how do I make a full size piece

[tod7489]

Hello, i am new to this tool. So far i love it. After i layout a project that is full size on the board, it always comes out alot smaller. any ideas?? Thanks

[Jeff_Birt]

Yes. You have selected the options 'Stay under rollers' and 'Scale to fit' when you carve your piece. In order to stay under rollers the machine needs 3.5" of blank, uncarved wood at both ends of the board size you laid out in Designer. So if you select the options above it will scale your project to fit you board size - 7".

This is a common 'newbie' question, nearly everyone has done it. I would encourage you to use the 'Search feature of the forum to find out even more information on this subject. I think you'll find the 'Search' will be your best friend as you learn the machine. And if you still can't find it after searching or just don't know what to search for ask away....