Scanning Assistance Please

[rjustice]

Ron, I have to agree with you 100% about the 1/16 Rad on the tool vs the probe tip nose rad. When using a tracing attachment on a lathe or VTL we always use the same configuration on the stylis as what the tool is. That is just a common rule in the machine shop for tracing.
Can you tell me if the protective tips that are available on the CW site have the 1/16 nose radius?

Hi Jerry,
No tips available yet, but i think this is something i need to get on the long list of "Must Do's"... I think i have a mold at work that i could convert to this cavity arrangement somewhat quickly... I will have to look this over on Monday.

[CarverJerry]

I went to order a set of tips for the probe and couldn't believe they wanted 21 dollars to ship it. That is bazar and unheard of. Ron when are you going to see about making some of these? Does any one out there want to sell one of these tips, if so drop me a message with total amount and we'll deal. I know I sound cheap but I'm on a fixed income and have to look out for my expenses..... thanks
carverjerry

[cnsranch]

I'm probably behind the curve on this thread, but I got the glue tips shown below at Hobby Lobby for $2.00.

They work great, and at that price, you can afford to toss them often.

[chebytrk]

I'm probably behind the curve on this thread, but I got the glue tips shown below at Hobby Lobby for $2.00.

They work great, and at that price, you can afford to toss them often.

So do you just place these over the existing plastic scanning tip?

[cnsranch]

So do you just place these over the existing plastic scanning tip?

Yep - they snug right on....

[Capt Bruce]

Hi Concept, Low Tech, workable solution at reasonable cost. "I love it when a plan comes together" as the saying goes.

[eromran]

Yep - they snug right on....

Also by using the longer tips you can scan much thicker items. Make a sled with higher rails on the rail on the keypad side you will need to notch down about 3/4 in so when the machine homes the tip wont hit the rail. Don't make it very wide though just enough for tip to make it through or it will cause the roller to release. This will allow you to scan something 2 7/8 in thick (if you make your rails 2 7/8 above bed of sled) or just the top part of something that is thicker. If you make the rails much higher the probe won't go all the way to sled bed.

[CarverJerry]

Thanks guys

[TIMCOSBY]

of hot glue to secure the glue tips on had one fall off half way though carve. when there worn out you just pull off. i have also used two glue tips to get deeper into the object.

[jeanlee411]

I'm probably behind the curve on this thread, but I got the glue tips shown below at Hobby Lobby for $2.00.

They work great, and at that price, you can afford to toss them often.

I went to order a set of tips for the probe and couldn't believe they wanted 21 dollars to ship it. That is bazar and unheard of. Ron when are you going to see about making some of these? Does any one out there want to sell one of these tips, if so drop me a message with total amount and we'll deal. I know I sound cheap but I'm on a fixed income and have to look out for my expenses..... thanks
carverjerry