Tom Gustafson
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Tom Gustafson commented, Thanks mike. Not a jeweler. I am carving the Harley Davidson plaque into an urn for a friend. The wall is only 5" tall so the model is only 4". At that size my normal 2mm ball will not cut the smal...
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Tom Gustafson commented, mike, Thanks for the quick response and the link. Can you help me with the bit description in the tools section of Carveco. I am not sure how to enter the measurements. Angle and diameter. Thanks i...
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Tom Gustafson created a post, settings for 30 Degree 1/8 inch Shank 0.2mm engraving tip
What tool do I choose and what settings for this engraving tip?
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Tom Gustafson commented, Here is the transfer link and the screenshot of the project. I have a FoxAlien CNC and am using UGS g-code. https://we.tl/t-bqJj5IM27W When I cut the magnet hole, it is under size and not to depth....
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Tom Gustafson created a post, AnsweredHole size incorrect?
I am putting a hole in the back of a plaque for a magnet. The magnet is .470" dia by .108" deep. In Carveco Maker, I draw a .470" circle and center it on the work-piece. I choose the Profile toolpa...
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Tom Gustafson commented, Thank you. I finally placed it on the surface and then saved it. .art. Now I can bring it in and place it below the surface. Tom
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Tom Gustafson created a post, AnsweredHow do I create a round hole? .5 in dia .25 in deep
How do I create a round hole in Carveco Maker? .5 in dia .25 in deep. I have imported an .stl of the shape and when I paste it into the model at -.25 Z. It disappears.
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Tom Gustafson created a post, AnsweredUxcell router bit tool settings?
I have a 1/8" Shank, 30 Degree 0.2mm carbide bit to use for engraving from Uxcell. Where can I find the data base for Uxcell bits? Or what are the settings for this bit. Cutting softwood.
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Tom Gustafson commented, Thanks for the quick response. You were correct. The wood is mahogany and very dry. But it was moving. I dropped down .010" and ran the Raster X-Y again. Very light cross hatch pattern over the sur...
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Tom Gustafson created a post, AnsweredRaster X-Y not clearing surface
I am making a 3D plaque in Carveco Maker. The Finishing pass is Raster X-Y at 45 deg. 1/16" ball mill. Stepover is .0156", Stepdown is .1" , Speed is 30 in/min. When the project completes, there ar...