Flat bottom smooth pocket
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Flat bottom smooth pocket
I need some help. I am wanting to make a sign where the background is cut away
with the letters protruding out from background. The problem I am
having is my background is perfectly smooth and flat but you can see lines
where the bit traveled. How can I achieve a smooth background without seeing these
lines? I am using a .25" up cut end mill. Thanks guys
with the letters protruding out from background. The problem I am
having is my background is perfectly smooth and flat but you can see lines
where the bit traveled. How can I achieve a smooth background without seeing these
lines? I am using a .25" up cut end mill. Thanks guys
Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
There are several things that can cause such lines. Can you post a picture of what you're seeing?
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
Rando,
Here is a pic. The board is stained with wood stain. I am
happy with how smooth it is but not with the look. Thank you
Here is a pic. The board is stained with wood stain. I am
happy with how smooth it is but not with the look. Thank you
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
You could try rastering with the grain instead of against the grain. It will then not be so noticeable. Especially after a little light sanding.
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
Thank you. I will try that.
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
Yes exactly. I am using Select Pine. Not the lower quality common board pine
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
okay,
First you would want to raster with the grain instead of against the grain as I posted earlier. Second have you watched Vetric's video on TEXT on TEXT tutorial??
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First you would want to raster with the grain instead of against the grain as I posted earlier. Second have you watched Vetric's video on TEXT on TEXT tutorial??
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Re: Flat bottom smooth pocket
Ok. Thank you. I have watched that video. Very helpful
Just need the lines to go away.
Just need the lines to go away.
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