Half Rounds/Split Spindle? New to CW.

[ckrantz]

Hi I'm fairly new to the CW software, I do have a background in CNC, but this is extreamly different than what I'm used to. I've attatched a picture of what I'd like to create.. Basically its a split spindle or half round. I've tried to do this myself and have searched on here, but can't seem to find anything. I'd like to get a quick list of steps to follow to achieve that, or if someone has a spare minute to draw one up really quick, then I can look at what you did.. would be appreciated. Thanks again!

http://www.wallsforms.com/Components/cmpnt_images/wood-half-round.jpg

[AskBud]

Hi I'm fairly new to the CW software, I do have a background in CNC, but this is extreamly different than what I'm used to. I've attatched a picture of what I'd like to create.. Basically its a split spindle or half round. I've tried to do this myself and have searched on here, but can't seem to find anything. I'd like to get a quick list of steps to follow to achieve that, or if someone has a spare minute to draw one up really quick, then I can look at what you did.. would be appreciated. Thanks again!

http://www.wallsforms.com/Components/cmpnt_images/wood-half-round.jpg

Try this:
Place your rectangle on the board.
Click on the "Select Surface" Icon and go to the "DOME" option.
Pick the Vertical Dome and then adjust the Depth & Height to get the shape you wish.
Remember that your limit is about one inch in depth.

Some projects are better/faster done with a tool other than the CW.
AskBud

[ckrantz]

Thank you for your reply. I was able to get that step going with your instructions. Now here is the next piece that I'm having trouble with. I can't seem to get the turnings at the top to look half round, they look straight on my screen.

https://www.adamswoodproducts.com/images/products/cat/8a99b0c380914c1c9927434de7e57d9fa__p_a0950.jpg

[AskBud]

Thank you for your reply. I was able to get that step going with your instructions. Now here is the next piece that I'm having trouble with. I can't seem to get the turnings at the top to look half round, they look straight on my screen.

https://www.adamswoodproducts.com/images/products/cat/8a99b0c380914c1c9927434de7e57d9fa__p_a0950.jpg
Same thing, I think. Just start with the Oval, and do the same type process.
AskBud

[HighTechOkie]

I think this is what he is trying to accomplish. It is a combination of vertical domes, horizontal domes, a carve region and additive merger and subtractive merge. If you open the carving list, you will get a better idea of what elements are used and the settings for each.

Rob

[brdad]

That's pretty cool it can do that. It's just too bad there isn't more control over the domes, like forcing a set arc so that it would be a true semicircle.

[ckrantz]

Perfect! thank you for uploading that. You made exactly what I was looking for! Now I just need to keep playing with what you did, so I can do this on my own:) is the max depth going to be an inch? or are there larger bits available that will achieve say, a 1.5" depth?

[Amonaug]

Perfect! thank you for uploading that. You made exactly what I was looking for! Now I just need to keep playing with what you did, so I can do this on my own:) is the max depth going to be an inch? or are there larger bits available that will achieve say, a 1.5" depth?

The software only allows up to .8" carving depth and 1" cutting depth.