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I have cut this pattern and for some reason I cannot get the rectangle recesses to cut without cutting them separately from the main shape. Second problem is getting the round part round. I have tried editing it with the pattern editor but just can't seem to get it symmetrical. Last problem, I'm trying to get the cut path to follow the pattern exactly but as it is now, it cuts about 1/8" away from it and leaves a lip.
If anyone can help with it I would be very grateful. Attachment 53340
Is this what you are looking for? You need to outline the rectangles. You also need to adjust the off set.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolltide4469
Close......I just want the rectangles to cut .5 inches not all the way though....and I still need to work on the overall shape of it...Quote:
Originally Posted by bjbethke
You need to invert the carve region and merge subtractive - set depth to .500Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolltide4469
That was a simple fix....thank you for pointing it out. Any suggestions on how to smooth out the edges of the cut out? I am messing with it in photoshop but not having any luck. Here is the image file if that will help...
Are you using the circle in photo shop to draw the circle
Leo
Will this work. I did it quickly.
Leo
Here is a updated MPC
Leo
I am new to photoshop so still trying to figure it out. My initial plan was to draw a circle and then cut and past the top half onto it. But not working out for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by ladjr
I have a Vector Magic program I cleaned the image some.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolltide4469
That looks much better! I will try and cut it tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thank you all for the help!
This one was made with a ShaderMap Pro PTN.
I had to make a couple minor changes but that worked perfectly! Thank you so much for the help. I'll post a pic once I'm done painting it. I like the way it rounds the top instead of just a flat cut like I had.
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Originally Posted by bjbethke
I have a neat way to clean up the edges that I posted a few days ago, but many here are sceptical. I am working on a job carving 96 intricate pieces and the cutout never is exact. I mounted an old 1/8" cutting bit in my router table and placed a sheet of melamine coated hard board with a 1/8'+ hole in it on top of the table. You have to hold tight and work slowly, watch the grain direction - it takes practice - but it is working great for me. If the pattern is not intricate, use AskBud's suggestion an use a guide pin.
Clint
I use a Mini router table to do that it feels a little safer then my large routers.Quote:
Originally Posted by cestout
BJB , Thanks for passing along the mini-router plans. I'm going to build one, Thanks Again !
Capt Barry
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Originally Posted by b.sumner47
Your welcome, I use Dura-grit Tungsten Carbide burrs, they cut fast and last a long time, cost a lot though. http://www.duragrit.com/