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Kruizer Before I get into any further details about what I've described, Have you checked out Tim's answer above? It's a really neat solution. Bob Bob, Yes, I did and it is one I am going to work with in another version but I need to complete this one first if for nothing more than to become more f...

Kruizer There are many ways to do this. 1.Using the same method I described my previous post, first draw the hole pattern that you want. In this case a block of holes 3 wide by 5 high. Then group this selected block of holes using the group tool. 2.place this group onto the vector you want to follo...

Bob wrote:Kruizer,
Since each contour is of different length, the spacing of the holes will also be different . I may have to try plan B.
I'll keep you posted.
Bob

bob,
Thanks much for your effort. Hope this can be worked out.
kruizer

Bob, Thanks for that but what I am trying to create is 12 sets of holes that are 3 wide by 5 long with a space between them. On a regular cribbage board these would appear in a uniform rectangular format. In my project, the rectangle would be curved to fit the contours and the rows of holes would be...

Kruizer, That's easy: 1. Open your drawing in VCarve 2. select (highlight the drawing) 3. go to the File pull down menu (upper left corner of the screen) 4. Select export 5. Select EPS 6. Then specify where to save the file and what file name to use 7. After it is saved, you can post it using the s...

Bob wrote:I would like to help you, but you would need to export the file in eps format.
Bob

Bob,
I don't know how to convert this into EPS format
kruizer

YIN YANG1.crv I am attempting to write a program for a cribbage board for three lanes of holes with 12 sets of five. The three lines inside the profile are for the hole sets. This board will eventually be a Yin Yang format and will play one lap around. I will attempt to attach the Vcarve file. I am...

Thanks for the reply. Did you apply locktite to any of the screws as you went through and checked them? Also, not using a dust show is not an option for me. I have a Kent shoe and i have to use it to keep the dust under control where the router will be located. Why was it holding up the z? Can you ...

You will, for sure want to check the couplings on the lead screws and the screws that hold the lead nuts in place. I also found the screws that hold the gantry together were loose as well as the screws that hold the guide rails were loose. You will want to do a roundness check on the machine. Mine i...

Well Fellas, A lot of the problems were to a large extent solved. Jim at Next Wave had me drop the gantry down on my machine to the top most holes and the chatter has mostly disappeared, the out of round condition is not as bad (maybe .008-.010), the step condition has gone away. I also raised the r...