the same thing, im not sure, excuse my ignorance. Anyways wanted to comment on this cause its "awesome" and the intrincacy is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[RayTrek]

Hi Pratyeka

Another great project you have presented for us.
This is one that will be put well up on the list.
I picked up the pattern and was looking at making it 21” X 21” with a carrier board
Half on 11.250 X 22.00 and the other half on the same size board
Thanks for your efforts shared
The Aztec wheel is another project have been researching and would like to do some day
Cheers
Ray Ver1.150

[Pratyeka]

Thanks to all for the kind words. I think it would look great on a table top, under glass. It's one of those piece that the bigger it is, the greater the impact...

[RayTrek]

Pratyeka,

Here it is, 21.5” diameter .250 depth set at best took 4 hours each half at best
And was carved in select pine
Wow - very little chip out and the detail blows me away great job on the pattern
Thanks for sharing it with us
Ray

[Pratyeka]

WOW is right! I didn't think it would come out nice at .250 depth. I'm doing it in mdf at 14" dia, ~.080" depth. The machine is on pause at 66% while I'm at work, so far really good also, very fine details, no chip out.

I'm really happy the way the details came out. Did you carve at best or ultimate? How long a carve was it? Thanks for the photos, great job.

[Tom75]

that look great nice job well done:-D

[mtylerfl]

WOW is right! I didn't think it would come out nice at .250 depth. I'm doing it in mdf at 14" dia, ~.080" depth. The machine is on pause at 66% while I'm at work, so far really good also, very fine details, no chip out.

I'm really happy the way the details came out. Did you carve at best or ultimate? How long a carve was it? Thanks for the photos, great job.


It does look GREAT! He carved on "Best" and he said it was 4 hours for each half. (Also, it is "Optimal" not "Ultimate" for the name of the highest setting.;))

I like the Eagle clock and Sailboat in the background, too!

[swhitney]

I like the Eagle clock and Sailboat in the background, too!

nice pick-up... I had to go back and take a second peek

All looks Very Nice!!

[liquidguitars]

thats so cool,

How long can you keep it on your wall until the calender expires ? :)

LG

[cnsranch]

How long can you keep it on your wall until the calender expires ?

Till the end of May(an):mrgreen:

[liquidguitars]

:)

I bet he could sell em. get the fake rock spray, cut some stress marks..

I am digging the STL inporter.. :)

LG

[chebytrk]

Till the end of May(an):mrgreen:

Isn't it supposed to be Dec 21, 2012? I think that's what's been said about the end of the world according to Mayan and Aztec Calendars.

[Dhaffner]

I have to carve one of these for a friend who is putting a "indiana jones" theme room together in his basement...
I think the stone paint is a great idea.

[Pratyeka]

completed the carving of the calendar on MDF, dia 14", depth .150", quality Best, 3.5hrs carving time.

I guess that is the minimum size for this carving, as any smaller would loose much of the finer details using the 1/16" carving bit.

Certainly a conversation piece at any size. Now, table top or wall plaque? 28" or 42"

More pics on my blog.

[rjustice]

completed the carving of the calendar on MDF, dia 14", depth .150", quality Best, 3.5hrs carving time.

I guess that is the minimum size for this carving, as any smaller would loose much of the finer details using the 1/16" carving bit.

Certainly a conversation piece at any size. Now, table top or wall plaque? 28" or 42"

More pics on my blog.

Gorgeous work Pratyeka!!!

[Kenm810]

chebytrk,

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[Pratyeka]

chebytrk,

Yep that's what some Folks Say --- ;) --- I just Checked Friday December 21, 2012 --- could be worse, might been Friday the 13th



I just see it as a nice carving. Our current "modern" calendar ends every year on dec 31... no end of world yet... Their cycle ends in 2012, it will just reset to 0, just like new year.

