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Post by StrosBros on Mar 3, 2019 6:14:45 GMT
what is the best kind of wood for 2D cuts that doesn’t put strain on the Carve King? I’m limited to Home Depot and Lowe’s. Preferably 3/4” thickness. I love how birch looks and feels but I see that it has multiple layers that builds up the thickness. Will that be a problem when cutting and will it splinter at all? I also like the common board from pine. Thanks y’all!
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Post by Hommer Woods on Mar 3, 2019 13:32:19 GMT
I have not used any Baltic birch plywood as thick as what you are looking at but here is some work I did with 1/8th thick that was done in layers. Using an downcut bit there wasn't a great deal of cleanup to do. Tear out would probably depend on the level of detail and type of bits you are using. I don't think any wood will put a "strain" on the Carve King as long as you use appropriate cut depths, feed rates and bits. There are people doing aluminum on the King after all. millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/1311/3d-ornament-2d-software |
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Post by ricko on Mar 3, 2019 14:36:37 GMT
what is the best kind of wood for 2D cuts that doesn’t put strain on the Carve King? I’m limited to Home Depot and Lowe’s. Preferably 3/4” thickness. I love how birch looks and feels but I see that it has multiple layers that builds up the thickness. Will that be a problem when cutting and will it splinter at all? I also like the common board from pine. Thanks y’all! You can get any type and size of wood grown on this planet at West Penn Hardwoods and they ship anywhere. I suggest hardwoods for great cutting. |
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Post by Hommer Woods on Mar 3, 2019 16:02:34 GMT
Another source I use for hardwoods from time to time. Good quality and much cheaper than some sources such as Woodcraft. ocoochhardwoods.com/ |
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