What caues this

[kcc2012]

This may have been posted elsewhere but I was hoping that this is just caused by a dull bit.

Thank You
Ambrose

[SteveNelson46]

This may have been posted elsewhere but I was hoping that this is just caused by a dull bit.

Thank You
Ambrose

Ambrose,

It could be that the carving was not set to "optimal" when you uploaded it to the card, the bit optimization was not set to "Best" or a dull bit. Because of the chipping, my guess is bit optimization.

[DocWheeler]

Was the wood dry enough?

[kcc2012]

I just double checked the MPC and the bit optimization is set to best and I remember uploading it to the card as best. I chose best to upload it to my card which is a difference of 3 hours. This is a test carve, the customer is supplying some really nice Oak. Ive been noticing this more and more so your probably right my bit could be getting dull.


Ambrose

[kcc2012]

I would assume so I got it from our local lumber yard and its been inside my living room parked behind the couch for a few weeks. I really should invest in a moisture content reader thingamajig.

[cestout]

The curl and the bottom edge of the second pix is indicative of a dull bit. Plus, carve it at Best.
Clint