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**challagan** · 04-04-2007, 09:32 PM

Pretty cool Bob! How bad does that MDF chew up the bits? Keep sharing your pic with us!

Corey

**bobj3** · 04-04-2007, 10:03 PM

Hi Corey

The bit is still like new

, ya I know, but it's a good one they sale them for 30.oo bucks ea. and can't keep them in stock, I'm not sure if others are breaking them or if they are like me just want more of a good thing, I think I told you about the 1/8" bit that cuts like butter, it's only one that can cut 1" stock the norm is 1/2" max. and that's pushing the bit hard.
I don't like to use a 1/8" bit the norm but this one I'm going to try on the router table and for inlay work,etc. it's that good

.

The bit only takes off .005 on each pass that maybe why the bit is still like new

it runs at 20,000 rpm. and the motor is only 1hp. and it has a cable from the motor to the bit head that runs like a printer head and can be setup the same way, high,normal,draft , I have only use the normal so far and the head moves quick on the track just like a printer so to speak, neat tool,

I will post some more pictures just for kicks

Bj

**Mike** · 04-04-2007, 11:45 PM

BJ, does the software interpret color images or do you have to assign values? It looks as if a high contrast B&W photo would cause severe carving with no soft edges. Is there a suggested file size for a jpg to get best results? Or do you need to use a bmp format? Is there a recommended thickness for the wood or do you enter the values and the PC compensates for it?

**challagan** · 04-04-2007, 11:55 PM

Wow, that must be one hell of a bit BJ. Let us know how it works in the router table. 30.00 isn't bad at all for a bit of that quality.

Corey

**bobj3** · 04-05-2007, 12:06 AM

Hi Mike

It will use just about anything but gif format works best so far.
Wood thickness, 3/4" the norm but you can put up to 5" tall/high in the machine and a min. of 1/2" the norm and 8ft long if you want,or long with outboard supports, the max is 15" wide and can push it to 15 1/2" if needed.
The Designer program has many.many tools and will let you setup just about anything you want to make/carve with the inport tool.
suggested file size, no but the higher the better,I'm using 5meg.for jpg files but then I resize them down toget them to fit.
You can download the software just for kicks and play with it for 30 days, it's fun software to play with, it's like a CAD program without all the junk.
Anyone can run the software it's that easy to use.

Bj

**bobj3** · 04-05-2007, 02:53 PM

Just some more snapshots

I had to make the Elvis ones , the BOSS is a Big fan and when see saw what I was doing she jump right on them and said OK BUD I want them made NOW !! and what ever she wants she gets.

sometimes

Bj

**challagan** · 04-05-2007, 06:51 PM

Hi Bob, bet the Boss is real happy! Is the standing Elvis pretty much standing proud of the background or in other words it removed all the material around Elvis and the signature? Looks like it.

**bobj3** · 04-05-2007, 07:37 PM

Hi Corey

Your right on

, it just remove all the background , it can be set for both ways.

She likes it, the BOSS and I have been a pair for 44 years on the 6th, of April and it's like only a year or so for me, she is that great

to put up with all my crap over the years.
I guess it's been longer than that I found her in the 5th grade and that was it for me, a FRIEND for life.

I guess I should say I was in the 5th grade at the same time

LOL
We waited 10 years to have our 1st. little one but now she is 36 I guess that's more info than you wanted to know.. LOL LOL

.

Bj

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Originally Posted by challagan

Hi Bob, bet the Boss is real happy! Is the standing Elvis pretty much standing proud of the background or in other words it removed all the material around Elvis and the signature? Looks like it.

cranbrook2 · 04-05-2007, 07:51 PM

Hi bob
I was just checking into them machines a few weeks ago.
My step father lives in North Carolina and he bought one awhile ago and he loves it.
He said they cost around $ 2,000 but well worth it. He just finished the last supper yesterday in no time.
He also mentioned that sears will be selling them.
Carve Wright even has it,s own forum if anyone needs ideas or help.

I wonder if you can buy them in Canada?

