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Is V-Carve Pro intended more as a router software or will it work well with a milling machine?



I found this very interesting as I spoke with a Dolphin CAD rep and he worked out a deal with...

A Mercedes may also be well worth it......doesn't mean someone can afford it.I'm just a hobbyist and still learning and can't justify spending $1600 for software for a hobby that I may end up...

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions.I'll check out all the above mentioned software.Hopefully I can find something I can afford as a hobbyist.

Frank

Hi everyone,

I'm still very new to CNC and would like to get some opinions on what you would think to be the best CAD/CAM software for a hobbyist.What I'm looking for is something that's easy to...

I wouldn't worry about it then Dave.My buddy set me up with a few more end mills and a few center bits today.We're headed out to Busy Bee in the morning and I'll likely buy a vise while there.I very...

Thanks for the offer Dave.I have more endmills coming from a friend of mine but I'd be interested in the vise if its 6".Let me know how much and what size.

Frank

Thanks for the tips and the link CR.I actually bought a quick change tool post from littlemachineshop.com for my lathe.That is a pretty slick system but can I not stick to using my MT3 spindle and...

Actually,I only have 2 new end mills so far and need to get some other tooling like holders,a clamp kit,vise etc.......then I'll be clear for chip off.


Frank

Hi CR,I figured it out.Turned out to be a faulty outlet.Someone removed the tab connecting the upper and lower half of the outlet.Thanks.



Frank

Dave,the next time you get stuck,give me a scream and I'll drag you up the hill.I have a Diesel Dodge dually 4x4;).

My mill does have a drawbar.I actually just finished setting up my mill on its...

Hi trubleshtr,

Thanks for the ideas and yes,visual learning is good.I did spend a bit of time searching youtube,unfortunately though,its easy to get side tracked or drawn away from your...

Hi Dave,

Thanks for responding to my plea for help.The table size is 20"x7",x-11",y-7",z-15" and it uses an MT3 spindle.I purchased the mill and lathe that I have because it falls within my...

Hi everyone,

My name is Frank,I live in Burlington Ontario.I'm as green as can be when it comes to machining.I have never used a milling machine or a metal lathe but always had an interest in it...