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Cut up a Litho for a CO Workers Daughter.

Nightlight of Frozen.

1/4 candlestone
1/16 TBN
shape height .12
Gap above .03
cut time 31 Min.

Wayne

Does anybody have the settings or setup using aspire for carving 3D on Plexi?

I see some prefer both front and back side and I would like to try it on the backside.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Wayne

I purchased the model from 3dmodelclub.com created a new job in aspire and then imported the model. Made some tweaks and adjustments. Cut a roughing pass and then a finishing pass. I have the shark 60th machine using the Bosch router. However I have upgraded to a bigger machine now, message me if yo...

It's been awhile since I last posted.
Here is a shot of the last supper I carve up this weekend.

.5 EM for roughing
.125 TBN for finish pass - went for the speed, could have used smaller bit if I had the extra time.

Wayne

Cross I carved also.

I also had advise from Tony and ordered from Ebay. I bought this for my first try at candlestone, works great. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pieces-5-x7-Candlestone-for-Lithophane-/252196132349?hash=item3ab80f95fd:g:w0MAAOSwBLlU5O1e I also purchased some Corian. http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Pcs-1-4-x5-x-7...

Just came back from a CNC retreat in Monument CO. Thank you Doug Pinney for hosting in his 4,000 plus SQft shop. Topics covered for xyz 3 access and 4th access turning. Software of choice was vcarve/aspire, bits and lots of demo setting up files and cutting. With that I have shark 60th and do not ha...

Here is my first attempt at carving lithos. First off I would like to thank Tony for his help in getting me started. He gave me more than just the basic tips on how I should setup the files and speeds and feeds tips. Attached is my 3rd attempt. First 2 failed do to feed rate being to fast for the .0...

Steve,

One of the members here on the forums put me on to this site.

https://www.estreetplastics.com/Plexigl ... r_s/21.htm

I ordered several pieces of 9x12 and they work just fine for me.

Wayne

Tony,

This looks great.

I have a question on the cutout pass.

What bit did you use and how did you make your pass?

Was is one pass through the entire acrylic or did you make a few passes?

I have 3/8 inch what do you suggest I try for a cutout pass?

Thanks

Wayne

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