Is 2.0 worth the price?

[fwharris]

as i recall, the guys you and i ran around with from kersey and gill got us into both habits. Lol

tmi!!!!

[mister_zed]

The real problem with bit lengths is in 2.004. 1.187 is the way I wish it would stay. You have to put in a pretty long bit in 1.187 to cause a problem.

Well, I have noticed that 1.187 has problem with bit lengths and QC.

I still use the QC (yes, I know I am a dinosaur!) and when I insert the standard 1/16 carving bit that came with the machine I almost always get Z-truck stalled while positioning the bit in the beginning of the carve. When I insert one of the aftermarket bits that I have mounted slightly "shorter" I never get this problem.

Using pre-1.187 version does not give me the Z-truck stall error either.

[bergerud]

Do you mean a stall at the bit plate or a different type of stall later at the board? I have a higher bit plate on my dust cap (replacing the OEM bit plate) and an ER20 spindle which is low like the Rock and QC. If anyone should get that problem, I should. I have not noticed it.

[Woodpecker]

I am not sure about the problem. I just stay with the 2.0 and the new chuck. I can't afford to ruin good wood.

[jab73180]

Has 2.0 been upgraded to 2.005 yet?

[liquidguitars]

They are close. I not been able to test this week but i think the Rock works fine now.

[Woodpecker]

I think the new 2.0 upgrade is worth the money. It certainly does help with your own creations. You may want to look at the new machine and find out what comes with it. I always use a % cost to value when upgrading or repairing. Just divide the cost by the new item and see if it is worth a new machine. Especially if it comes with all of the upgrades and software. The 2.0 is a fun program and it is something to just watch the videos. Perhaps you should watch the videos and see its capabilities first. I go back and watch the videos just because I cant remember everything that it does. That is age related. Have fun and let me know what you have decided. Woodpecker

[edzbaker]

I was looking to see if there was a "Trial" version of Designer 2.0, and I don't see one. Am I overlooking it, or is there not one ?

Thanks

[lynnfrwd]

I was looking to see if there was a "Trial" version of Designer 2.0, and I don't see one. Am I overlooking it, or is there not one ?

Thanks

2.0 can be downloaded and played with for 30 days.

[fwharris]

Ed,

Just go to the software page and down load the 2.xxx version. http://www.carvewright.com/support-p...arted/update2/