[dighsx]

I figure it's about time someone started a Vcarve gallery thread. I'll start the ball rolling with a couple of pictures of a sundial I just finished using Vcarve. The dial measures 20X14 inches and is made out of corian. The style (the thing that casts the shadow) is made out of 1/8 inch thick plexiglas.

So Vcarve owners lets see what you've been up to.

[dighsx]

Am I the only Vcarve owner who likes to show off?

Here's a sign I made the other day. It's about 9X9 inches. I used paint-mask to color the cuts. That sure makes life easier. If you're ever trying to find a good pain to use, go to any art store and buy a heavy body acrylic paint. It goes on like butter and covers great.

Over all it came out pretty good. The wood was warped a little so I was fighting that a bit.

[Jason Marsha]

Jay,

That is a very good looking sign. It is simple and its gets the message across.

I should own a copy of Vcarve this month if my funds come through as promised.

Bob was posting his signs a while back but I have not seen him in the zone for some time now.

Keep the pics coming.

Jason

[dighsx]

I aim to please here's another sign I finished yesterday.

Jason you're really going to like Vcarve. I know I keep saying it in these forums but it's the best software out there. What I really like about it is you can do signs and carvings that look great in about 2 seconds. For example the sign in this post all I did was type the text up, open Vcarve, import the text and the scrolls from an eps file, select everything, hit calculate tool path and that was it. I didn't have to change anything or monkey around.

The other thing that is cool about it I can do all my 2D machining too. So say you want to cut out parts for something. Just get the shapes in Vcarve, select the 2D toolpath button, then pick machine outside vectors and you're set. The software can really do it all, which makes life easy (and cheaper in the long run). You also feel like you got more then you moneys worth, which is really nice.

But take it from me; if you've just built/are building/bought/or have a CNC machine and you don't want to learn gcode or how to run tricky software get Vcarve. In a matter of minutes you'll be turning out stuff you never thought you or your machine could do.

Man I sound like a commercial. Next thing you know I'll be trying to sell teeth whitening kits.

[Imagineering]

Am I the only Vcarve owner who likes to show off?

Here's a sign I made the other day. It's about 9X9 inches. I used paint-mask to color the cuts. That sure makes life easier. If you're ever trying to find a good pain to use, go to any art store and buy a heavy body acrylic paint. It goes on like butter and covers great.

Over all it came out pretty good. The wood was warped a little so I was fighting that a bit.

Jay, would you be happy to share the G-Code for the Japanese sign??

[Jason Marsha]

I share your excitement about Vcarve. I was sold on the software from version 1 demo .

I posted my first demo cut in my Vcarve thread here is the link:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13797

Your latest sign is most impressive, not that I understand what it says but the results are great.

Jason

[Bob Hutchinson]

Hi Guys, Bob (Grizzmo) is back...feeling much better now....was a rough go for a bit.....but is looking better each day...here are some of the pics i put on tonys vcarve thread....boy do i love this program..... for all you folks who build yours...where and how cheeply can i get a spindle about 1 horse would do it..i keep burning up laminate trimmers and i cant stand the noise...

[Bob Hutchinson]

sorry forgot the eagle here he is

[Jason Marsha]

Good to have you back Bob. Those signs are looking really good. Got some good news today, so full version Vcarve should be mine soon.

Jason

[Jason Marsha]

How long did the eagle sign take to complete?

Jason

[Tony Mac]

Hi guys,

Fantastic work with the software!

Jay - Are you after my job!
Glad the software is 'earning its keep' and thanks for the praise and positive feedback!

Bob - Great to hear you are feeling better and thanks for posting the pictures of your work.

Cheers Guys,

Tony Mac

[Bob Hutchinson]

it took a couple of hours, but im redoing it by bringing the eps file directly into vcrarve ...i think it will be faster and i know it will be smoother...as i found if i export my corel files as eps instead of creating dfx files i get much better results......expecially on the curves

[bsimages]

So which is the best bit to use in Vcarve a 90 degree V with flat or sharp tip...or another?
Bill Schober

[mcmmach]

So which is the best bit to use in Vcarve a 90 degree V with flat or sharp tip...or another?
Bill Schober

Hi Bill,
The bit selection depends on the size and type of image or text you are cutting, I used to use a 60^ bit all the time but the more I use Vcarve I choose the bit to suit the image.
On the attached image I used a 30^ bit to cut the small lettering and a 60^ bit to cut the larger lettering and scroll work (sign is 22" wide by 12 1/2" tall).
I'm working on another sign that uses a 1/4" flat end mill, a 30^ bit and a 60^ bit, I'll post a picture when it's finished.
Dean

[dighsx]

Anyone know a good place to get vbits on the web? I've had a hard time finding the steeper angles. Seems like anything smaller the 60 degrees is rare, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places?

[mcmmach]

Hi Jay,
One good place to get bits is www.2link.com, they have quick delivery and there prices are reasonable.

[dighsx]

I think your link might not be right. When I go I get a place for web hosting. Or am I missing something?

[mcmmach]

Sorry Jay.
Should be www.2linc.com (with a "c" not "k")
Dean

[Bob Hutchinson]

very nice, ....Bob

[dighsx]

Here's another sundial done with VCW. This one tells you the height of the sun off the horizon.