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How can I take patterns from computer A and copy them to computer B? Both machines have Carvewright software installed. Where are patterns saved?

Thanks to all for the hints. Mugsowner suggested ratchet straps. So I took a trip to my favorite toy store (Harbor Freight) and got to 1 inch ratchet clamps. Worked like a charm.
Thanks again for...

I am trying to replace the traction belts after one broke. I cannot get one side to line up to compress. The post is not lining up with the hole.
Any suggestions????

I want to make a tapered valance for a 36 inch window. Something like a grape vine or just elaborate filigree. I don't have enough artistic ability to sketch something out

Just recovering from second bout with cancer and have decided to start carving again. I'm looking to carve a pierced filigree, 36 inches long, tapering from 10 inches on the right to 4 inches on the...

Have you tried creating each line separately. Then create a blank line (with a space) and reduce the vertical size to the lead size you want.

I am trying to carve a large V grove (approx. 10" high) letter over a bark background. I do not want the background to show in the letter. If I use a 60 or 90 degree bit, will it carve the letter...

I want to carve letters about 5 inches tall and .5 inches thick, using Regency Script font to place on a wall. Can anyone tell me how to make the letters rounded (dome like) from the back to the...

Thanks all for your suggestions. Gary, those are fantastic and give me some ideas. Tom

I’m looking for suggestions. I plan to carve the Stations of the Cross to be installed outside of the church. I want a material that will withstand Florida climate. I have thought of using Corian for...

Thanks, Guy's! My Flex Shaft has been running about 103 close to the carvetight spindle. I think a lot of the heat is radiating from the spindle, but I want to be sure.
Thanks again,
Tom

Anyone have experience with Crane Cams Assembly lube? I just bought some and want to know the correct procedure for applying. Do you wipe it off after pressing it into the core?
Thanks
Tom

To kind of emd the thread I started, I took temperature on the new CarveTight truck. Started out at 112 degrees and after 3 hours of carving it came down to 102 Degrees which LHR says is "normal"....

No problem Craig. And to answer some other questions, I am spraying from an aerosol can. I do not have room for a "real" spray system or even an air compressor. The only other finish I have tried is...

I am finishing a carving with spray lacquer and am getting "cobwebs" in some of the crevaces. Even after a light sanding to remove them they return with the next coat, even more pronounced. Could it...

What I have been doing is taking a syringe, with about a 10 ga needle. Fill with dark stain and flood each letter. Let stand until most of the stain has soaked it. Then carefully blot each letter to...

OK. Carving came out fine. Not having any type of IR temperature equipment, I took a very accurate stick thermometer and placed as much of the shaft would fit on the left side of the Z truck....

I am 1 hour into a 4 hour carve and actually it seems to be running a little cooler, not much, but enough I cam hold a finger on it for about 10 seconds. Also, I am sure no lube from the flex shaft...

Yes, lubed flex shafe and it is running cool as a cucumber.

I just installed the new CarveTight spindle & z truck. I did a short (15 min.) centerline text carving with a 90 degree V in soft pine. The whole z truck was almost too hot to touch. Does anyone know...

Gentlemen:
I have the following for sale:

5 – ½ inch bit adapters (Never used)
7 – ¼ inch bit adapters (Never used)
1 – 1/8 inch cutting bit with adapter (Lightly used)
1 – 1/16 carving bit...

Doug, I tried that and it gives me an error message stating that I have "non pattern objects. I expect that means the centerline text. I did group the pattern & text, and I think that will work for...

I have created a MPC that has text and a pattern. Is there anyway to save the entire MPC as a pattern (*.PTN) ? I thought I read somewhere that this could be done, but I can't find it.
Thanks
Tom

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I will try them when I get home tomorrow.
Tom

I don't post much because I can usually find the answers I need with a search, but, I have not been able to find the answer to this: I want to make a jig out of MDF to place a 8 x 10 x .25 piece of...