james mcgrew
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Last Activity: Today, 09:49 AM
Joined: 09-04-2008
Location: ridgeway sc
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Bowl effect using large ballnose, Note the clearance space (vcarved+ so the bit had clearance)... -
When it comes to deeper bits i have had to look at machinist bit sites. i have some 4" LOC 6" oa taper ballnose.
If I was doing...Leave a comment:
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NO NO and Even a BIG Hell no,
forst ask yourself Why ? when i do DEEEEP cutting i look for bits to accomodate the depth or a strategy for...Leave a comment:
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Every file for me is based on top of spoilboard (bottom of material) the only time i used top of material is a vcarve or 3d file when the depth is crucial...Leave a comment:
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I check bits for actual measure at the bottom or top of material (what the file ask for)
I love machinery, I love good work more than m...Leave a comment:
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I have had ATCs since my first x3 in 2008, still today i check every bits z hieght before any new file or 3d cut cut, it is just a good practice.
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I have only had t hp and up on all my machines this one has a 5 hp HSD, if you are gonna get into it do not under power
the first photo is...Leave a comment:
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I have both a CAMaster and another syntec machine, the Wincnc CAMaster is far easier to use, Vectric has a CAM engine to produce code, you go straight...Leave a comment:
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I cut with .375 3 flute comp at 400 IPM and 16000 RPM. most all we do is melamineLeave a comment:
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Home depot carrys what they get from distriburors, as long as it qualifys as MDF, if the board is dark brown it has more binder and can be good for carving...Last edited by james mcgrew; 01-14-2022, 12:59 PM.Leave a comment:
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Smart move !Leave a comment:
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Which one ? I may start a new one for Prospective owner QuestionsLeave a comment:
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So to follow his Question, Additional software (Rhino for EX) will not make this happen on the Camaster rotary either ?Leave a comment:
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Sorry I have just never seen that in a rotary application with any software yet it may be possible yet My limited mind does not see whyLeave a comment:
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I would do a duck decoy in two halves, there are others who can chime in better than me. and with wrapping the file looks distorted until it machines...Leave a comment:
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Technically you are right Yet if it is in rotary use, Yes if you wanted to say do a side of a column the rotate and do another it would be the same as...Leave a comment:
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Not sure what you mean about Vectric. I did quite a few files on the rotary using Vectric, I am sure it has advanced since thenLeave a comment:
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Damn, Butch at A & M sold me two 5 x 8 sheets of mdf and told me they were out of trupan in Charlotte...Leave a comment:
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Its a machine, I would think it could be done, yet at the outset BIG bucks. (get that out of the way) the spindle would probably mount right up, the...Leave a comment:
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