Hi Guys!
Haven't built or purchased a CNC router yet but am wondering if there are any websites where you can get patterns or photos to carve with the CNC router?
Whether they are free or moderately priced (free is always good if they're high enough quality) but I'm guessing that there is a difference in the quality of the product as well.
Thanks in advance for the help! Have a great day!:smile:
What you will need in order to create carvings are 3 D files. Simply Google search 3 D files and there are many sights that offer these up.
You can of course use photos in the process of creating your own 3 d files in software like Aspire. you can try that for free at Vectric.com. they also have links to models and their own extensive 3 D clipart. most fun is building your own..
I get most of mine from Aspire Clipart, they're Vector 3d site, and Design and Make site. Have also gone on Ebay and got a file or 2 from Europe. One you have some basic models, you can do many variations of the same thing to create different pieces. But I'm not near as creative or talented as Scottart, so I have to make do with what my limited abilities allow.
Carving text is just a matter of getting what font you want.
I have done mostly 2 and 2.5D projects. I import vector art I find on bing or Google, stuff I draw in AutoCAD, or bitmaps I trace in Aspire. I have used the drawing features of aspire to create some projects from scratch, but I still have a lot of learning to do!
I have also gleaned a few project files from the Aspire forum, and been able to modify them a little
Gentlemen, I appreciate all the input/suggestions and will be continuing my search for cnc router machines/systems/kits and will be asking for your shared knowledge/experience! Thanks again so much!!!!!
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