[Kenm810]

Great, I really didn't want something like that ruining a good weeked!! :razz:


Ps. --- ru·in (rhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/oomacr.gifhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gifhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gifn)
n. 1. Total destruction or disintegration, either physical, moral, social, or economic.
2. A cause of total destruction.
3. a. The act of destroying totally.
b. A destroyed person, object, or building.
4. The remains of something destroyed, disintegrated,

[rjustice]

Great, I really didn't want something like that ruining a good weeked!! :razz:


Ps. --- ru·in (rhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/oomacr.gifhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gifhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gifn)
n. 1. Total destruction or disintegration, either physical, moral, social, or economic.
2. A cause of total destruction.
3. a. The act of destroying totally.
b. A destroyed person, object, or building.
4. The remains of something destroyed, disintegrated,

I'm not sure here, but it seems as though you are digging a deeper hole Ken!...LOL

How bout' GM being out of bankrupcy???... thats good news for the economy!

[RayTrek]

Pratyeka

Wow I say, back at you – Looks Great!
There is a lot of mystery pertaining to the calendar its entertaining to wonder about it

Thanks again and I can’t wait to see your table.

[Kenm810]

I Know Ron,

It just struck me a little funny --- there was a TV show about all of it just last night. :wink:

I think all of Pratyeka's Patterns and carvings are always top Notch
And I plan to carve the Calendar Pattern as soon as I can.
It will fit in very nicely with a few other pre-columbian art pieces I have.

[rjustice]

I Know Ron,

I think all of Pratyeka's Patterns and carvings are always top Notch
And I plan to carve the Calendar Pattern as soon as I can.
It will fit in very nicely with a few other pre-columbian art pieces I have.

I completely agree. Once i put my machine back together from being a guinea pig, i definitely want to carve this one. I have a close friend that has his entire house decorated in pre-combian art... some real, some fakes :) but all beautiful works of art. I think he might appreciate this one if finished just right!

I look forward to the next outstanding piece!

Thanks again Pratyeka!

Ron

[TerryT]

I always thought that was just a load of crap. Until this year, that is. Now.... don't know, just might be. We can't keep spending money at the current rate until 2012. If China decides to collect what we owe them... who knows, might not need another calendar.

[Pratyeka]

I completely agree. Once i put my machine back together from being a guinea pig, i definitely want to carve this one. I have a close friend that has his entire house decorated in pre-combian art... some real, some fakes :) but all beautiful works of art. I think he might appreciate this one if finished just right!

I look forward to the next outstanding piece!

Thanks again Pratyeka!

Ron

:oops: Gosh! You're all welcome! I'm working on a base for that calendar, so that it will be free-standing... Will look nice in the office.

[Pratyeka]

I have uploaded the .png of the Aztec calendar pattern on rapidshare, so anyone willing to download it (it's over 7MB) can import it in their pattern editor, whatever the version.
Aztec calendar.png (http://rapidshare.com/files/256671053/Aztec_Calendar_01.png)
Update on my carving on mdf, I'm spray painting it with Krylon metallic gold:-D
Have Fun!

[William Blankenship]

.....uploaded the .png of the Aztec calendar pattern on rapidshare, so anyone willing to download it ....
Update on my carving on mdf, I'm spray painting it with Krylon metallic gold:-D
Have Fun!

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it!! Good choice of color!! I have a commerative coin from the world games tryouts in mexico city when my dad and I were there. This was back in the late 60's. I have always wanted a larger version of this. Thanks!!

[Steven Alford]

I have uploaded the .png of the Aztec calendar pattern on rapidshare, so anyone willing to download it (it's over 7MB) can import it in their pattern editor, whatever the version.
Aztec calendar.png (http://rapidshare.com/files/256671053/Aztec_Calendar_01.png)
Update on my carving on mdf, I'm spray painting it with Krylon metallic gold:-D
Have Fun!

It doesn't download right. It only shows you a picture of it, no download.

[William Blankenship]

It doesn't download right. It only shows you a picture of it, no download.

Right click with your mouse and choose "Save As". Just remember where you save it on your hard drive.

[Pratyeka]

The pattern seems to be popular! the .ptn has been downloaded 59 times, and since last night the .png has been downloaded 14 times:mrgreen:.
I do take donations in case you feel inclined to do so:wink:

[Kenm810]

I have to say the really good patterns are always popular,
and your Calendar is a great example!

And Thanks again
for Sharing your Work

[Steven Alford]

Right click with your mouse and choose "Save As". Just remember where you save it on your hard drive.

I did that, but if you look at the file after you download it, it is only 11.2 KB instead of 7 MB. Can't do much with a file that small.

