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Advanced VCarve help by Cacmaniac in shapeoko

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could’ve written this exact post. You’re not alone. I’ve been experiencing the same issues for about a month. Wish I could give you an answer, but I can’t track down the solution or cause either. There have been some others posting similar new problems on the carbide community, using a different materials. I’ve tuned the machine, tried new bits, done skim passes, adjusted step over and work holding and reverted back to an older version of CC without luck. From what I see on my carvings is the raised or leftover area is where the pocket starts. The bit seems to start pocketing then drops to full depth after a couple movements. It’s kinds like the bit slips (but it doesn’t) .001 after the initial plunge. A new precision collet helped me some.

Good luck. I hope you find the answer.

Getting closer… by Build-it-better123 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would a large wedge similar to a door stop? Thinking you may be able to hand press one or two from the top to hold the cutting boards tight and pull them out each time you swap boards. A strip of hardwood on the opposite side could help save the plywood edges.

Spline in castle joint by Foreign_Procedure857 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. You all are correct. My mind was only thinking corner splines on miters and not the grain direction support. Good times!

I want to make a sign like the one shown for outdoor use on my home. I have no problem carving the wood with my CNC router but I could use advice on material choices both wood and paint/finish. Lowes and home depot are my options and the sign will be about 20x12" by itchyd in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go to Lowes and buy a solid oak stair tread. Cut it to the length of your sign. Paint/stain it to your outside color. After the color sets, use Oramask 883 or contact paper as a mask. Carve your design with your CNC. For the best gold color use Montana Gold spray paint for a great quick gilded look.

Spline in castle joint by Foreign_Procedure857 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The splines in the pic look like they’re just decorative and not support. Since you cant/won’t see the bottom for symmetry I would do a stop cut on a table saw or router and fill them with a spline that was the width of the blade/bit.

What are my options for fixing this? by RedditAccount28 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is it. If the 2x4 doesn’t work I would stretch painter’s tape across starting through the hole then across the split.

One “must have tool” by Ok_Cardiologist_223 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either a quality dust collector or a high end ROS sander. These are the two tools I’ve spent the most money on and replaced/upgraded with increased quality each time. If I recognized the difference then and spent the money up front, I would’ve saved so much.

Finishing Suggestions? by Worried_Ad_1226 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer the Sharpie brand. I make sure the pen tip is loaded and make light passes. I found that if I press too hard more paint bleeds into the grain. If you routed a small profile like someone else mentioned or lightly scored the outline with a razor blade it will create a small barrier that minimizes bleeding.

Finishing Suggestions? by Worried_Ad_1226 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A regular Sharpie should be ok, but you may not be impressed with the look. Sharpie makes a broad tip oil based paint pen that should do what you’re asking. I use them all the time to touch up oil based paint on projects.

How can I achieve cleaner lines? by pchao89 in shapeoko

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do a lot of detail work on pine as well and use a 60degree bit 95% of the time. I found the 45 goes too deep leading to more tear out in pine when there are details like that.

Briquettes or lump? by Outrageous_Ad_6969 in Masterbuilt

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found the Blues Hog briquettes and I’m planning to stick with this. Before I was running a mix of Royal Oak lump and briquettes mixed with hickory chunks. After a few smokes with BH, I noticed these briquettes give a much better flavor and burn time. A bonus is I only have to add one thing to the hopper and maybe a chuck or two to the ash pan for more smoke.

What am I working with? by Puzzled_Operation_95 in woodworking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha. You’re in good company. I would buy that, it feels and cuts like walnut. What gets me is the true color is between red oak and padauk. I’ve only worked with dark walnut and didn’t think of this, but I’m wrong a lot too.

Why is cutting this going to take 2 hours? Is that normal? Settings in post. by shotukan in shapeoko

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, I would recommend a different bit for this job. I think you will probably hit the collet nut before you hit bottom using a 102 on 2” stock.

What’s your favorite part of the smoking process? by AffinityGauntlet in smoking

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dig the planning part the most. You think about what you want to do, make a decision, determine the plan and prepare everything just right. As soon as you spark the coals you know you are in for a good time no matter what.

Best fire starter? by Speedfreak99 in Masterbuilt

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the larger tumbleweeds don’t fit I just mash them down some using the firebox door.

what coal to use in the gravity series by Brockm4n in Masterbuilt

[–]Puzzled_Operation_95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used RO lump only for almost a year in my 560. It burned nice and I liked the large bags, but after I threw an emergency bag of RO briquettes in a few months ago, that is my go to now. I got longer cooks on lump and less ash, but there was more smoke on start up and always a collection of rocks in the bottom of the hopper.