Rk, I've only ever carved 34# density rigid polyurethane foam with the 2" long bit at full depth. That material is quite expensive but cuts easily without straining the CW. Others have expressed...
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Rk, I've only ever carved 34# density rigid polyurethane foam with the 2" long bit at full depth. That material is quite expensive but cuts easily without straining the CW. Others have expressed...
Wyndham, currently stone-like materials are routinely carved or machined in industry, albeit not on the CW. I think the caveat to a successful carve with the CW on bisque will be that "robust vacuum...
Frederich, glad to see you posting agsin and reporting 1000+ hrs on the CW. I was always blow away by your photo gallery and the cabinet might just be a topper. I've used your DC from day 1 and it...
Meatloaf, I believe you should have no problem with the .023 bit. If you set the CW at the 1/16 carving bit and use "OPTIMUM" setting (step-over around .005") you should get good results. I once used...
rmock, is that red bird in the cabin carving a separate piece that's elevated? I think I see a shadow and like the effect. the 4th dimension.
Joe
Steve, your comment about limiting bit size and depth probably makes sense with hard woods and extra options are always nice. But most of my deep carves are with polyurethane mold makers board that...
This freebe :grin: software seems to be relatively new. It apparently was created to allow users to access and manipulate 3D views of vendor supplied parts. There is a fairly complete suite of 2D...
I'd like to add to jmoriearty's comments about Tri-Flow. I had been using Penray 7006 Chain Lube with moly for my flex. About a year ago during a long carve I noticed the plastic sheath on the flex...
Erwin & Floyd, thanks much for your replies. Looks like good progress has been made on the DC front including removing the heavier particles.
Joe
Erwin, you state the Dust Devil is good at "getting almost total dust collection carving wood". How does it do with the difficult stuff, like Corian, PVA, Lexan and HDpoly? These materials leave...
You might try this company that sells mold making materials: www.freemansupply.com
Joe
db, I have carved UHMW with ease on my CW. Only thing is it makes big chips like PVC and my DC doesn't pick it up very well. Joe
Dan, how does the dust cup work with the round stock? Is chip buildup a problem? Joe
c_m, I have a Rock chuck and another after market chuck on a 2nd CW, called a "Muscle" chuck. They are both good, but the muscle has a permanent stop plate for setting bit depth. it is somewhat...
Ropdoc, this is a work in progress but gives some idea of the process. I created a simple revolve in SW and brought it into Designer with STL importer. The project I'm planning is a carved base for a...
Ropdoc, I have limited experience with SW but have the STL importer. With that tool its easy to import 3D models into Designer for carving. I just did a 3D revolved and contoured base that I imported...
c_m, lemme add my thoughts to this. I now have 3 used CWs and have been surprised at the overall low maintenance. With that "A" machine, change out the QC chuck, get good dust control, pay attention...
Jerry, thnx for the video & link. That is really incredible! How about a pencil trace around a CW carve like Terry mentioned? Wouldn't that be interesting.
Joe
Jerry, I just can't wait to see the video you're doing. I am realy intrigued; I like elec-trickry!!
Joe
Ed, I like this invention very much. Great tool for CarveWright users. Except I'm not satisfied enough. I've been wanting to make some wooden pens by making them in halfves and using confroming...
berg, just a great job!! I'm planning to do 1 after the summer activities kool down. I use a Fred Potter version DC and just can't get the high density plastic chips to lift up. Also, your ER16 chuck...
ch...you can store some at my place, I'll make all the room you want!!
Seriously, are you up for selling any? Should be a fair profit in it for you. PM me if so. Thnx.
Joe
LG, you're right on, Designer PRO, available only to registered owners after 3 months, give us the ability to carve wax and foam beyond 0.808" deep, independent feeds & speeds, adjust tabs, etc, etc....
Hank, since it was mentioned below, I did file the holes in the mounting plate for the brass roller after installing the rubber belts. The problem was that the roller would just graze the belt at a...
I run with the cover off but have a monentary foot pedal to cut motor power when changing bits. FYI.
Joe