Search:

Type: Posts; User: rockflier; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    46
    Views
    59,910

    Latest update. Getting there 87624

    Latest update. Getting there

    87624
  2. Replies
    46
    Views
    59,910

    Engine mount built and getting ready to install...

    Engine mount built and getting ready to install
    71569
  3. Replies
    46
    Views
    59,910

    Finally back at it. The wings are going together,...

    Finally back at it. The wings are going together, the carved ribs go in tonight.
  4. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    As I recall, the guys you and I ran around with...

    As I recall, the guys you and I ran around with from Kersey and Gill got us into both habits. LOL
  5. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Thanks, Floyd. Next time I am in Greeley, I owe...

    Thanks, Floyd. Next time I am in Greeley, I owe you a beer, errrr coffee. Kurt
  6. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Ahaaa, I used to live in the Woodlands when our...

    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!
  7. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Skeeterman, I have never had to use the refind or...

    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,...
  8. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Lynn, along with a Dr. Seuss moment I had a...

    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.)
  9. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Thanks loads Bergerud. I have seen very rapid...

    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....
  10. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    True, but unfortunately I am not going to upgrade...

    True, but unfortunately I am not going to upgrade the Designer 2 so I am stuck with your suggestion.
  11. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Is there anywhere published what the expected bit...

    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...
  12. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    AOK, now that we have gotten that off of our...

    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"...
  13. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    I have an offer on the CW, but as of yet the cash...

    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...
  14. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Lynn, if that is the way you perceive it, so be...

    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....
  15. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    Roger, from what I have seen, a great many of us...

    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...
  16. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    My points exactly ICarver. I love the machine,...

    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...
  17. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    SOLD: I agree aokweld. I have a ton invested as...

    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...
  18. Replies
    182
    Views
    57,252

    I have a problem with, after being a loyal...

    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...
  19. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    Henry, I went as far as using .275 inside and...

    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.
  20. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    Bergerud, thanks! I tried that on one carve using...

    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...
  21. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    Sallen, I too have made sawdust out of 6 attempts...

    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...
  22. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    I surely will. Thanks loads for your help and the...

    I surely will. Thanks loads for your help and the great design!!
  23. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    Bergerud, the board is exactly .50. I will use...

    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...
  24. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    Drats. The first pipe carve had the same problem...

    Drats. The first pipe carve had the same problem as some others. It carved through. Time to modify the mpc for me.
  25. Replies
    364
    Views
    60,855

    My thanks for all your help. Time to carve! I am...

    My thanks for all your help. Time to carve! I am using oak for all the parts except the window.
Results 1 to 25 of 65
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3