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What program are you using that you are trying to import an image to? V-Carve for instance supports most image types. I place my images for CNC work in my "Pictures" folder in a sub folder called CNC: C:/users/pictures/cnc/ To import, I select the appropriate folder then browse to the image I want,...

Can anyone give me a few pointers on importing an image - when i go to the samples it doesnt seem to want to allow me to do that. Is there a library or a place i can go and browse images alread created to purchase?

Great help....heading to the shop now...will give you all an update on my progress. thanks a lot.

GARYR6 wrote:There are engraving bits. I like to use a 30degree bit from Price bits when doing detail stuff.

I will definitely get one and try it - thanks !

You might also want to reconsider your choice of material. Softwoods are not the best choice for detail carving. One trick I've used that has worked well for shallow detail text is to put a couple smooth coats of film finish (polyurethane/ varnish / whatever) over the wood. Then I do my carving (so...

another question...in engraving some of my small text- i am getting some overlap and splintering between the letters. Is there a way i can increase the spacing on the letters without distorting the words? i see there is 2 options on the drawing panel - but i am not sure which ones to use and how.

I am a definite newbie and have what may appear to be a silly question. I am making tablets out of heart pine and want to engrave bible verses on them. I need to use small text and engrave only very slightly into the wood. Most of my plaques or tablets are going to be 8.5 x11" or so and my problem i...