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JimStaley
06-18-2006, 05:05 PM
Is there a way to taper a cut between two circles? I'd like to have a circular area carved to a certain depth and a larger concentric circle tapering from that cut to the surface.

Old Salt
06-18-2006, 08:44 PM
if i understand what you a doing . after drawing circle hit carve regan, set depth of cut, then hit feather, 1/8 - 1/4 ect.

JimStaley
06-19-2006, 10:34 AM
The tapering tool worked for the first circle that I drew, and I tapered 1/4". I drew another circle starting at the bottom of the taper. I wanted to taper some more, but the tapering tool wouldn't become active. I want to taper from an outer circle to an inner cirtcle. I want the radius of the inner circle to be about 1 in. or more smaller.

JimStaley
06-19-2006, 10:41 AM
Please ignore last post. I forgot to click on carve region first.

JimStaley
06-19-2006, 01:30 PM
I repeat my request for help. I will use a concrete example this time. I want to taper from a circle with a 10" diameter down to a circle with an 8" diameter. If possible, I would like to specfy the final depth.

Here's what I've tried: Start with a 12"x12"x0.75" board. Drew 5" radius circle centered. Clicked on Carve Region, then Feather 1/4". Fine up to here. Then, I drew a concentric circle with a 4.75" radius. Although the wood measures 0.500" at this point (0.250" below the surface) the program assumes that it is full thickness and feathers from the surface to o.25" below the surface.

wlhtrain
06-26-2006, 03:24 PM
I think what is needed is the ability to specify the feather (or taper) instead of only being able to select 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or none. Then you could draw your 10 inch diameter circle, assign a 1 inch feather thus feathering from 10 inch circle to 8 inch circle (reduces 1 inch on both ends of the diameter).

Brett, any chance of allowing custom feathering in a future release?