Scanning probe with Rock Chuck

[georgestringer]

I have ordered the Rock Chuck for my Carvewright and was wondering if I ordered the scanning probe, would it work with the Rock Chuck. I see it has the QC attachment to it>

[AskBud]

I have ordered the Rock Chuck for my Carvewright and was wondering if I ordered the scanning probe, would it work with the Rock Chuck. I see it has the QC attachment to it>

The short answer is YES.
Here is a statement about the Probe be rjustice (the MAN).
http://forum.carvewright.com/showpos...04&postcount=6
AskBud

[georgestringer]

Thanks Bud and RJustice that answered my question. Happy carving to all in 2010.

[eelamb]

First scan using the rock, and it worked great. Thought I would share the image of a boy playing hockey. Learning every time I use the PE. This started out at .886 depth. After downloading the scan a few times I learned how to change the depth to what I wanted for the pattern, and this is the results.

[Kenm810]

Good Job on the scan Ed, keep it up
Thanks for Sharing your Photo

[eelamb]

Thanks Ken, as you know the software is a large learning curve.

Do have a question for anyone. Lets say I want to scan something that is 3 inches thick, with a carve about .5 inches deep. Do I just add to the rail heights on my sled or make a new sled. I am thinking either will do, but not sure the CW can do this. I know I would have to set the carve depth, all I want is the carved out area. It is from a hand carving I did years ago on a leg of a table.

[Kenm810]

I've done a couple like you mentioned,
remember the rails always have to be al least as tall as the object your
planning to scan so the pressure rollers can clear the item.
I put blocks around my project to act as touch points
so the scanner tip will only scan to the depth I want.
So even if the object is 2" or 3" tall, by using the proper size blocks,
it only scans to the .80", .75", or .50" that I need.

Ps. Over the last few year I've build at least a couple dozen
different Sleds and Carrier Boards for my projects.

[eelamb]

Thanks Ken, that is what I was thinking. Gets scary thinking of something you want to do, and not know if you are going to destroy the CW in the process.

[AskBud]

Thanks Ken, as you know the software is a large learning curve.

Do have a question for anyone. Lets say I want to scan something that is 3 inches thick, with a carve about .5 inches deep. Do I just add to the rail heights on my sled or make a new sled. I am thinking either will do, but not sure the CW can do this. I know I would have to set the carve depth, all I want is the carved out area. It is from a hand carving I did years ago on a leg of a table.

You may add to your current rails, or substitute higher rails, if you like. Just make sure that the additions are mounted in such a way that they do not collapse as you scan.
AskBud

[eelamb]

Thanks AskBud, If I add to the rails, they will be screwed on, and level.