CNC Shark Forum

I wanted to share a tip that has helped me convert jpeg images into useable vector images. The process is easy. 1. I change color photos to black and white with any handy application such as Photoshop, Inkscape, IrfanView, etc. 2. Then I upload the B&W image to http://www.vectorization.org/ as follo...

Okay I’ve held off for a long time before asking this question. I read somewhere, and I cannot find it again, that to set Z0: 1. Place a bit in the router collet and lightly tighten it, just enough so that the bit does not fall out. 2. Slowly lower the Z axis, via the slow/step mode in the control p...

Here is a tip I picked up on from KarenW. This saves me untold hours trying to fine tune a JPEG digital photo into practical vectors. It needs Photoshop to implement, but it may also be possible in Inkscape (free software). I have not checked that out yet. To Pencil Sketch from a JPEG Photograph: 1....