[metalworkz]

I started working on this caliper rack last week and engraved another area on the face of it tonight. I used a graphic of an old 1942 Chevy tonight and it turned out OK. I will do more cleanup tracing the next time around.

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[metalworkz]

I got one coat of clear on the stained dial caliper rack. A couple more coats and some other finishing work and it will be done. It already looks better, but I might as well take my time and finish it so it will last long. I've attached a picture as well.



Best regards,

[Khalid]

frankly speaking..ur carving ,finishing and graphics selection is not upto the mark...Cut2D and Vcarvepro can do much better...

Keep up ur work this will make u more artistic..

[Med-Pac]

I would recommend some better material also. It looks like you used a 2x4.

There's a boat load of free DXF files on this site. I think it's under the "share your art files" thread on this site. Most are already cleaned up and ready to cut.

By the way we also use Vectric. Here's a sample of some of the cuts we've done.
Most of what we cut is alum. The wood carving is a sample program that came with the vetric software.

Mike

[metalworkz]

Thanks for the constructive criticism and encouragement Khalid and Mike. You basically nailed it Mike, as it was made from a 2" x 6" rem. I was not too worried about the rough appearance as it still will be better than laying the calipers on the benchtop. I agree that I probably should have used better material and designs, but at the time I was so anxious to make something. I will keep at it and hopefully I will get better all around.

[Mike Stevenson]

I think it is a good piece. You will teach yourself to get better with experience.

[teamtexas]

Nice job on the Chevy! What kind of bit did you use to mill it out?

Dan

[Khalid]

I know when i made my first piece...I have great feelings that day, i shared that piece every one around although it was rough without fininshing ...it was not as good i am creating todays... At those times i have only X and Y-axis motors installed at my router and I ran it with 5V....only getting 5 IPM.....and we stoood at machine and manually adjusting our z-axis as the engraving carry forward...

I don't want to discourage you but the experience will tell u ...and you will also amazed about ur previous creations and probably would laugh for sharing...
Best of luck

[metalworkz]

Hi Dan,
I used a 2 flute carbide engraving tool(.250" dia.) and a minimal depth of about .010" in a couple passes. Thanks.