New postprocessors have been included for Mach3 and using these output options reduces the size of toolpath files and gives smoother and higher quality machined edges.Īs well as changes to the program, we have also had to modify the postprocessors to support the new commands. Profile and Pocketing toolpaths created from designs which contain arcs will now be output with G02 / G03 moves. This is the major change for version 3.1. All registered users have been e-mailed with the new download details, so let us know if you haven't received this information.īelow is a list of the new features and changes since version 3.0 was launched at the beginning of July. This is a free update for all registered users of VCarve Wizard and VCarve Pro. The last photo shows #3 and #4 together.We are pleased to announce that Version 3.1 of VCarve Pro has been released. But it was too yellow, so I didn't put any on #4. It goes on milky white, and dries rather clear.

Since #3 was already bad, I tried an experiment, which was to use the IKEA liquid beeswax seal. Fortunately I had painted a couple of blanks, and could cut sign #4 almost immediately. Nope, the scar was still visible even after I repainted the line. I set the Z Zero, cut the sign and figured I'd fix it afterwards. Once this was dry I mounted it in the jig, but forgot to zero the Z Height, so it dragged the bit diagonally across the face of the board and made a scar. Not the effect I was looking for.Īttempt #3: I realized Stain was a bad idea, and switched to IKEA wood paint. Lousy results, mostly due to stain seeping into the grain. I didn't have a spare, stained blank so we went on to cut #2.įor Cut #2, I cut the sign text in a piece of raw wood, planning to stain the letters and plane off the top layer. I secured the wood, and restarted the cut, hoping for a miracle. I saw it immediately and stopped the job - the left upright of the B is slanted. Needless to say, hurrying usually ends up taking longer.įirst mistake: I forgot to hammer the wedge tight, and the sign board slipped. I made several beginner mistakes when cutting the sign, mostly because I thought I was in a hurry. I thought it would be useful to show what didn't work, along with what did. Not every project goes flawlessly, and this one is no exception.

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