First Cut

[Jason Marsha]

Here are the results of my first cut with the demo.

[CNCRob]

Your first cut looks great Jason, What kind of bit did you use?

[Jason Marsha]

Thanks. I used a MLCS 90 degree V-groove bit 1" diameter for the lettering as well as the initial ellipse. The ellipse is then cut all the way through with a 1/4" whiteside upcut spiral bit.

The wood was stained with Ronseal Teak quick drying wood stain prior to cutting.

The demo (www.vectric.com) is super easy to use and produces quality results. The only limitation is that you are restricted to the various sample files that come with the demo.
Everyone that I have shown the sign to love it but the all expect "Closed" to be on the other side. When I get the full version of the software I will get that from the vectorart website. (www.vectorart.com)

Jason

[ger21]

It's too bad that software is $500 . I think they'd sell a lot more for $150 or so.

[CNCRob]

Originally Posted by ger21 It's too bad that software is $500 . I think they'd sell a lot more for $150 or so.

I agree $500 is a little steep for the hobby user.

[Jason Marsha]

I agree Gerry. The $500.00 tag is somewhat out of the reach of the average hobbiest and as my exchange rate is 2 to 1 to the US dollar, $1000.00 BDS is a little steep.
If it was $150.00 I would have bought it long ago.

Jason

[jimini]

I agree with you on the cost,it is undoubtely worth it if you use it in business.
It would be nice if a person could buy a time limited version (I'm 74 lol).

[BrianM]

Hi Jason,
Those are nice photo's, any chance you could post them on the VCarve Wizard forum at http://forum.vectric.com as well?

Version 2.0 of VCarve Wizard is now available for download which allows a much wider range of effects to be produced - see http://vectric.com/vcarve-download/W...w/WhatsNew.htm for a brief summary of the new features and some images of the types of designs which can now be machined.

Brian

[Jason Marsha]

Brian
I will post the pictures on your forum. I downloaded the new version. The new abilities produce great looking results. You got great reviews on the shopbot forum for you original software ,congrats. If everyone loved the open sign before they will just collapse when they see the new one done in Vcarve v2. I am assuming that the new version will allow me to save the cut path of the new Open sign with raised lettering. Don't worry I will have this software before christmas for sure.

Jason

[BrianM]

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the kind words.

To answer your question, yes - you can cut the standard demo files using any of the new strategies in Version 2.0 and output the results to your machine. I look forward to seeing the photos!

Regards

Brian

[Bob Hutchinson]

finally, i found a program that will do what i want and Im out of money. downloaded the vcarve prog yesterday and carved one of the samples today.......i love it.....so far....well next ss check....is comming soon......and you are right its a lot of money for us hobby folks........but it sure seem worth the cost

[Jason Marsha]

Lets see some pics Bob, I should have some of mine posted this week after I get a chance to carve.

Jason