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Schramm
10-15-2011, 04:01 PM
Ok after playing and having to clean and lube the posts and screw posts I finally got the unit up and running and here is my first piece.

Smoken D
10-15-2011, 05:40 PM
Congradulations! That came out really great. Have ya got bit by the bug now?

dbfletcher
10-15-2011, 07:15 PM
That's a pretty ambitious first carve! Nice job.

b.sumner47
10-15-2011, 08:27 PM
That's very nice work, What mode of carving did you use ? Capt Barry

Schramm
10-16-2011, 12:10 AM
Capt. Barry,

I hate to sound stupid but I have no idea, how would I know. I just watched each and every video on this and followed what I saw in the videos. The design is 17"L x 7.25"T and it took 58 minutes to cut.

Rob

lawrence
10-16-2011, 12:16 AM
You don't sound stupid at all- it sounds like you're wiser than many are when they first start out and just jump into the deep end. Using the vids/tuts was how I got started too and my machine is the better for it.

Very nice first carve and thanks for sharing it with us. I look forward to many more in the future!
Lawrence

easybuilt
10-16-2011, 10:31 AM
Congratulations and what a wonderful start!

b.sumner47
10-16-2011, 01:59 PM
No-No. I think there is misunderstanding here. I should of maybe explained better. In the tool bar there is a setting for the grade of Carveing with the bit, Bit- Optamazation is what you use, you will see a bit looking tool carving a piece of wood. it goes in stages from None , Low, Med. to Best. I like to use the Best setting.I hope this explains BETTER. SORRY, Capt Barry

Schramm
10-16-2011, 02:59 PM
Well today I did another one and I checked at it was cut at normal.

b.sumner47
10-16-2011, 05:59 PM
Schramm, I'm just trying to show that there was a possible way to improve and already good carve.; You don't have to stay on normal all the time , you can use best anytime you want. Capt Barry

jaroot
10-16-2011, 06:03 PM
I hate sanding so I almost always carve on "Optimal". Takes longer but much nicer finish.

Schramm
10-16-2011, 06:15 PM
How do I change that? I tried when I was doing my second one but could not figure out how.

jaroot
10-16-2011, 06:27 PM
When you upload from the computer to the card there is an option for saving quality that will also give you an approx. carve time.

Schramm
10-16-2011, 08:53 PM
thanks, I am so new at this its not even funny. this machine has so many options that I do not know what they do but I will learn over time.

Rob

b.sumner47
10-17-2011, 07:34 PM
Schramm, I did alittle more looking into" Bit Optimaizer"and fround what I was trying to say. Tips & Tricks Dec 2007, on page # 3 under "Getting the Best Carve Quality" .This is great reading material . Written by. "Michael Tyler" .AGAIN ,WELCOME ABOARD . Capt Barry

Schramm
10-17-2011, 10:30 PM
Have any of you tried sanding with a dremel? There are some great attachments for the dremel which make clean up and sanding quick work. I guess that is where 25 years of painting experience come in handy.

fwharris
10-17-2011, 11:23 PM
Have any of you tried sanding with a dremel? There are some great attachments for the dremel which make clean up and sanding quick work. I guess that is where 25 years of painting experience come in handy.

Great tool for the detail work and like you stated lots of attachments!