Centerline carvings is too faint.

[DickB]

I might try a test carve on some scrap wood with different fonts and methods and choose the best one. I'll use the size of the final sign so it matches.

Good plan.

[robboz4]

So here are the results of my experiment with the full size carvings of the font ( see photo). I carved text using the same font, but the text describes the method:
Centerline V90
Raster carve bit
Raster Outline.

I think I will use the same font but raster outline, the font is till faint on the centerline V90. I was going to try V60, but I like the font and the raster outline.

I've also enclosed a picture of the mini versions of the sign. I pencilled in the text and then varnished over it. Not too bad for a mock up...

Thanks for the help and suggestions.


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[cwestwood]

I've had the same problem. I found a hack around it that seems to work everytime. I just let the machine measure bit depth and open door before it starts carving and lowerthe bit about 1/16" or so. I ran a couple of test runs and then made me a gauge to put between the bit and collet. It's worked well for all fonts I've used including the ones with skinny and thick lines.

[Digitalwoodshop]

I would look at the BIT PLATE.... It should be LEVEL.... I remember when I had some V60 text problems and found my Bit Plate was not level and was bent down.... Bend up and try again.

AL

[robboz4]

Thanks. I'll look at the plate and if no success might use 1/!6" washer installed just before the actual text gets carved. The outline raster with a V90 bit and 1/8" depth seems to be ok on the latest test run. So might stick with that as I'm past a deadline for making this sign.

[robboz4]

Ok final posting. The carve came out out, but I painted the carved text with a gold paint just to create a contrast. It goes on display tonight so we will see what the critics say.

Thanks once gain for all the suggestions.
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[henry1]

Ok final posting. The carve came out out, but I painted the carved text with a gold paint just to create a contrast. It goes on display tonight so we will see what the critics say.

Thanks once gain for all the suggestions.

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it won't open up I get an error

[robboz4]

Strange! It works on my iPad. I posted it using my other computer. I'll check it out tomorrow.
Cheers

[robboz4]

Ok Will try to upload again as it definitely doesn't work in a browser....