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So which is the best bit to use in Vcarve a 90 degree V with flat or sharp tip...or another?
Bill Schober

[mcmmach]

Originally Posted by bsimages So which is the best bit to use in Vcarve a 90 degree V with flat or sharp tip...or another? Bill Schober

Hi Bill,
The bit selection depends on the size and type of image or text you are cutting, I used to use a 60^ bit all the time but the more I use Vcarve I choose the bit to suit the image.
On the attached image I used a 30^ bit to cut the small lettering and a 60^ bit to cut the larger lettering and scroll work (sign is 22" wide by 12 1/2" tall).
I'm working on another sign that uses a 1/4" flat end mill, a 30^ bit and a 60^ bit, I'll post a picture when it's finished.
Dean

[dighsx]

Anyone know a good place to get vbits on the web? I've had a hard time finding the steeper angles. Seems like anything smaller the 60 degrees is rare, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places?

[mcmmach]

Hi Jay,
One good place to get bits is www.2link.com, they have quick delivery and there prices are reasonable.

[dighsx]

I think your link might not be right. When I go I get a place for web hosting. Or am I missing something?

[mcmmach]

Sorry Jay.
Should be www.2linc.com (with a "c" not "k")
Dean

[Bob Hutchinson]

very nice, ....Bob

[dighsx]

Here's another sundial done with VCW. This one tells you the height of the sun off the horizon.

[dighsx]

Here's a close up of the dial in the last post and of a dial I finished today. The yellow dial isn't for telling time but (although it will) but it's for finding true north. You line both dials up so they read the same time and the direction its pointing is true north.

[CNCRob]

Your dials are really cool Jay, Is thery any websites I can goto to get more information or plans on making some?

[joecnc2006]

Does anyone know where to get corian, I would like to get the 0.25" stock but local plastic supply say they do not know what it is, is it known by another name, I know there is a corian.com but is it called corian because of the manufacturer?

Thanks, Joe

[buscht]

Corian is the tradename for a Dupont product. http://www.corian.com/

It is only sold through authorized Corian installers. (That I know of.) Usually these are kitchen countertop manufacturers. Almost every town has a couple.

There are other products like Corian but have different brand names. I can't think of them at the moment. If the kitchen countertop people don't use Corian they will mention the type that they sell.

Usually these guys have scraps available for sale to crafters.