[landdesign]

I posted the calendar, but I don't know haw you'd carve it with a ball nose. its set up for carving with a V bit

Erik

Some time ago, there was a .dxf posted of a 24" diameter Aztec Calendar. By any chance does anyone have the gcode for cutting this using a 1/8" dia ballnose?

[zarzavat]

Something similar with my wish
http://www.vectorart3d.com/store/ind...orge_50327.htm
but is too expensive for me
MikeUSNRet
if you whant the aztec calendar vector please pm me.
I don't know how to upload it.

[MikeUSNRet]

I posted the calendar, but I don't know haw you'd carve it with a ball nose. its set up for carving with a V bit

Erik

Ok...I can do v bit..have 60, 90, and 120

[metal-madness]

Looking for a 79 el camino ?!?

[qnet2]

Hello all

anybody seen any texas star dps or ranger vectors?

thanks

[cwebs]

I am looking for a nc type file to carve out wind genarator blades. Can anyone help me? Thanks Carl

[ghostlx]

I am looking for a nc type file to carve out wind genarator blades. Can anyone help me? Thanks Carl

what size blades are you looking for

[cwebs]

what size blades are you looking for

I am using treadmill motor and need about 700 rpm to get 14 volts, might have to use some kind of pully system to get the speed. I think I need in the 30 to 36 inch range.

[ghostlx]

I am using treadmill motor and need about 700 rpm to get 14 volts, might have to use some kind of pully system to get the speed. I think I need in the 30 to 36 inch range.

you might find this interesting. i make whirley gigs. i use 4"
pvc pipe to make 24" blades they work really well.
take 6" or 8" pvc and quater saw it into 4 pcs 30" to 36" long.
taper 1 side from big to little and leave 1.5 to 2" and round the end this will give you 4 really good pitched prop blades.leave 1edge straight for the leading edge.
i ll look for the article and post it
ghostlx

[jalessi]

qnet2,

Hope this will work.

Jeff...

[myxpykalix]

did anyone ever upload the aztec calendar? Here it is in dxf

[rbrague]

Thanks for the Aztec Calendar

[qnet2]

Jeff,

thanks much for the DPS .dxf . It is excellent
we are doing another copter for them this month and im going to
cut that dxf into their FlagShip a Eurocopter EC145
just did a Texas star on the last one . this one rocks

thanks

[jalessi]

Qnet2,

Please make sure my spelling on the logo is correct. It was late last night when I did the artwork.

Happy I could help,

Jeff...

[qnet2]

Jeff

looks good to me

[jalessi]

Qnet2,

That was fast.

Have a most awesome weekend,

Jeff...

[qnet2]

Jeff

thanks again the boss loved it, it's on a 3" dia disc with a 3.9 radius over the face. kinda looks like a badge

[becikeja]

A couple of days ago myxpykalix posted an Aztec calendar. I am a weekend warrior and not very skilled at CNC but I do enjoy working with it as a hobby. I have wanted to try my hand at cutting this for a long time. But I can't figure out the best bit to use or depth. I have considered 2 options. 1) using a V bit at at .1 and doing a 2D cut. Or 2) using a 1/8 inch ball nose and trying to do it in 3D but not sure I would get the detail I want. Looking for some guidance? Can someone please suggest something.

[Jay C]

Becikeja, what CAM are you usng?

[landdesign]

Becikeja I would recommend you do a 2 1/2 d carve. first the time will be a lot less for cutting and to get the same quality of surface doing it with a ball end bit would make the cutting time undoable for most.

I have cut the Aztec calendar 15 + times and it looks great with a simple 90 deg v bit.

The Calender below is 4 foot across and took 3 1/2 hours with my large machine. there's just a pile of vectors your going to be working with.

have fun cutting
Erik

A couple of days ago myxpykalix posted an Aztec calendar. I am a weekend warrior and not very skilled at CNC but I do enjoy working with it as a hobby. I have wanted to try my hand at cutting this for a long time. But I can't figure out the best bit to use or depth. I have considered 2 options. 1) using a V bit at at .1 and doing a 2D cut. Or 2) using a 1/8 inch ball nose and trying to do it in 3D but not sure I would get the detail I want. Looking for some guidance? Can someone please suggest something.