[Kenm810]

Instead of "Save As" -- for large file or file I want to save as png files,
I use "Save" then open one of my graphic programs and paste in it editor,
and save the photo or what-ever as a png file that I can open in designer. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif --- works nearly every time :wink:

[Steven Alford]

I am confused Ken, what does that have to do with downloading the file Pratyeka put on rapidshare??

When I go to download it, it comes up as a picture, not a file. If you right click on it and save it, it saves as a small file (11.2 KB) not the original large file (7 MB).

[Kenm810]

Hi Steven,

That's where I down loaded "Pratyeka's" Calendar file from.

Ps. When you saw the picture of the calendar did you enlarge it to its maximum size before you saved it.

[Steven Alford]

Thanks Ken, that was the problem. Should have known better.

[Pratyeka]

Here are the pics of the Aztec calendar, 14" dia, 5/8" thick MDF, carved at best setting, ~3hrs carving time. Painted with Krylon Gold Metal. First coat with clearcoat to seal, sanded with 400 grit to smooth out the raised particles of MDF. Photos taken under a 70W incandescent spotlight at different angles. Higher res pics posted on my blog.Enjoy!

[PCW]

Pratyeka,

That really turned out nice. Good Job

[James RS]

I have uploaded the .png of the Aztec calendar pattern on rapidshare, so anyone willing to download it (it's over 7MB) can import it in their pattern editor, whatever the version.
Aztec calendar.png (http://rapidshare.com/files/256671053/Aztec_Calendar_01.png)
Update on my carving on mdf, I'm spray painting it with Krylon metallic gold:-D
Have Fun!


I tried downloading the pic from rapidshare and it downloads but I cannot open it in anything. Says unknown format

[PCW]

Quote Ken810 below

Instead of "Save As" -- for large file or file I want to save as png files,
I use "Save" then open one of my graphic programs and paste in it editor,
and save the photo or what-ever as a png file that I can open in designer. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif --- works nearly every time

[James RS]

Quote Ken810 below

Instead of "Save As" -- for large file or file I want to save as png files,
I use "Save" then open one of my graphic programs and paste in it editor,
and save the photo or what-ever as a png file that I can open in designer. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif --- works nearly every time

I ended up just right clicking and using copy image then opened designer and importing from clipboard

[Kenm810]

Looks Great, Nice job, the Gold finish makes it really look Rich!

Thanks for Sharing your pattern and Photos :grin:

[geekviking]

Thanks again Pratyeka for the Pic!

[mtylerfl]

I'm really enjoying seeing what you all have done with the Mayan/Aztec theme! Compliments to all!

[Pratyeka]

Thanks again Pratyeka for the Pic!

You are welcome. I must say it's going to be tough to top that pattern. Tell us how you felt when you pulled that piece out of the CW?

[geekviking]

Indiana Jones first saw the golden head statue in the first movie, I had to remove it from the CW gingerly, yet quickly lest I set off the big rolling stone ball trap in my garage! :cool:

[Dhaffner]

I need to get a picture of the 3' diameter one I've done in pink insulation foam....can't believe how well it came out and how good the detail came out in foam.

[geekviking]

love to see it!

[William Blankenship]

Thanks again Pratyeka!

Yes, by all means, thanks for this project!! I'm going to enjoy carving mine. I want to make a folding 28" table for the deck, when I get to it. First, I have to get finished building this deck; it is cutting into my designing and carving time, big time.

[Dhaffner]

Here is a pink insulation foam version...cut in two panels and glued together. I used a base coat of latex paint (thinned) and then painted it with texturized black paint..then sandstone...and some lighter highlights.
What a fun one.
I'll get pics of the 36" one up once I get it painted.
Doug

[geekviking]

U.S.S. Starships in the background too!
EVERYTHING goes better with a little SciFi... :cool:

[Pratyeka]

My 40" three section did not turn out good. After trimming the edges, the patterns dont line-up. the left side is 1/2" longer than the center and the right side is 1/4" longer than the center. I don't understand, the pattern is the same, just offset on the board by the same amount on each of the 3 parts. Assembly is impossible, the offset at the edges is just too visible.

one more for the bin.