**bobj3** · 04-05-2007, 08:34 PM

I John
I got mind from Sears, because CarveWright was sold out I been using the software for about 60 days or so I have read all the posted item on the CarveWright forum and downloaded all the items I could find on the forum.

A note about Sears ,they just raise the price on the Scanning Probe to 400.oo bucks so CarveWright had to do the same ,it was 300.oo bucks.
But Sears as alot of buting power and the one with the bucks rules.

I not to sure about Canada they have funny rules about Mfg. selling items in Canada. do they have SEARS in Canada ? ?
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http://www.carvewright.com/
http://www.carvewright.com/pricing.html
http://www.carvewright.com/forum/
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Bj

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Originally Posted by cranbrook2

Hi bob
I was just checking into them machines a few weeks ago.
My step father lives in North Carolina and he bought one awhile ago and he loves it.
He said they cost around $ 2,000 but well worth it. He just finished the last supper yesterday in no time.
He also mentioned that sears will be selling them.
Carve Wright even has it,s own forum if anyone needs ideas or help.

I wonder if you can buy them in Canada?

04-04-2007, 09:32 PM	#11
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Pretty cool Bob! How bad does that MDF chew up the bits? Keep sharing your pic with us! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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04-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#12
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Corey The bit is still like new , ya I know, but it's a good one they sale them for 30.oo bucks ea. and can't keep them in stock, I'm not sure if others are breaking them or if they are like me just want more of a good thing, I think I told you about the 1/8" bit that cuts like butter, it's only one that can cut 1" stock the norm is 1/2" max. and that's pushing the bit hard. I don't like to use a 1/8" bit the norm but this one I'm going to try on the router table and for inlay work,etc. it's that good . The bit only takes off .005 on each pass that maybe why the bit is still like new it runs at 20,000 rpm. and the motor is only 1hp. and it has a cable from the motor to the bit head that runs like a printer head and can be setup the same way, high,normal,draft , I have only use the normal so far and the head moves quick on the track just like a printer so to speak, neat tool, I will post some more pictures just for kicks Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! BJ, does the software interpret color images or do you have to assign values? It looks as if a high contrast B&W photo would cause severe carving with no soft edges. Is there a suggested file size for a jpg to get best results? Or do you need to use a bmp format? Is there a recommended thickness for the wood or do you enter the values and the PC compensates for it? __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Wow, that must be one hell of a bit BJ. Let us know how it works in the router table. 30.00 isn't bad at all for a bit of that quality. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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04-05-2007, 12:06 AM	#15
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Mike It will use just about anything but gif format works best so far. Wood thickness, 3/4" the norm but you can put up to 5" tall/high in the machine and a min. of 1/2" the norm and 8ft long if you want,or long with outboard supports, the max is 15" wide and can push it to 15 1/2" if needed. The Designer program has many.many tools and will let you setup just about anything you want to make/carve with the inport tool. suggested file size, no but the higher the better,I'm using 5meg.for jpg files but then I resize them down toget them to fit. You can download the software just for kicks and play with it for 30 days, it's fun software to play with, it's like a CAD program without all the junk. Anyone can run the software it's that easy to use. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Just some more snapshots I had to make the Elvis ones , the BOSS is a Big fan and when see saw what I was doing she jump right on them and said OK BUD I want them made NOW !! and what ever she wants she gets. sometimes Bj Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 04-06-2007 at 06:33 PM.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bob, bet the Boss is real happy! Is the standing Elvis pretty much standing proud of the background or in other words it removed all the material around Elvis and the signature? Looks like it. __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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cranbrook2 Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cranbrook Ontario Posts: 1,498 View cranbrook2's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi bob I was just checking into them machines a few weeks ago. My step father lives in North Carolina and he bought one awhile ago and he loves it. He said they cost around $ 2,000 but well worth it. He just finished the last supper yesterday in no time. He also mentioned that sears will be selling them. Carve Wright even has it,s own forum if anyone needs ideas or help. I wonder if you can buy them in Canada? __________________ john in cranbrook ontario. (plans) www.extremebirdhouse.com
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