Latest update. Getting there
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Latest update. Getting there
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Engine mount built and getting ready to install
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Finally back at it. The wings are going together, the carved ribs go in tonight.
As I recall, the guys you and I ran around with from Kersey and Gill got us into both habits. LOL
Thanks, Floyd. Next time I am in Greeley, I owe you a beer, errrr coffee. Kurt
Ahaaa, I used to live in the Woodlands when our planes were based in Conroe. I guess at my advanced age I can be forgiven LOL. In any case, Merry Christmas!
Skeeterman, I have never had to use the refind or continue options. Guess I have been lucky. If I select the continue option does it use the original bit measurement? If I select the refind option,...
Lynn, along with a Dr. Seuss moment I had a Senior Moment. You are not alone at all Sir. LOL (I just read back and found that you are Connie, and NOT a Sir. My apologies Ma'am.)
Thanks loads Bergerud. I have seen very rapid rates of approach to the bit plate in 1.87. Thus far no problems but I am going to use a new carving bit that is longer than standard and was concerned....
True, but unfortunately I am not going to upgrade the Designer 2 so I am stuck with your suggestion.
Is there anywhere published what the expected bit lengths for specific bits are? I notice that 1.87 "appears" to be more quickly approaching the bit plate. I use many non LHR bits and this...
AOK, now that we have gotten that off of our collective chests I guess it is time to move on. We have been informed that "it is what it is". My "sale" via Craigslist was a bust. The "purchaser"...
I have an offer on the CW, but as of yet the cash is not in hand. I thank you for allowing me to state my feelings. My statement was only representative of MY feelings and what i perceive to be the...
Lynn, if that is the way you perceive it, so be it. Yes, some are more vocal. Only time will tell I guess. I respect your position as CW Staff. I would appreciate the same courtesy. Merry Christmas....
Roger, from what I have seen, a great many of us are frustrated. Some, such as me, have decided to abandon ship and go elsewhere. A real shame, the basic machine is great. I fear that corporate...
My points exactly ICarver. I love the machine, but the software investments have almost equaled hardware investment. Centerline, conforming vectors, etc. My decision to buy a local Shopbot for just...
SOLD: I agree aokweld. I have a ton invested as well. Having said that, anyone want a 250 hour CW version C? Heavy duty traction belts, new Z truck and bearings, new cut cable, new cut motor...
I have a problem with, after being a loyal customer for about 3 years now, having to pay exactly the same price for the upgrade as a person who just bought their CW.Even MS has an upgrade system that...
Henry, I went as far as using .275 inside and .325 outside and had the same problem. I am going to use Bergerud's technique and go from there.
Bergerud, thanks! I tried that on one carve using 2 separate files for top and bottom. I will try again using your files and Henry's depth settings also if the first one does not work. I cannot thank...
Sallen, I too have made sawdust out of 6 attempts at the pipe carve. It seems that my machine is not as closely calibrated as some. The pipe consistently carves through on the top cut at the edges of...
I surely will. Thanks loads for your help and the great design!!
Bergerud, the board is exactly .50. I will use jog to touch this time. I am using a 6" wide piece of oak, 48" long and carving to edge. In analyzing the mpc (the combined front and back) I see that...
Drats. The first pipe carve had the same problem as some others. It carved through. Time to modify the mpc for me.
My thanks for all your help. Time to carve! I am using oak for all the parts except the window.