[hess]

Here is a pink insulation foam version...cut in two panels and glued together. I used a base coat of latex paint (thinned) and then painted it with texturized black paint..then sandstone...and some lighter highlights.
What a fun one.
I'll get pics of the 36" one up once I get it painted.
Doug

What is the pink stuff and where do you get it?
BTW it looks real now you need a sacrifice. not that many virgins running around
Thanks

[Kenm810]

Carving Insulation Foam is a breeze in your CW or CC machines,
but some kind of dust collector is in my opinion is a must. :wink:
Foam for patterns (http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?t=8070&highlight=pink+insulation+foam)

[mtylerfl]

My 40" three section did not turn out good. After trimming the edges, the patterns dont line-up. the left side is 1/2" longer than the center and the right side is 1/4" longer than the center. I don't understand, the pattern is the same, just offset on the board by the same amount on each of the 3 parts. Assembly is impossible, the offset at the edges is just too visible.

one more for the bin.

Hello,

Sorry to hear about the size/lineup problem. I'm not sure why that happened, as it appeared to be a fairly straight-forward method you used. (I am assumimg you did not allow any resizing or scaling while at the machine.)

Here's something you may want to try. It's what I have done in the past to create patterns that are "fit critical"...

Take the graphic version of the WHOLE calendar into your photo editor (you know, the final edited one you made before converting into your ptn). Split the item into the three parts and drag each part into a single new graphic window that is big enough to leave some space between the three parts (background of the new graphic is BLACK). When done, save the new graphic as a png.

Start up the Pattern Editor and import your "three-part" png you created. Delete everything except the first component, and save the remaining component as a new ptn (named Part1 as an example). Close the window, then re-open the original png with all three components. Delete all but the second component and save that as a new ptn (Part2). Close window, reopen the original png, delete all but the third component, save as a new ptn (Part3).

Now you should have three ptn's ... one for each component.

Drag all the components onto a layout board in Designer and if necessary, resize all the components ALL AT THE SAME TIME. (Select all, then drag a corner handle to size them up or down all at once)

Now, from this you will copy/paste each component into their own new Designer file (mpc). (Or, if the components will fit on one board, simply arrange them all on the one board after you have them at the size you need.)

Now when you run each component's mpc, they should all be the correct size in relation to each other and match up perfectly.

TIP: When I am in the graphic editing stage, I rotate the parts to the final orientation I plan to place them in when I get to the Designer layout stage, BEFORE saving them as the png from which I derive the separate component ptn's. There was a time when rotating a pattern in Designer caused slight distortion. (Flipping horiz. or vert. did not seem to introduce any distortion - just rotating did). This slight distortion was usually not noticeable to the naked eye, and was not particularly important unless it was a component that had to mate with another component. That's when you would discover that - uh-oh - they don't fit! (I found that out when I deigned my Christmas Wreath project a couple years ago. That's when I developed the method described above so I was CERTAIN the parts would fit together properly after carving/cutting out.

The Good News: I have been told that the rotation/distortion issue in Designer has been fixed. Joe L. told me that he rotated some of the slices of the BMW he made when laying out the parts in Designer and experienced no problem at all with distortion - i.e., the parts fit together without any issues.

I have not had the opportunity to test it out for myself, but am working on a project that will really put that to the test as there will be many components that will need to fit together perfectly. It is an intarsia project and I want to be able to freely rotate parts to have the grain going in the direction I want it to go for the desired aesthetics. Needless to say, there can be zero distortion during rotation if it is to be successful.

[Pratyeka]

Thanks, I did rotate the pattern in designer and generated 3 .mpc from the same pattern by moving the pattern on a 13.333" board. The pattern being 40" dia, I generated 3 section 13.333" wide. that left enough space on each side to ensure good traction. It's hard to imagine how designer could have introduce that much distortion. The actual board being oversized (14.5" X 48") I told the machine not to resize and to center the pattern.

I'm going to let this one sit for a while. I'm currently busy building my own CNC router. I need more flexibility.

[cnsranch]

...am working on an intarsia project....

Now, that one I can't wait to see!

[William Blankenship]

Hello,

Sorry to hear about the size/lineup problem. I'm not sure why that happened, as it appeared to be a fairly straight-forward method you used. (I am assumimg you did not allow any resizing or scaling while at the machine.)

Here's something you may want to try. It's what I have done in the past to create patterns that are "fit critical"...

