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    The reason's for me having the "check the board...

    The reason's for me having the "check the board for problems" has been because the rollers were not compressed enough, the adjustable guide was to tight or the sides of the board was not square with...
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    The Woodpecker has left the building!

    Dan, I talk to this blasted machine all the time. I'll be in real trouble if it ever starts to talk back!

    And:

    Your a good man, Dan the Woodman. Like I said a stupid operator error! I was...
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    I got me a dang woodpecker!

    I'm not sure to post this here in the machine forum or the software forum. But here goes anyway! I’m sure someone has had this problem, but I’m not finding anything like this with search that does me...
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    Kevin: I wrote this about a year ago. I think...

    Kevin:

    I wrote this about a year ago. I think a bad batch of chucks come's along now and then. The chuck that I replaced the one below with is still going strong. After I wrote the message I took...
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    Kenm810" I'm running version 1.120 in...

    Kenm810"

    I'm running version 1.120 in designer. I was going to do what you suggested!
    But there is no manage licenses tab?
    DDV
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    Jack. I use a dry lube, like the stuff used on...

    Jack. I use a dry lube, like the stuff used on tumbler type locks. It seems to do a good job for me. Being dry it don't collect the dust like oil does. I have had very few problems with the chuck...
  7. Thread: Bearings

    by DDV
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    Those spacers allow the alum. housing to expand...

    Those spacers allow the alum. housing to expand at a different rate then the steel bearing without letting the spindle bearings to become loose and spinning in the housing. I used something very much...
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    I got a couple simple dumb question?. If you...

    I got a couple simple dumb question?. If you don't have "Editor" which I understand you only have if you have the probe, nothing basic has changed in Designer if you upgrade to 1.125? Also in...
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    In the past week many of us have voiced our...

    In the past week many of us have voiced our concerns about the latest version of the software that is needed to operate the CarveWright and Craftsman CompuCarve machines. As of right now we (the...
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    Jeff: Let see If I understand what you are...

    Jeff:
    Let see If I understand what you are saying. I have made 25 to 30 patterns using 1.120 that I call customer finish blanks. These designs have areas that other custom designs are inserted...
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    Did you try running Designer 1.120 after you...

    Did you try running Designer 1.120 after you attemped to open Jeff's pattern? I tried to open it like you did and got the same results. Then later tried to use Designer and it would not open!! Like...
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    Jeff: Are they doing away with it or have...

    Jeff:
    Are they doing away with it or have they already done away with it? Is that something that the version 1.120 softwear took care of?

    This sure opens up working on the Z spindle by the...
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    Quick question. As I recall both bearings have to...

    Quick question. As I recall both bearings have to come off the top (drive end) . Mine had what looked like a steel block that seemed to be attached with JB weld. This will have to come off to be...
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    Sorry about that, the double post. I forgot the...

    Sorry about that, the double post. I forgot the little think of trying to post before looging in. I see the problem, my son downloaded the file for me and he put the "." in the wrong place. 1.120 is...
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    Softwear Upgrade or what?

    Well it's winter time and time to fire up the CC. Want to go ahead and upgrade to the latest version softwear before I get started. Run search and saw all different version of 1.2?. I got Version 1.2...
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    Softwear Upgrade or what?

    Well it's winter time and time to fire up the CC. Want to go ahead and upgrade to the latest version softwear before I get started. Run search and saw all different version of 1.2?. I got Version 1.2...
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    You know given enough time there will be enough...

    You know given enough time there will be enough information on this site to make a fair manual. Any taker's (hint,hint) Anybody ever come up with a elec. dwg. sure would be helpful to know how its...
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    I had a Sears Repairman at the house Monday to...

    I had a Sears Repairman at the house Monday to repair my Kemore dryer and ask him about them learning to work on the CC. He told me that Sears sent a memo out to all repairmen to direct all inquires...
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    Woodworker's Journal Reviews the CC!

    Below is the Woodworker's Journal eZine 176 (todays date) Review of the CC
    DDV

    High-Tech, High-Detail Carving for the Home Shop
    By Joanna Werch Takes

    If you’re the type of gadget-obsessed...
  20. Thread: Check your boards

    by DDV
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    If you can live with the cup after the carve, you...

    If you can live with the cup after the carve, you can use a sled. I use uncupped or cupped boards some with as much as 1/8" cup. I use 3/4 plywood for the sled and drill holes thru the sled and...
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    Could Not have said it better!! DDV

    Could Not have said it better!!

    DDV
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    Guess I'll try this again, didn't show up first...

    Guess I'll try this again, didn't show up first time!

    Ron: You know what a expert is don’t you? An ex is a has been, and a pert is a drip under pressure.

    In January of this year I retired after...
  23. Thread: Sears Compucarve

    by DDV
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    [QUOTE=oldjoe;24734]The compucarve is back in the...

    [QUOTE=oldjoe;24734]The compucarve is back in the Craftsman club flyer. And if you buy 3 or more of them they are only $1511.00 or something like that. That got me to thinking does anyone have more...
  24. Thread: Flexshaft lube

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    QUOTE: then took my wifes food vacume sealer. ...

    QUOTE: then took my wifes food vacume sealer.

    Does she know?? Now what are you going to do when she uses your CW as a blender??
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    Did you use the Align tool or the Center tool?...

    Did you use the Align tool or the Center tool? Center tool I know won't work it just piles everything in the center of the board.
    DDV
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