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mikejr
10-07-2008, 06:46 AM
I don't see any posts here about the centerline text software. The description makes it seem like this is a must for making quality signs. Is anybody using this software? What are the thoughts? Worth the extra $?
TerryT
10-07-2008, 08:14 AM
I have been using centerline since it came out. It is well worth the cost if you plan to make signs.
mtylerfl
10-07-2008, 08:38 AM
I don't see any posts here about the centerline text software. The description makes it seem like this is a must for making quality signs. Is anybody using this software? What are the thoughts? Worth the extra $?

Hello Mike,

Do a search of the forum for "centerline" and you will see a LOT of info about it and probably some pictures, too.

Can't beat it for doing recessed lettering - especially "fancy" lettering like beautiful script fonts.
mikejr
10-07-2008, 06:06 PM
Sorry mytylerfl, I did search "centerline" and got about 300 hits. I just figured I would get a much small headache by asking again.

Thanks for the input guys. I will search again and sift through some of the posts.
LollyWood
10-07-2008, 06:31 PM
Hey Mike, When you search, on the right hand side is the section that post is in. ( Software, trouble shooting, etc) Try looking in the Galleries. Some pics will show ya how cool Centerline is. A must for top notch font lettering and worth every cent.
mtylerfl
10-07-2008, 08:07 PM
... Try looking in the Galleries. Some pics will show ya how cool Centerline is. A must for top notch font lettering and worth every cent.

I agree! Centerline is an excellent add-on that you will certainly appreciate having. (Don't forget you'll need the 60° and the 90° bits to along with it.)
pscychnurse
10-13-2008, 02:08 PM
is center line worth the money??? I make great signs with the software now
Router-Jim
10-13-2008, 02:15 PM
is center line worth the money??? I make great signs with the software now

I felt the same way for the first year that I had my machine. I finally broke down and bought it this spring and I kick myself for waiting that long.

Jim
Amonaug
10-13-2008, 02:16 PM
is center line worth the money??? I make great signs with the software now

Is it worth the money? In my opinion that is up to the user

It adds another option for doing text and may provide an option that the other 2 methods don't work well in. Also you really can't do tiny text with the other 2 methods EXCEPT using Modern font with outline and a 90 degree V-bit gives you a centerline type text.
GrammaPam
10-13-2008, 02:25 PM
If the adage "Time is Money" means anything Centerline will usually save a ton of carving time. The font comes real nice and it paints real well. I'd say Yea!
Keep On Carvin'
G.P.
skeeterman
10-13-2008, 05:25 PM
I had. to get new board sensor from LHR, so while i was at it i went ahead and got centerline, now i got somthing else to learn, oh boy.
Audie
10-13-2008, 06:08 PM
is center line worth the money??? I make great signs with the software now

and to quote your other post


i had mine 8 months and 3 trips back to have it fixed before i ever carved my 1st project.....nothings normal with this machine. when i get the close cover over and over i cut it off and on....ANOTHER glithch of this piece of.......

Confused as to how you are making great signs
mtylerfl
10-13-2008, 10:25 PM
It is certainly possible to make great signs without centerline. Raised or recessed lettering carved with the 1/16" carving bit can produce very attractive results. Although I do like the centerline for certain fonts, there are plenty of applications for "conventional" lettering, too.

Here's a few pics of some projects done without the use of centerline...
brady.schwyhart
10-14-2008, 02:09 PM
Here are a couple of things I've done using centerline text. Fidlers Green is the standard Cavalrymans poem and the dust bunnies, well, you get the picture, :mrgreen:
mtylerfl
10-14-2008, 02:43 PM
Very nice! (Love the Dust Bunny plaque!)
brady.schwyhart
10-14-2008, 03:24 PM
Michael,
Thanks again for the compliment. One of my wifes friends would always say that so I made it for her birthday. The machine definately makes gift "shopping" a lot easier for me, ha ha.
Brady
oldjoe
10-14-2008, 07:59 PM
nice looking projects. Would it be possible for you to post the dust bunny plaque. I know people that need that one?
brady.schwyhart
10-14-2008, 08:24 PM
Be more than happy to Joe. I uploaded both the one pictured and another larger one that ended up being the birthday present(I like to give the wife choices, Ha Ha)
Brady
brady.schwyhart
10-17-2008, 02:22 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Ya'll
Here's a couple of tombstones I did for the yard using centerline text.