How to cut out letters?

[stoltz]

I have searched, but no luck. I looked for Lettering, cut out letters etc.
I am sure it is something I am overlooking. I am fairly new to the machine.
I would like to cut out letters...like the ones you would hang on a wall.
Can anyone suggest how to do this? Maybe some instructions?? Or, direct me to a link if it is already done. I just couldn't find it.

Thanks,
scott

[AskBud]

I have searched, but no luck. I looked for Lettering, cut out letters etc.
I am sure it is something I am overlooking. I am fairly new to the machine.
I would like to cut out letters...like the ones you would hang on a wall.
Can anyone suggest how to do this? Maybe some instructions?? Or, direct me to a link if it is already done. I just couldn't find it.

Thanks,
scott
Drop down to my signature, below, and click on the "Download" section.
There, you will find a Zipped AVI lesson on "Text Cut Outs".
It may give you the help you seek.
AskBud

[stoltz]

Bud,
I don't have the same options when using the cut out tool. I can only flip, hide or accept.
In yours, you can set tabs, depth etc. Am I missing something?
Thanks

[stoltz]

Bud,
I don't have the same options in my cut out tool. I can only flip, hide or accept. I can't set the tabs, spacing, height, or anything else that I see in your cut-out control.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Scott

[cnsranch]

Stoltz - Try this

pic 1 - enter text on Designer's board
pic 2 - highlight text, select "outline patterns"
pic 3 - delete the text, not the outlines
pic 4 - select all outlines, then "cut path" - Flip the cut path, enter the number of passes you want to take per cut, tabs will automatically be placed.
pic 5 - there you go

[AskBud]

Bud,
I don't have the same options when using the cut out tool. I can only flip, hide or accept.
In yours, you can set tabs, depth etc. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Re-watch the video! Drink it in "slowly".
The first two minutes show that manual tabs will not work on this situation.
Beginning at 2:40, I show where I build a carve region, using a circle, to connect each piece of the "R" in order to make it one full character.
At 3:30, I begin showing the "Outline" and "Cut-out" process (I'm using 1.153 to make this lesson). It's possible that lower versions may not have the same cut-out options as 1.153.
AskBud

[Kenm810]

Jerry,

I forgot all about carving stuff like that!
But I did remember how to use the process you mentioned,
to joint the text together for making standing Desk Name Cravings and Display Signs

[stoltz]

Not sure if this should go here because it happens with all my cutouts, but.....
When I use the 1/8 cutout bit to cutout anything it doesn't give a clean cut. I have tried to set the depth so it makes 2-3 passes for a 3/4"thick board and still the same results.....I could cut these out cleaner with my scroll saw.
The edges are so rough on all of my cutouts that I am spending more time with files and sand paper than I would if I were to cut out by hand.
Does everyone else have to do this much "cleaning up" after a cutout?
Is there something wrong with my machine?
A friend has a larger cnc. He cut out some letters for me. I might have to hit them with 220 sandpaper at the most. They are very clean cuts.
We used 3/4" pine on both machines.
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Scott

[AskBud]

Not sure if this should go here because it happens with all my cutouts, but.....
When I use the 1/8 cutout bit to cutout anything it doesn't give a clean cut. I have tried to set the depth so it makes 2-3 passes for a 3/4"thick board and still the same results.....I could cut these out cleaner with my scroll saw.
The edges are so rough on all of my cutouts that I am spending more time with files and sand paper than I would if I were to cut out by hand.
Does everyone else have to do this much "cleaning up" after a cutout?
Is there something wrong with my machine?
A friend has a larger cnc. He cut out some letters for me. I might have to hit them with 220 sandpaper at the most. They are very clean cuts.
We used 3/4" pine on both machines.
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Scott
First, attach your MPC.
Second, draw a square and cut it out. See if it is smooth. If not, check the bit mounting. It would also be good to know what chuck you are using!
AskBud

[stoltz]

Square is rough when cut out.
I attached the letters.
I have the qc chuck. The bits wobble in the chuck. I have cleaned it well.
Carvetight was ordered last week. I hope this solves the problem.

thanks,
Scott

[AskBud]

Square is rough when cut out.
I attached the letters.
I have the qc chuck. The bits wobble in the chuck. I have cleaned it well.
Carvetight was ordered last week. I hope this solves the problem.

thanks,
Scott

How about them apples! You solved your problem!
AskBud