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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:54:58 GMT -5
I have an AR6, and it has been great. I rent 50 sq/ft in a workshop of a furniture company. I live in a townhouse so I can't have it at home. I'm working with Aspire 8.5 with models from vectorart3d.com and cncmilitaryemblems.com. I primarily do 3D carvings of military insignia. I use 2" thick maple for all of my 3D carvings. The 2" material gives the carvings some amazing depth. |
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:56:05 GMT -5
These were some of my first pieces made from 1" maple. It took a while to figure out correct toolpath settings to get it coming of the machine looking great, it's getting there. |
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:56:58 GMT -5
This is one of the first engravings I did with 2" maple, it turned out well. It was a long engraving jobs so I had to pause the job and resume the next day. Unfortunately the router had drifted down slightly on its Z axis, which is noticeable on the engraving. Lesson learned, always re-home the machine before resuming work. Attachments:
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:57:30 GMT -5
This the the Navy Expeditionary Warfare insignia. I think it turned out very nice. 2" maple with Minwax Ipswich Pine stain. |
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:58:37 GMT -5
One of the workers in the shop was getting married, his wife is Indian. I made some signs for his wedding, unfortunately I didn't get any pictures after he had finished painting them. Attachments:
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 22:59:15 GMT -5
I thought coasters would be an easy product to make and sell. I came up with this design where the coasters can stack/nest on top of each other, which means I don't have to make a coaster holder/stand. Each one takes about 15 minutes to make on the AR6. Attachments:
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 23:20:24 GMT -5
1.Some of the carvings I do have profile cuts with very narrow portions that a 1/4" bit isn't able to get in to. I picked up a 1/8" bit collet to use with my machine for those hard to reach areas. 2. Amana makes some good bits the only one I have been disappointed with is the 1/8" endmill, no matter how slow and shallow I go I keep snapping them. Their 1/8" ball nose seems to be a good alternative. Since it doesn't have teeth on the end like an end mill does there isn't as much tension on the bit. 3. I have found the various dremel accessories to be indispensable for cleaning up the finished carving. |
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Post by jordandemoss on Jul 25, 2016 23:23:32 GMT -5
1. I carved a grid in to my spoilboards to make sure I have my piece of wood squarely on the machine. 2. Any tips for engraving brass? I just started playing around with it and haven't quite gotten the hang of it yet. Attachments:
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