Take the graphic version of the WHOLE calendar into your photo editor (you know, the final edited one you made before converting into your ptn). Split the item into the three parts and drag each part into a single new graphic window that is big enough to leave some space between the three parts (background of the new graphic is BLACK). When done, save the new graphic as a png.

Start up the Pattern Editor and import your "three-part" png you created. Delete everything except.......................save as a new ptn (Part3).

Now you should have three ptn's ... one for each component.

..........................an intarsia project and I want to be able to freely rotate parts to have the grain going in the direction I want it to go for the desired aesthetics. Needless to say, there can be zero distortion during rotation if it is to be successful.

So.........if I understand what you're saying, the pattern editor is a must have component to be able to create patterns that won't have size variance issues.

I recently created a two board sign for a local business and all I had to use was a graphic editing software package, Corel - used to export png files, and Designer, which I of course used to create the mpc files. Thankfully, I only had 1/16" difference. This was easily dealt with using a dremel tool on the middle section of the layout after I joined the two board together. It just took too much time, though. So...back to the point at hand. I should get the pattern editor software (and might as well get the probe too) to accomplish more accuracy during carving of large projects, like some 42" and larger table tops I plan to make.

[RayTrek]

Michael,
That is a very detailed explanation that I will try thanks.

William,
I think the pattern editor is a most to create nice patterns along with a graphics program.

What I have been doing with lager projects is making the pattern the size I want in designer running of the vertical board I then set vertical center and create a upper and lower carve region set to 0 height those are for staying under the rollers. Start with the bottom of pattern on the VB and save mpc as bot… move the pattern down to next line up point and save again as mid1… etc. I also use a carrier but if you don’t make the upper and lower regions ½” for support under the rollers and add 7” to real board.
This has not let me down yet and just a thought.
Thanks again Pratyeka for the great pattern and thanks Doug for yours looks great and Geek they are all great I have had a lot of fun following this thread
Later ~ Ray

[William Blankenship]

William,
I think the pattern editor is a most to create nice patterns along with a graphics program.

What I have been doing with lager projects is making the pattern the size I want in designer running of the vertical board I then set vertical center and create a upper and lower carve region set to 0 height those are for staying under the rollers. Start with the bottom of pattern on the VB and save mpc as bot… move the pattern down to next line up point and save again as mid1… etc. I also use a carrier but if you don’t make the upper and lower regions ½” for support under the rollers and add 7” to real board.
This has not let me down yet and just a thought.
Thanks again Pratyeka for the great pattern and thanks Doug for yours looks great and Geek they are all great I have had a lot of fun following this thread
Later ~ Ray

So you can actually carve half the pattern showing on the board while the other half is extended past the board into the black? It will line up after being carved?

[RayTrek]

Hi William,

This has worked for me so far; I cut the roller support pieces out on a table saw.
Here is the one that I did last week I wanted only the bottom and middle but made the pattern as big as three 11 ¼” boards this gave me the crop size of the pattern that I wanted
Hope this helps.
You can see the finished carve in red fir round post
Have a great Day ~ Ray

[Pratyeka]

Hi William,

This has worked for me so far; I cut the roller support pieces out on a table saw.
Here is the one that I did last week I wanted only the bottom and middle but made the pattern as big as three 11 ¼” boards this gave me the crop size of the pattern that I wanted
Hope this helps.
You can see the finished carve in red fir round post
Have a great Day ~ Ray

I did exactly the same thing, except I rotated the pattern 90 degree ccw, and that seemed to have caused some distortion as the pieces don't match.

[mtylerfl]

So you can actually carve half the pattern showing on the board while the other half is extended past the board into the black? It will line up after being carved?

Yep, sure can and yep, they will match. You will have about 1/16" "lip" along the edge where the pattern goes off the board, I just did a two-part sign measuring 53" long x 20" tall. I trimmed off the 1/16" "lip" with my tablesaw, no problem.

I think I will write a short article on the making of that sign for the JULY Tips and Tricks. (I know - it's August already - whew!)

[cnsranch]

I just did a two-part sign measuring 53" long x 20" tall. I trimmed off the 1/16" "lip" with my tablesaw, no problem.

Haven't tried it yet, but that makes perfect sense to me.

Seems that you could have problems of your boards aren't placed in the CW squarely, and your rip fence isn't square to the blade (?).

[William Blankenship]

Yep, sure can and yep, they will match. You will have about 1/16" "lip" along the edge where the pattern goes off the board, I just did a two-part sign measuring 53" long x 20" tall. I trimmed off the 1/16" "lip" with my tablesaw, no problem.

I think I will write a short article on the making of that sign for the JULY Tips and Tricks. (I know - it's August already - whew!)

I'm going to try this on some scrap. This may just prove to be the answer to the slight variation I'm getting when I carve large signs.

I carved a 22.5" X 33 13/16" the other day and had just a slight variation. The way I have been doing it is in Corel Draw using the power clip feature. I place the original drawing in a rectangle, half the size. I position the half where I want it and export it to a PNG file. To get the other half I just edit the placement of the graphics in the power clip rectangle. I always seem to have some slight variation to overcome. I have learned how to plan for this and make the adjustments to the drawing.

This new method sounds like it is allot easier and I can't wait to try it. Hopefully this weekend I can, if I don't have some work I have to turn out. (you know....the honey do construction list)....<grin>.

Please do write the article. I would like to read a detail of how this works.

[William Blankenship]

Hi William,

This has worked for me so far; I cut the roller support pieces out on a table saw.
Here is the one that I did last week I wanted only the bottom and middle but made the pattern as big as three 11 ¼” boards this gave me the crop size of the pattern that I wanted
Hope this helps.
You can see the finished carve in red fir round post
Have a great Day ~ Ray

This is really cool!!!! I'm excited. For the longest time I thought I would never find a solution. I can't begin to tell you how much this is going to help me. If I can get this to work and I believe I can, I'll be able to carve some fancy borders back into my sign designs.

Bill....

[William Blankenship]

Haven't tried it yet, but that makes perfect sense to me.

Seems that you could have problems of your boards aren't placed in the CW squarely, and your rip fence isn't square to the blade (?).

It does to me, too. I plan on carving something just to see it work. My tablesaw is calibrated to my square perfectly so I won't worry about that. My sliding miter saw is the one I have to set just about every time I use that crazy thing. I'm thinking of constructing a different fence for the thing, like cut angle iron out of steel, drill matching holes in that and the machine base and bolt it on.

[gumbo]

Where can I find the mayan calender ptn? In the thread people mention that they are sharing it but can't find it. Is it for sale anywhere?

[bjbethke]

Where can I find the mayan calender ptn? In the thread people mention that they are sharing it but can't find it. Is it for sale anywhere?

I have two patterns. The PTN's are too large to post, if you would like them PM me your e-nail.

[jaroot]

Better hurry if you're going to carve one. They end in 2012 then they won't work anymore. <-insert smiley


I have two patterns. The PTN's are too large to post, if you would like them PM me your e-nail.

[dougmsbbs]

Better hurry if you're going to carve one. They end in 2012 then they won't work anymore. <-insert smiley

Yeah, but if THOSE people are right, we won't be here after that to even KNOW it's reached it's expiration date, now will we? Hmmm? That's it, if the worlds gonna end in another year or so, I'm going fishing. I can always carve in heaven, cause surely it wouldn't be heaven without CW's, right? <BIG smile!>

[bjbethke]

2012? There is a reason.

[jaroot]

That depends on whether it's a model "a" or a model "c" doesn't it? <-insert smiley here


I can always carve in heaven, cause surely it wouldn't be heaven without CW's, right? <BIG smile!>

[Shacky]

Are the ones posted about 5 posts ago by BJBethke the high quality patterns? If not would someone pm me them, please?

[Dan-Woodman]

Since no ones chiming in here, they look good,(I have not carved them) ,but you could bring them up in designer and zoom in to see detail, and maybe even carve on some scrap.
later Daniel

[MikeON]

I tried the below link - Rapidshare says "download not available - The file of the above link no longer exists".
Is it no longer available?

Mike


So here is the link to this huge pattern (2.75MB) of the aztec calendar (http://rapidshare.com/files/253243481/Aztec_calendar_01.ptn).
The picture is only part of the pattern so that you can see the details.
Who will be the first to carve this? Post pics please.

[rickyz]

I can say that I carved the mayan calendar. carved it in walnut for a friend of mine. the detail was awesome.....

[SteveEJ]

Pratyeka,
Could you email it to me?
Thanks,